Manufacturing Technologies

From two-way radios to smartphones, laptops to landlines, tablets to rugged handhelds no one is beyond reach in today's smart factory - image courtesy of DFC.

Tech & skills: the perfect connection for a brighter manufacturing future

The Portable Command Centre concept uses commercial technology to create a semi-virtual environment that can be transported in a briefcase and set up anywhere from within a tent to an office to tackle emergency scenarios such as an outbreak of fire or an act of terrorism - image courtesy of BAE Systems.

How to become a digital leader according to Oracle

The thin polyethylene film that prevents a lithium-ion battery from overheating. Image courtesy of Stanford University.

Scientists develop non-explosive lithium-ion batteries

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UK drivers remain cautious towards autonomous vehicles

Electronics manufacturing at the Scharnhausen Technology Plant employs different testing methods to ensure superior quality.

Festo: automation for the future

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The Manufacturer – best blogs of 2015

(L to R) Buta Atwal, managing director; Ian Gillott, general manager; Paul Mellor, assembly technician; Dave Thacker, paint sprayer; Mark Bentley, maintenance fitter; Gary Ratcliffe, fitter, and Melvin Sims, welder (all JCB Compact Products).

JCB unearths a mini milestone

As Veit phrased it, Industry 4.0 will “change work”, opposed to “killing work”, noting that jobs are likely to be safeguarded with employee skill-levels being raised.

Festo: Industry 4.0 and automation

The Faraday Future FFZERO1 concept car. Image courtesy of Faraday Future.

Faraday Future unveils first concept car

The new Chinese aircraft carrier will resemble the Liaoning (pictured). Image courtesy of Flickr - Simon Yang

China confirms work on second aircraft carrier

Antony Bourne, global manufacturing industry director, IFS.

Digitisation of manufacturing