October 7, 2016 maked the end of an era for the Australian motor industry as Ford ended 91 years of manufacturing in Australia by closing its Broadmeadow factory.
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 Swedish government has proposed to change the country’s consumer cycle from one of a disposable culture of ‘buy, use, throwaway, buy’ to a more rational one of ‘buy, use and repair'.
UK oil and gas production grew by more than 10% in 2015, the first increase in 15 years, however major challenges remain, according to Oil & Gas UK’s Economic Report 2016 published today (September 27, 2016).
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.
There has been a seismic shift in the supply resulting in a growing need for manufacturers to prioritise risk management and prepare for natural disasters. Reg Kenney, president of engineering & manufacturing at DHL, explains.
