Manufacturing Technologies

HiETA’s Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technology Centre

HiETA unveils additive manufacturing tech centre

ERP Manufacturing

ERP implementation: five top tips

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JLR takes future autonomous vehicles tech for a spin

A DJI Inspire 1 drone. Image courtesy of DJI.

Lufthansa to partner with DJI in drone technology

Automation - FANUC Industrial Robot Range

FANUC unveils second ‘cobot’

When cracks form, microbeads embedded in the material break open and cause a chemical reaction that highlights the damaged area - image courtesy of Nancy Sottos.

New polymer coating changes color for early warning of damage

An artists impression of artificial intelligence and robotics - image courtesy of DFC

Elon Musk leads tech giants with $1bn AI research plan

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

Scientists develop non-explosive lithium-ion batteries

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

Festo: automation for the future

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