Proven ways to get a quick ROI from digital transformation
Posted on 2 Apr 2019 by Jonny Williamson
It’s been proven that the most successful companies do more with less, successfully increasing productivity under pressure. Manufacturing Technologies
The problem with the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Posted on 29 Mar 2019 by The Manufacturer
We’ve all heard the buzz, it’s been around a good while now, but let’s be honest, the momentum is slow; adoption is slow; progress is slow. You may be suffering from 4IR disillusionment, and if you hear about another multi-million-pound project involving 'Digital Twins' and 'Augmented Reality' your head might explode from all the noise and jargon. Why your digital transformation has ground to a halt and how to get it started again
Posted on 26 Mar 2019 by Jonny Williamson
There is a false assumption that manufacturers are struggling to get digital transformation projects off the ground. It’s not starting pilots that is causing headaches, however, it’s scaling the most valuable ones. Here’s how to keep that from happening in your business. Digital Transformation: How to avoid the five common pitfalls
Posted on 25 Mar 2019 by The Manufacturer
Global competition, shifting customer demands and a surge in digitalisation are just some of the trends changing the face of modern manufacturing. To keep up with this change of pace, many manufacturers are now starting out on their own digital transformation journeys. While there is no magic formula, there are some common stumbling blocks, which can be avoided. Could blockchain be the key to IoT security?
Posted on 13 Mar 2019 by Jonny Williamson
A framework has been published showing how blockchain technology can be used to enhance the security, privacy and manageability of IoT devices and networks. Are plug-and-play devices the secret to adopting new technologies?
Posted on 8 Mar 2019 by The Manufacturer
There is a growing need for UK manufacturers to embrace new technologies as they face ever-increasing demand to improve efficiency. Whether this is due to foreign competitors, the ambiguity of what to expect post-Brexit, or simply stakeholder pressure, businesses large and small are forced to do more with less. Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit 2019: Key takeaways
Posted on 6 Mar 2019 by Jonny Williamson
My afternoon at this year’s Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit included a roundtable discussion on Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, with delegates coming together to identify the key takeaways for them and their businesses. How is every single link in the BMW supply chain being tightened?
Posted on 5 Mar 2019 by Nick Peters
Digital technologies unquestionably have the power to make supply chains more transparent and more efficient. They connect manufacturers to suppliers at one end and to customers at the other. Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit 2019: Cobots, Guided Vehicles & End of Line Solutions
Posted on 4 Mar 2019 by Jonny Williamson
My morning roundtables at this year's Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit included discussions around 'Autonomous Mobile Robotics', 'Cobots versus Standard Robots', and 'End of Line Automation'. UK’s Digital Manufacturing Week to welcome 25% more visitors in 2019
Posted on 1 Mar 2019 by Jonny Williamson
More than 200 UK manufacturing leaders and supporters gathered at The House of Lords to help launch The Manufacturer’s 2019 flagship series of events - Digital Manufacturing Week.