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Safety-focussed ICON A5 suffers fatal crash

Posted on 19 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

An ICON A5 aircraft crashed in unclear circumstances during a test flight last month resulting in the deaths of both of its passengers.

The smart technologies set to change manufacturing

Various types of manufacturing in action that utilise smart technologies. Microsoft email header image - image courtesy of APS

Posted on 8 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer

Smart technologies are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our day to day lives. From smartphones to smart homes, the dramatic increase in power and sophistication of technology is opening up new technological frontiers and promising endless possibilities for the development of many different industries, particularly manufacturing.

Optimising your supply chain – what the most advanced companies are doing differently

Full Supply Chain Optimization incorporates many interrelated facets - image courtesy of APS

Posted on 7 Jun 2017 by Tim Brown

Treat data and information as you would any critical business asset: measure, document and manage essential attributes such as value, risk and cost.

The era of connected security on manufacturing floors

Posted on 16 May 2017 by The Manufacturer

The continued push towards better efficiency and streamlined workflows has allowed manufacturing companies in the UK to optimize parts of their factory lines.

Lighting control and LEDs – back to the future

The overuse of lighting in the workplace is no longer necesary - image courtesy of .

Posted on 8 May 2017 by The Manufacturer

The lighting industry is undergoing an incredibly fast rate for technological development and is continuing to develop rapidly.

Predictive maintenance to be worth $4.9bn by 2021

Procurement 4IR Training Cloud Tech Digital Data Factory Workforce image

Posted on 13 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson

The important role connected technologies play in safeguarding manufacturing resilience has been highlighted with the global predictive maintenance market set to grow exponentially over the next five years.

The top 4 reasons why standby generators are purchased

A standby generator can power your entire house or a small business in the event of a power failure - image courtesy of Shutterstock.

Posted on 13 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer

Depending on what the cause is, a power outage can last a few seconds or a few days, and there really isn’t any way of predicting when one will occur.