Sandvik site recognised as Industry 4.0 ‘lighthouse’ The World Economic Forum has officially recognised the Sandvik Coromant production unit in Gimo, Sweden as an advanced Industry 4.0 facility.
Use of 3D printed components at BMW jumps 42% annually The use of 3D printed components at BMW Group is on the rise. Over the last decade alone, the company produced a million parts by this innovative method, and in…
How will smart factories influence the future of manufacturing? With the future of manufacturing expanding the scope of digital solutions, Subcon Laser explains the premise of the smart factory, and the different solutions which will make up the next…
UK risks falling behind in digital revolution without new funding, CBI warns The Government must take urgent action to make the UK match-fit for the digital revolution and ensure businesses can access the digital connectivity they need to thrive. This is according…
December cover story: Making the connection Officially launched at Seco Tools’ recent ‘Inspiration through Innovation’ event in October, Houghton International’s new FluidTrend software takes Industry 4.0 principles and applies them to metal processing fluids. Dave Tudor…
CNC Robotics: How to use client data to enhance product capability CNC Robotics saw an opportunity to use client data to enhance their product capability. LCR4.0 partners Sensor City collaborated to develop “CNCR-Live” a remote diagnostic technology and cloud based machine…
What is the future of manufacturing? Innovate UK discusses the the future of manufacturing, and how technologies including 3D printing and the Internet of Things (IoT) will play a part in product design and production engineering.
New appointments at Lambert Engineering to tap into industrial digitisation Lambert Engineering, a Yorkshire manufacturer of intelligent factory automation systems, has launched its new Vision strategy, which will help it double turnover to £50 million by 2025.
£20m digital tech initiative to support 3,000 North West manufacturers Industrial digital technologies (IDT), including robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and the Internet of Things (IoT) that could revolutionise manufacturing processes are the focus of a new £20 million initiative…
£1.5m of new orders gives 30th birthday gift for Mechatronic Solutions A Birmingham automation and smart factory specialist is celebrating its 30th birthday in style after securing a clutch of new contracts wins across aerospace, automotive, food and drink and healthcare.
Swedish electric car company Uniti to open plant at Silverstone Park Uniti Sweden has confirmed plans to establish an electric vehicle ‘pilot production plant’ at high tech business estate Silverstone Park, UK.
Government agrees 5-year funding package for Digital Catapult The UK Government has confirmed its intention to provide a five-year funding package for Digital Catapult.
Cranfield University to take leading research role in automation and AI Cranfield University has announced plans for a leading Professorship in Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence at the University, sponsored by BAE Systems, a technology leader in this field.
Government joins forces with industry to make manufacturing ‘smarter’ Business Secretary Greg Clark and Siemens CEO Juergen Maier will today co-chair the inaugural meeting of the Made Smarter Commission.
Hard Machining 4.0: New tools for hardened steels from WNT New tools for hardened steels have been released by WNT. With the hard machining 4.0 range, the ideal tool solutions for the highly efficient machining of hardened materials are now…
Mazak chosen for UK government flagship 5G factory initiative Yamazaki Mazak has been chosen as one of a select few UK companies to act as a testbed for the deployment of next-generation 5G technology, with a view to improving…
The AMRC: Bringing ideas of digital manufacturing into reality The AMRC is a network of world-leading research and innovation centres working with advanced manufacturing companies around the globe. It transforms industrial and economic performance by making step changes in…
Free Zeiss webinar: unlock the power of quality data On the road to Industry 4.0, measurement and inspection technology is increasingly being used as a control tool in manufacturing.
IMTS 2018 Metal Cutting Pavilion to emphasise smart, connected machining Visitors to the Metal Cutting Pavilion at The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2018) will experience the productivity growth possible with smart, connected machining centres.
On the road to Industry 4.0 Lantek MES Manager provides companies with an easy way to trace production and get on the road to Industry 4.0
Report: 4 key opportunities UK manufacturing should utilise to grow market share A new report from Santander UK and EEF on the UK’s mechanical equipment industry has concluded that growth will come from intelligent manufacturing, Industry 4.0 technologies, and renewable energy demand
Thrive in the Cloud The evolution of connected systems of intelligence has heralded a fourth industrial revolution and these changes are affecting every industry at an unprecedented pace, according to Microsoft’s UK Manufacturing Team.
Every cloud has a silver lining There’s a lot of buzz around the Cloud, a key technology driving a new era of smart manufacturing. Some potential users have raised questions about the justifications for and security…
Industrial IoT platforms: Technology integration challenges In a new report by market-foresight advisory firm ABI Research has identified the drivers and inhibitors platform providers and manufacturers need to consider as they look to implement Industrial IoT…
