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Replacing machined jigs and fixtures with 3D printing

Utilising 3D printing to create jigs and fixtures - image courtesy of Formlabs

Posted on 24 May 2018 by The Manufacturer

Jigs and fixtures are used to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times and improving worker safety.

Siemens to invest £27m in new UK 3D printing factory

Posted on 19 Mar 2018 by Nick Peters

Siemens UK is to make a £27m investment in a new, cutting-edge manufacturing facility for Worcester-based Materials Solutions Ltd, its additive manufacturing specialist.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: From ships to satellites

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - MHI’s H-IIA launch vehicle completed its first 100% commercial mission in 2015 - image courtesy of MHI.

Posted on 14 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Jonny Williamson reports on his trip to Japan and the three days he spent touring the operations of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group.

Autodesk Technology Centre: A new frontier for design & manufacture

Autodesk Technology Centre - Birmingham - image courtesy of Autodesk.

Posted on 5 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Jonny Williamson takes a tour of the recently opened, cutting-edge Autodesk Technology Centre - the first of its kind in Europe.

Factory connectivity: What are manufacturers’ chief concerns?

Factory Connectivity - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Posted on 25 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson

We have all heard talk about the digitalisation of manufacturing and it should be clear to everyone by now that it is more than just a passing fad – it is undoubtedly the future of production in a significant and meaningful way.

How are manufacturers filling their digital skills gaps?

Engineer Laptop Digital Skills Data - image courtesy of Depositphotos

Posted on 17 Jan 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Almost every business, regardless of size, sector or geography, is being urged to create internal digital capabilities. But how is this need being manifested, and what role will ‘operational technologists’ play?

GE cuts 12,000 jobs as renewable energy hits business

A GE gas turbine under construction. Image courtesy of GE Power.

Posted on 11 Dec 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

American conglomerate GE announced last week that it would begin mass layoffs as the business struggles to cope with disruptions to the energy supply industry.

The Smart Factory Podcast

Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Nick Peters

Throughout the 2017 Leaders Conference and Smart Factory Expo, The Manufacturer ran a global streaming radio service, offering interviews, comment and analysis from its conference studio in Liverpool.

On this page are some of the interview highlights for your pleasure and interest. All …

Co-create or die? The future landscape of innovation

Digitalisation of Manufacturing Digital Tech Robot Automation Robotics - Stock Image

Posted on 21 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

Digitalisation is accelerating the pace of change, and the future belongs to the nimble, imaginative – and increasingly – those who see the power of cooperation and collaboration. Helen Saunders examines the opportunities and challenges of co-innovation.

VR and Augmented Reality: A new frontier for manufacturing training?

VR and AR demos have wowed attendees at the Smart Factory Expo. Image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

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).

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