10 common ERP mistakes & how to avoid them
Posted on 19 Oct 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Leading provider of innovative enterprise business solutions, HSO explains how manufacturers can get the most out of their ERP systems. Manufacturing Technologies
UPS to establish 3D printing factory in Singapore
Posted on 19 Oct 2016 by Aiden Burgess
United Parcel Service (UPS) announced last month that it plans to expand its recently developed on-demand 3D printing service for its Asian network and customers. A digital manufacturing revolution
Posted on 18 Oct 2016 by Jonny Williamson
The Manufacturer and Atos recently hosted their second annual roundtable event, bringing together leaders from across industry to discuss how the UK can better embrace digital manufacturing technologies. The largest metal 3D printed part ever made?
Posted on 11 Oct 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Researchers at Cranfield University have unveiled what they believe could be the biggest metal 3D printed part ever made in a single piece, using Cranfield’s Wire + Arc Additive Manufacture (WAAM) process. 2M Automation: oils well that ends well
Posted on 9 Oct 2016 by The Manufacturer
2M Automation Ltd’s Sahar Mirshafiei explains the firm’s unique approach to upgrading oil industry pipework cladding systems. The fourth industrial revolution is already under way
Posted on 7 Oct 2016 by The Manufacturer
When it comes to the fourth industrial revolution, adopting a ‘wait and see’ attitude is unlikely to be a wise strategy. Eugene Smethurst, head of process & automation at AECOM, explains why. D-Wave Systems releases most powerful quantum computer
Posted on 2 Oct 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based computer manufacturer D-Wave Systems last week announced their most powerful quantum computer yet.
SAP announces €2bn IoT investment
Posted on 28 Sep 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Multinational enterprise software company, SAP has unveiled a €2bn investment plan to help businesses and government entities benefit from the surge of sensors, smart devices and big data that is transforming business with the Internet of Things (IoT). Autonomous ‘Roboats’ to debut in Amsterdam
Posted on 28 Sep 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
The Dutch city of Amsterdam will play host to one of the world’s first projects to develop autonomous capabilities for boats.
Automation innovation: warehouse of the future
Posted on 24 Sep 2016 by The Manufacturer
The uptake of new innovative automation technologies is becoming far more widespread. Andrew Hoyle, head of automation at third-party logistics and supply chain solutions provider, Wincanton, explains.