Supply Chain

Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy

Barclays Eagle Labs provide access to resources including expert mentoring, event space, 3D printers and laser cutters.

Eagle Labs: nurturing Britain’s start-up culture

Managing complex supply chains is important for manufacturers. Image courtesy of Flickr - Paul Miller

Staying in front of supply chain disruptions

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

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Digital Transformation

How vital is a digital procurement strategy?

The shift from pen and paper to fully-connected factories could make the manufacturing industry in the UK unrecognisable in just five years’ time. - image courtesy of Zebra Technologies.

Manufacturers to substitute pen & paper for wearable tech

At present, approximately 70% of the cans and 57% of the plastic bottles used each year are recycled - image courtesy of CCEP.

World’s largest bottler unveils new sustainable strategy

Two-dozen delegates from 18 companies were given a guided tour of Arrow’s cutting-edge facility in Moira (Derbyshire) – image courtesy of Arrow Solutions.

UK chemicals firms eyes further Far Eastern expansion

According to the study, optimism among industry executives for the potential of the Industrial Internet is striking.

Digital Transformation

Is aerospace fully exploiting digital technologies?

Tan leather door handles by Turnstyle Designs - image courtesy of Turnstyle Designs.

People & Skills

25 years in the making of Turnstyle Designs