Tech solutions to drive sustainability
Industrial companies are exploring a range of solutions to improve their sustainability including cloud technologies, energy management systems, supply chain tracking and more efficient automation. Fifty-four percent of respondents in a recent survey are already using digital twin technology to (re)design facilities with sustainability in mind, and more than 50 per cent predict they will have deployed […]
IT sustainability as an integral part of business operations
IT sustainability should be an integral part of standard business operations as part of digital transformation and efforts to meet net zero targets. PwC and SAP SE’s new co-innovation strategy aims to create trusted solutions to address IT sustainability and key ESG business challenges. It covers carbon measuring, reporting and steering as well as supply chain […]
Robot powered by 5G in UK-first construction trial
Robot technology powered by 5G laser scanning has been successfully trialled at a remote construction site in Shetland. BAM Nuttall has successfully trialled the integrated Trimble X7 laser scanner with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot in a remote construction setting, utilising a private stand-alone 5G network for remote control, in the first use case of its […]
AR and VR innovation dominate CES 2023 in Las Vegas
Augmented reality and VR innovation were the standout themes at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, along with new-media auto technology. Augmented reality and VR developments are set to dominate in 2023, while automobile and industrial companies look to make inroads in the technology space, according to Bloomberg Intelligence that highlights the innovations that could shape […]
Additive manufacturing advances with ‘game-changing’ testing product
Additive manufacturing has taken a leap forward with a new non-destructive testing product. The new technology has the potential to have a significant impact on the future of metal additive manufacturing testing processes, particularly for parts produced for critical applications in industries such as defence, aerospace, automotive and nuclear energy. Theta Technologies first commercially available non-destructive […]
Inquiry aims to grow apprenticeships in manufacturing and technology
A new initiative seeks to boost uptake of apprenticeships in UK engineering, manufacturing and technology sectors. Former Labour and Conservative ministers Lord Knight and Lord Willetts, with support from charity EngineeringUK, have launched an inquiry to address the decline in engineering, manufacturing and technology apprenticeships in the UK and find solutions to a continuing skills shortage. […]
Is it the year of the cloud?
Elliot Clarke UKi Regional Director at PTC gives us his five trends for digital transformation in 2023 It is the time when we all reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to the year ahead. For the manufacturing sector, 2022 has seen the pace of innovation continue to accelerate as they combat a […]
Efficiency and visibility top supply chain wish list for 2023
Supply chain issues continue to create problems for industry with cost and demand uncertainty adding to operational challenges. Efficiency and visibility are the main themes of supply chain in 2023 and top of the wish list for shippers and providers, according to a new survey. Supply chain elements including optimisation of packaging, transportation equipment, mode, […]
Robotics and automation set to power industry spending
Robotics and automation solutions will account for 25 per cent of spending in industry over the next five years, McKinsey reports. Industrial companies are set to spend heavily on robotics and automation but many will need help to complete the journey, according to the latest McKinsey Global Industrial Robotics Survey that shows automated systems will […]
Data security threatened by rising interconnectivity
Interconnectivity is essential to industry but greater connectivity can present data security challenges that expose an organisation’s vulnerability. With increased use of sophisticated technology such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality, interconnectivity is key to keeping a business operational. But the more you connect, the greater your attack surface area and resulting data […]
Digital-first strategies to drive integrated business objectives
Digital-first strategies harness the power of industrial ecosystems to integrate digital business and technology objectives. Digital-first frameworks are essential to close any profit performance gaps, increase opportunities and accelerate ESG objectives. To further speed these goals industry leaders are making it a top priority that their sustainability values are aligned with those of their customers […]
Hybrid cloud in enterprise IT reflects changing industry demands
Hybrid cloud environments are growing as corporate IT departments adapt to changing business and workplace demands. Hybrid cloud solutions linked to developing corporate platforms are increasing with organisations now supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments as both workers and workloads expand to more locations. Bring-your-own-device policies enable workers to access corporate applications and services from multiple […]
Circular manufacturing set to transform industry
Circular manufacturing is a proven method of industrial production and a key solution to the climate crisis. It involves sustainable low carbon sourcing, reusing, remanufacturing and the recycling of raw materials and products to extend their life cycles and reduce overall waste. Driven by a net zero framework and green energy sources circular manufacturing, where […]
Automation is set to drive industrial growth
Automation is forecast to drive industry growth as manufacturers seek to reduce costs raise productivity and overcome skills shortages. Automation of manufacturing processes is forecast to grow at a 3.3 per cent CAGR with the global market predicted to reach $233.5 billion by 2027. Most countries are seeking to enhance their manufacturing industry. The government of India announced […]
Connectivity trends that will drive 2023 industry
Connectivity across industry is set to power growth through innovation in machine to machine technologies. The automotive industry, healthcare, manufacturing and supply chain verticals are forecast to fuel growth by innovating more technologies in M2M communications. Machine to machine connectivity allows manufacturing machines to communicate with each other for exchanging and gathering information such as […]
Infrastructure and operations top trends in 2023
Infrastructure and operational challenges will drive business and industry in 2023 and Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact over the next 12 months. Infrastructure and operational issues will require I&O teams to reconsider how to purchase, deploy and manage technology solutions for optimal business results, said Jeffrey Hewitt, research vice president […]
How to get enterprise data security right in 2023
Data security breaches are on the rise across industries, influencing a host of new and ever-more stringent data regulations. Today, even the smallest mishandling or misuse of data can incur big fines and long-lasting reputational damage and in 2023 this will be ever more marked. Organisations need to have a clear sense of data usage […]
Innovative technology solutions needed to meet UN development goals
Innovative technology solutions are urgently needed across industry, food production and construction in order to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals. Food, construction and energy are some of the key areas in which impacts can be made to slash greenhouse gas emissions and make progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. In these sectors, proven technologies […]
Ethical AI to drive digital strategies in 2023
Ethical AI is one of Gartner’s top five predictions that companies must incorporate in their strategies in 2023 to drive results and regain confidence of business leaders. Against a backdrop of unrelenting social and economic pressures, companies look toward a future with deeper, more valuable connections between customers and brands, said Andrew Frank, distinguished VP analyst […]
New food production systems boosted by £16 million fund
Innovate UK and BBSRC have announced a new £16 million competition to drive forward novel, resource efficient, low-emission food production systems. The new funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK is a joint investment as part of their new strategic partnership. The partnership will support UK businesses to engage with and benefit from the UK’s […]
Connectivity investment is vital as industry moves to the edge
Connectivity across operational platforms, communications and disparate devices is essential as increasing volumes of data are processed at the Edge. Gartner estimates that 75 per cent of data will soon be generated at the Edge suggesting that companies will need to invest in connectivity or they will fall behind the competition. “Organisations now expect fast […]
