Additive manufacturing: the perfect addition
Posted on 20 May 2016 by Jonny Williamson
The 3D printing revolution is finally starting to move out of R&D and design labs, and into the manufacturing mainstream. Manufacturing Technologies
Yamazaki Mazak: tools of the trade
Posted on 19 May 2016 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Machine tools are the cornerstone of the UK manufacturing industry, used directly and indirectly in every sector from aerospace to oil & gas. Victoria Fitzgerald caught up with Group Product Manager Europe at Yamazaki Mazak, Alan Mucklow, to get his take on the sector’s health. Five megatrends that will radically change our world
Posted on 17 May 2016 by Ruari McCallion
Industry and commerce will be profoundly affected by five megatrends that will radically change the world as we know it, according to the visionaries at Schneider Electric. Ruari McCallion met them at the Life is On: Innovation Summit in Paris. Top prize highlights game-changing UK innovation
Posted on 16 May 2016 by Jonny Williamson
The Royal Academy of Engineering has today revealed the finalists for the 2016 MacRobert Award, renowned for spotting the ‘next big thing’ in technology since it was established in 1969. Forging the future: additive manufacturing
Posted on 12 May 2016 by The Manufacturer
The possibilities for additive manufacturing are infinite. Dr Greg Gibbons explains why. Nasa awards $20m contract to Made In Space to develop in-space manufacturing
Posted on 12 May 2016 by Aiden Burgess
Silicon Valley-based company, Made in Space, has a chance to live up to its company name after being selected by NASA to lead the next phase in the ongoing development of in-space manufacturing. Volvo autonomous cars to be tested on UK public roads next year
Posted on 11 May 2016 by Aiden Burgess
Car maker Volvo is set to begin the UK’s most ambitious autonomous driving trial early next year. Canon and Materialise partner to improve additive manufacturing workflows
Posted on 3 May 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Canon Europe has today announced a new strategic partnership with Materialise NV, a leading provider of additive manufacturing software and 3D printing services. The Future of British Manufacturing Initiative: Roadshow – London
Posted on 28 Apr 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Launched by Autodesk and The Manufacturer – and supported by key partners, the Future of British Manufacturing Initiative takes a hands-on approach to enabling British design and manufacturing companies to respond to the challenges of trends the likes of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things. Digital Transformation unit to help manufacturers harness IIoT
Posted on 28 Apr 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Honeywell Process Solutions has announced it has established a new business unit to help manufacturers harness the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).