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ABB and HPE narrowing the OT/IT gap

The relationship between ABB and HPE is designed to maximise data functions at the edge- image courtesy of ABB

Posted on 29 Nov 2017 by Nick Peters

Robotics giant ABB is accelerating its move into the IT space with a new partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The goal is to make on-site data-driven decision making faster and more actionable through HPE’s expertise in edge computing.

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 inter…

Digital Transformation: The paperless manufacturer

The rise of robotics is probably one of the most highly visible effects of digital transformation.

Posted on 22 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

Digital and connected manufacturing has taken the industry by storm, however not all parts of manufacturing businesses have been caught up in the tide of tech. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is here to help turn the tide.

What does it take to make additive manufacturing mainstream

MAPP aims to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced powder processes through an ambitious interdisciplinary research programme.

Posted on 21 Nov 2017 by Fred Tongue

Additive manufacturing has been around since 1983, but it has not yet been adopted by mainstream manufacturing, what is missing for AM to breakthrough.

Co-create or die? The future landscape of innovation

Digitalisation of Manufacturing Digital Tech Robot Automation Robotics - Stock Image

Posted on 21 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

Digitalisation is accelerating the pace of change, and the future belongs to the nimble, imaginative – and increasingly – those who see the power of cooperation and collaboration. Helen Saunders examines the opportunities and challenges of co-innovation.

Hack and Pitch challenge spurs manufacturing innovation

Run by the UK's Digital Catapult, the Hack and Pitch challenge presented teams of SMEs and startups with a selection of manufacturing-related problems to solve.

Posted on 17 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

As part of the Smart Factory Expo, a novel ‘Hack and Pitch’ challenge was held, to help spur digital manufacturing innovation.

Trends and innovations in Industrial IoT

Industrial IoT - IIoT - Siemens’ ‘Mindsphere’ IoT operating system can use digital twins to help optimise product development, production management and in-service performance – image courtesy of Siemens.

Posted on 17 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

Cambashi, an international industry analyst company based in Cambridge, has just completed a research project into the industrial application of the Internet of Things to establish the market’s structure and direction.

Innovation Alley shows off UK Industry 4.0 start-ups

Startups showed off their wares and products at Innovation Alley. Image courtesy of The Manufacturer

Posted on 16 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

Innovation Alley at the 2017 Smart Factory Expo has given UK and international startups the ability to show off their products and systems.

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.

A new era of automation comes with Industry 4.0

The Sawyer robot is designed to work with human coworkers. Image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Posted on 15 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

The manufacturing industry is already one of the most automated sectors, however as the era of Industry 4.0 kicks off, a new wave of automation is set to begin.