Manufacturing Technologies Archives - Page 20 of 81

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.

The Manufacturer celebrates 20 years of industry-leading insight

Posted on 15 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of The Manufacturer. Nick Hussey, CEO of the Hennik Group, which publishes the magazine, reflects on two decades of industry-leading insights, features and analysis.

Digital Supply Networks – are you ready?

Industry 4.0 Tech Digital Supply Chain Technology Stock Image

Posted on 8 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

Nick McGrane, managing director of leading ERP solutions provider K3 Syspro, considers the implications of Digital Supply Networks for UK manufacturers.

How can manufacturers best protect their power supply?

Stock Power Supply - Downtime can come at a significant cost for manufacturers, with some statistics showing that just one unplanned event can cost in the region on £1.6m.

Posted on 7 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

The uptake of digital technology, the government’s upcoming Industrial Strategy and strong export demand all add up to an expanding manufacturing sector here in the UK. However, this increase in demand will no doubt lead to added pressure on UK power supply, so it becomes more important than ever to have robust power infrastructure in place.

80% believe IIoT to be transformational to their company

According to the study, optimism among industry executives for the potential of the Industrial Internet is striking.

Posted on 2 Nov 2017 by Jonny Williamson

GE Digital has unveiled news highlighting an emerging gap between executive outlook for digital transformation and initiatives companies have put in place.

Smart Factory Expo: survival guide

The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo 2016 - image courtesy of The Manufacturer

Posted on 1 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

The UK’s biggest FREE digital manufacturing exhibition – Smart Factory Expo, has arrived in Liverpool (15-16 November, Exhibition Centre Liverpool).