PervasID Showcases RFID Capability Examples for Manufacturing
PervasID, an award-winning RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology provider, has announced the opening of its new Customer Experience Centre in St. John’s Innovation Centre which will showcase uses for RFID in the retail, healthcare and industrial sectors. The Customer Experience Centre will be aimed at customers, partners, system integrators and prospects to demonstrate the system’s […]
Building Structure for Aerospace Manufacturer Has Been Announced
Building Structure for Aerospace Manufacturer Has Been Announced : The building structure of aerospace manufacturer Mettis’ new factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, has been announced. The plans were initially reported back in April, with the next phase of the project involving the installation of six new machines which will be fully automated to run 24 hours […]
New Report by Advanced Engineering Gauges the Voice of Industry
Ahead of this year’s show, Advanced Engineering, the UK’s largest annual exhibition for manufacturers and supply chain professionals, has launched a new report gauging uncertainty in the engineering sector. The report, entitled Voice of Industry, brings together the experiences of leading manufacturers, on topics ranging from Brexit and the skills shortage to the rise of electric […]
UK Manufacturers Embracing Uncertainty to Build a Brighter Future
In the recent global state of the nation report issued by Sage, outcomes have revealed that UK process manufacturers are taking confident and optimistic steps towards building a world-leading industry, despite the current political and economic uncertainty in the country. Factors such as Brexit are making it difficult to predict future import-export conditions, which is […]
Three Emerging Technologies to Transform Manufacturing in 2019
A new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed the top ten emerging technologies that have the potential to positively disrupt our economy in 2019. Here Sophie Hand, UK country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, discusses the three of them that are most likely to impact the manufacturing sector. Every year new technological […]
What Can Food Manufacturers Do to Help Reduce Food Waste?
The UK contributes to seven million tonnes of safe to eat food waste, with the average household in the UK spending £700 a year on wasted food. The leading cause of this is confusion to what date labels on products actually mean. Each supermarket and brand of product uses different labelling and language to indicate the […]
Third International Quality Awards Open for Entries
Employees in the manufacturing quality profession are being invited to submit their entries for the 2019 International Quality Awards by Wednesday 31 July. The free-to-enter International Quality Awards, hosted by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) in partnership with leading global certification body NQA, celebrate the achievements of exceptional quality professionals and auditors in all sectors […]
BAE Systems Calls for Nationwide Effort to Develop Skills for Industry 4.0
BAE Systems Calls for Nationwide Effort to Develop Skills for Industry 4.0 : BAE Systems has called today for a concerted and co-ordinated effort by industry, Government and the education sector to ensure the UK can fully benefit from the digital revolution and Industry 4.0. Nigel Whitehead, Chief Technology Officer at BAE Systems, stated that […]
Xaar Hosts Businesses at Manufacturing Flexibility Workshop
Xaar hosted members of the NMI including Diodes, Ultra CEMS, SPTS Technologies and Newport Wafer Fab at its workshop on ‘Learning and Development for Manufacturing Flexibility’ at Xaar’s Huntingdon site on 18th June. The interactive session highlighted the importance of focusing on people in the overall process, with discussion groups working to define key learning […]
Foundrax Delivers Quality Components for Automotive Manufacturer
Foundrax, the world’s leading specialists in Brinell hardness testing, has just shipped a second bespoke system for the intricate inspection of automotive suspension components to a full-service supplier of aluminium and plastic automotive solutions in Mexico. The leading supplier of high-quality automotive parts that include aluminium powertrain, structural and transmission components have international automotive manufacturers […]
