Top Things to Consider When Choosing a Spring
Selecting the right spring for your project can be a challenge, as there are many factors to consider, from the dimensions of the spring to the environment in which it’s installed. After all, a spring has to improve the performance of a product in a cost-effective way and needs to have a long lifespan and… Continue Reading …
Creating a Greener Automotive Industry
Sustainability is an important issue in manufacturing and all its sectors, including automotive. While this industry is not renowned for being the most sustainable, there are many current and upcoming measures that the UK – as well as the rest of the world – are taking to reduce its carbon footprint.
How to Adopt Industry 4.0 in Your Business
Industry 4.0 offers incredible potential for improving operations and driving business growth in the manufacturing industry. As a new phase in the Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 focuses on automation, interconnectivity and real-time data.
Choosing the Best Materials for Springs
Springs are everywhere. They are used in a variety of industries, from engineering and automotive to aerospace and retail, and the different types of springs that can be manufactured are almost as diverse as their uses – the same is true of the materials that springs are made of.
Digital Transformation in UK Manufacturing
The subject of digital transformation has become increasingly more important in the past few years. The UK manufacturing industry can benefit greatly from advanced technology, as it can lead to a boost in productivity and to a reduction in time to market, for instance.
How Are Manufacturers Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap?
It’s no secret that the skills gap in manufacturing has been an ever-increasing issue over the past few years. It has been said that more must be done to address this skills gap, with older and more skilled workers coming up to the age of retirement and just a small pool of younger workers ready… Continue Reading …
Top Trends in the Manufacturing Industry
The manufacturing industry is always changing and is characterised by rapid technological advancements. These constant changes and technological possibilities drive the sector forward. Even with the uncertainty of Brexit, the current budget is designed to strengthen the country’s commitment to scientific R&D.
The Skills Required to Become an Engineer
We have some great engineers on our staff currently, but we also understand from our time with apprentices that as a young person looking to make a career for themselves, making those dreams reality can be quite a daunting task. In this article, we consider what it really takes to become an engineer, and what… Continue Reading …
How Your Manufacturing Business Can Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
One of the biggest challenges most manufacturers are facing in 2019 is ensuring their carbon footprint is reduced as much as possible, whilst also maintaining high levels of productivity and product quality. Here, we will explore some of the simplest ways to reduce your company’s carbon footprint. Your Carbon Footprint Your company’s carbon footprint is… Continue Reading …
Why Industry 4.0 Could Be Vital to Life After Brexit
With Brexit put on hold until the end of October uncertainty on the outcomes persist. Investing in new technologies to boost productivity in the UK manufacturing industry could be the solution for a country facing changes that no one seems to be able to predict. The UK’s looming departure from the EU is riddled with… Continue Reading …