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British Rototherm: Made to measure

The business has grown to become globally celebrated for its temperature, pressure, level and flow measurement solutions - image courtesy of British Rototherm.

Posted on 24 Aug 2018 by Jonny Williamson

With a heritage dating back to the 1840's, British Rototherm is a world-leader in the supply of industrial instrumentation and services. Jonny Williamson reports on the 170-year-old manufacturer with the heart of a start-up.

Do connected value chains hold the key to revenue growth?

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Posted on 15 Aug 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Moving beyond one-off transactions to deliver seamless customer experiences not only strengthens existing customer relationships, it attracts new business and ultimately drives revenue.

Is cyber security an integral part of your business’ digital strategy?

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Posted on 7 Mar 2018 by The Manufacturer

2017 saw a handful of cyber-attacks specifically targeting industrial control systems, yet many manufacturing organisations still view cyber security with a sense of complacency.

How can manufacturers overcome the UK’s productivity gap?

Bosch will provide smart connected sensor devices, which enable IIoT customers to improve their overall equipment efficiency and safety.

Posted on 26 Jan 2018 by The Manufacturer

Manufacturers are on the cusp of a technological revolution, the fruits of which could help address the long-standing productivity gap between the UK and comparable economies.

What forms of connectivity are manufacturers using?

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Posted on 26 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson

A recent study conducted by The Manufacturer and Oracle | Netsuite explores how manufacturers have already implemented forms of factory connectivity.

Factory connectivity: What are manufacturers’ chief concerns?

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Posted on 25 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson

We have all heard talk about the digitalisation of manufacturing and it should be clear to everyone by now that it is more than just a passing fad – it is undoubtedly the future of production in a significant and meaningful way.

How are manufacturers filling their digital skills gaps?

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Posted on 17 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Almost every business, regardless of size, sector or geography, is being urged to create internal digital capabilities. But how is this need being manifested, and what role will ‘operational technologists’ play?

The multinational impact of GDPR

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Posted on 21 Dec 2017 by The Manufacturer

Many businesses are yet to understand the sheer scale and breadth of changes their company data processing policies will need to undergo to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The Smart Factory Podcast

Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Nick Peters

Throughout the 2017 Leaders Conference and Smart Factory Expo, The Manufacturer ran a global streaming radio service, offering interviews, comment and analysis from its conference studio in Liverpool.

On this page are some of the interview highlights for your pleasure and interest. All …

Day 2 of the Smart Factory Expo gets going

The sun rises over the Liverpool Exhibition Centre as Day 2 of the Expo kicks off. Image courtesy of the Manufacturer.

Posted on 16 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

The second day of The Manufacturer’s Smart Factory Expo has begun, bringing the events to a final conclusion.

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