Scaling the edge
Connected Technology Solutions spoke to Julian Chesterfield, founder and CEO at Sunlight about the advantages that edge computing offers industry and how their offering has been developed with that challenge in mind, When you talk about edge, what do you mean by the edge? I think there are many different interpretations of edge, particularly when […]
Combining next level safety with sustainable Industry 4.0 compatible digital capabilities
ABB has expanded its NeoGear switchgear portfolio to deliver impressive safety improvements, optimized performance and digital connectivity including real-time condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. Building on the success of its proven NeoGear technology, ABB has further developed NeoGear, the safest low-voltage switchgear on the market for operators and maintenance engineers. Its revolutionary design eliminates hazardous exposure […]
How a modern DCS can accelerate your digital transformation
Upgrading to a modern distributed control system can help producers be more productive, increase profitability and reduce risks as Mark Venables explains. Business growth in production and manufacturing hinges on the success of its production strategy – expanding throughput, decreasing downtime, improving consistency, ensuring quality, and keeping employees safe. Meanwhile, lifecycle costs associated with engineering, […]
Computer-Aided Engineering innovation and smarter manufacturing strategy announced
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the new structure and growth plans for Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) at its first simulation-focused conference, HxGN Live Design & Engineering 2021. As the trusted partner to manufacturers all over the world, Hexagon has been steadily building its CAE portfolio since it acquired MSC Software in 2017, supporting its customers […]
Achieving a circular plastics economy by 2050
Ambitious goals for attaining a circular plastics economy could be achieved by shifting a portion of the future investment required to meet the growing demand for plastics towards advanced recycling methods, according to a new analysis by IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. Approximately $1.5 trillion in investment by the […]
Human review of AI decisions needs legal protection
The right to human review of decisions made fully by computers should not be removed while AI is still in its infancy, the professional body for IT has warned. A government consultation on personal data suggests human appeal against some automated decisions by AI (which might include recruitment or loan eligibility) could be unnecessary. But […]
Alpine F1 team signs global enterprise deal
KX, a worldwide leader in real-time streaming analytics, has announced that Alpine F1 Team has signed a global enterprise deal for KX Insights, its cloud-first, real-time streaming analytics platform that will run on Microsoft Azure. The deal, which builds on an already highly successful relationship between the two organisations, will enable Alpine F1 Team to […]
Digital engineering collaboration announced
PTC and the Volvo Group have announced plans to further increase collaboration around digital engineering. Volvo Group has decided to unify its CAD platforms, which positions PTC’s products to serve as the primary CAD and PLM solutions used in the Volvo Group for complete vehicle design. This world-class solution, which will leverage the full capabilities […]
Automation and robotics jobs created for SME manufacturers
SME manufacturers are adopting robotics and automation systems Smarter, creating hundreds of new and upskilled jobs due to the support of Made Smarter. The North West Adoption Programme, which is a collaboration between UK government and industry designed to support the increased use of digital technologies, has supported over 40 businesses with 45 technology projects […]
Expanding research into new manufacturing technologies
Ionoptika and the University of Surrey have been awarded project grants worth a total of £425,000 from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, to expand their research into new manufacturing technologies for quantum devices. These quantum technologies are expected to impact multiple sectors from more secure online communications to personalised medicine. However, to date only […]
Report indicates that South West manufacturing industry recovery is in danger
A new report says that the South West manufacturing industry is expected to recover from a decline of output by the end of 2022, providing that supply chain disruptions and worker shortages do not add further disruptions. According to the report, conducted by manufacturers’ organisation Make UK and business advisory firm BDO, the region’s factories […]
Company calls on universities to support 5G project to revolutionise UK manufacturing
The software company leading a £9 million government-backed project designed to show the potential of 5G technology to revolutionise UK manufacturing has called on universities to get involved. Zeetta Networks is the lead partner on the 5G-ENCODE project, through which a 5G-powered smart factory is being built at Bristol’s National Composites Centre (NCC). The project […]
Meeting the growing demand for SaaS solutions
PTC have announced that Arena, a PTC Business, is expanding its product footprint and adding staff in Europe to meet the growing demand for its industry-leading Arena® SaaS product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solutions. Following the PTC acquisition of Arena Solutions earlier this year, the Arena PLM business has experienced rapid […]
Improving manufacturing competencies
Harland & Wolff has signed a MoU with Navantia and Windar Renovables to target specific fixed and floating offshore wind projects primarily within the UK. The agreement signals a commitment from all three parties to actively secure wind farm development projects and execute them together. This collaboration will enable the companies to take better advantage […]
40 per cent of UK manufacturers operate without a sustainability policy
A survey has found that 40 per cent of UK manufacturers are operating without a sustainability policy, despite the UK hosting Cop26. The survey, commissioned by Subcon, did find that 95 per cent of those respondents claimed they planned to introduce one by summer 2022. When asked what support was necessary from the government if […]
Changing manufacturing metalworks supply chain
Custom manufacturing startup Fractory has raised $9 million in Series A funding to advance its enterprise software platform. The Series A round was led by OTB Ventures, with support from existing investors including Trind Ventures, Superhero Capital, United Angels VC, Startup Wise Guys and Verve Ventures. The funding will be used to set-up services in […]
UK project completes world first 5G industrial slicing and splicing
5G-ENCODE, has successfully demonstrated phase one of its network slicing and splicing trial, developed by its consortium partner Zeetta Networks. Slicing and splicing technology enables operators to create multiple virtual networks that can be customised according to specific services and traffic levels needed. The government-backed 5G-Encode collaborative project is intending to make the benefits of […]
UK manufacturing team finds breakthrough in 3D printed motors
A team from the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has developed a way of producing key components for electric motors using additive manufacturing (3D printing) techniques. This has resulted in a motor that, despite having smaller and lighter parts, has a higher output power. It also has fewer components, potentially simplifying supply chains, increasing manufacturing […]
New advanced manufacturing technology helps produce products for aerospace industry
Spirit AeroSystems, a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, have announced the successful delivery of the first set of new advanced composite spoilers to Airbus for the A320 Family. The spoilers are produced using the company’s pioneering resin transfer moulding (RTM) technology and are the first to feature on a flying aircraft. The redesigned spoiler is […]
UK engineering AI firm awarded over £10 million in funding
London-based Artificial Intelligence Engineering (AIE) software platform, Monolith AI has been awarded £8.5 million in a Series A funding round. The software uses the latest techniques in machine learning to help significantly improve the product development process. Including this latest funding round, the overall investment raised by the company is £10.6 million. The investment will […]
New car production in the UK drops by 37.6 per cent to reach 65 year low
A total of 53,438 new cars were built in July, with 8238 produced for the UK market and 45,205 shipped overseas, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). These figures represent a decline of 38.7 per cent for the UK market and a decline of 37.4 per cent for […]
