Manufacturing Technologies

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Digital Transformation

67% of UK manufacturers recognise Industry 4.0 as an opportunity

The UR5 collaborative robot was reportedly cheaper than buying a new, dedicated welding robot.- image courtesy of Universal Robots.

Robot to cut kitchen manufacturer’s welding time by 50%

A doctor implants an RFID chip into the hand of a researcher. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Digital Transformation

Implanted employees become a reality

Minds + Machines - UK Manufacturing Turbine Boost Aerospace Engine Stock - image courtesy of Pixabay.

Digital Transformation

What is the current state of IoT in UK aerospace?

IoT

Just 31% of manufacturers – fewer than a third – regard cybersecurity as a high priority.

Industrial Data & AI

Cyber security still not being seen as a priority

Radial forges are much more common in Germany and Austria, where they are frequently used in manufacturing parts for the automotive industry - image courtesy of AFRC.

AFRC helps derisk radial forging technology

According to the trade organisation ADS, the UK aerospace and defence sector employ 338,000 people and account for seven per cent of UK exports - image courtesy of Pixabay

World’s first robotic selective plating station developed

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Digital Transformation

Automated procurement technology growing in priority

Aerospace Technology Institute unveiled in Bedfordshire

Digital Transformation

UK aerospace’s biggest barriers to digital transformation

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Digital Transformation

How vital is a digital procurement strategy?

Additive manufacturing is still in its relative infancy, and significant amounts of knowledge rest within companies who may not want to make this freely accessible.

Skills pose major barrier to additive manufacturing adoption