Day 2 of the Smart Factory Expo gets going
Posted on 16 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The second day of The Manufacturer’s Smart Factory Expo has begun, bringing the events to a final conclusion. Technology and Innovation
A new era of automation comes with Industry 4.0
Posted on 15 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The manufacturing industry is already one of the most automated sectors, however as the era of Industry 4.0 kicks off, a new wave of automation is set to begin.
VR and Augmented Reality: A new frontier for manufacturing training?
Posted on 15 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
One of the most promising and hyped digital technologies of recent years has been virtual reality (VR) as well as its cousin augmented reality (AR). AI to form backbone of Industry 4.0
Posted on 15 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Among the multitude of new technologies being showcased at Smart Factory Expo, Artificial Intelligence (AI) for manufacturing is one of the most game-changing.
The Manufacturer celebrates 20 years of industry-leading insight
Posted on 15 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of The Manufacturer. Nick Hussey, CEO of the Hennik Group, which publishes the magazine, reflects on two decades of industry-leading insights, features and analysis. Smart Factory Expo: survival guide
Posted on 1 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer
The UK’s biggest FREE digital manufacturing exhibition – Smart Factory Expo, has arrived in Liverpool (15-16 November, Exhibition Centre Liverpool). Five reasons why carbon fibre is the future of design
Posted on 26 Oct 2017 by The Manufacturer
Carbon fibre is set to become commonplace in every product sector, from furniture to electronics, clothing to sporting goods. Marc Cohen, CEO of London-based start-up Hypetex, explains why. Additive manufacturing: the next layer
Posted on 18 Oct 2017 by Nick Peters
Additive manufacturing has gone beyond being a revolutionary process and is now firmly in the mainstream. Which begs the question, what does the future hold and where are the gains to be made for manufacturers who have still to embrace the technology? The crucial element digitalisation ignores
Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by The Manufacturer
In the much-publicised march towards the digitalisation of manufacturing, one very important element is routinely ignored, namely how to integrate the digital sharp end with back office systems that traditionally have relied on paper. Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy
Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by Aiden Burgess
Smart factories are set to become a revolutionary force of the manufacturing industry and provide a massive boost to the global economy, according to a new report by multinational information technology consulting company, Capgemini.