Unlocking dormant data improve maintenance decision-making
Harnessing dormant data within a plant control system will help operations and maintenance teams gain control, increase uptime and improve OEE, says Greg Sharp
UK’s first open access ‘pay-as-you-go’ factory
BLOQS is leading the evolution in the maker-economy, providing workspace, education, and access to a huge range of high-end professional machines and equipment for the makers of today and tomorrow.
Spice Kitchen targets £2m sales and new jobs with tech investment
Spice Kitchen is on track to double its productivity and sales with new software system after the Liverpool manufacturer received a £20,000 grant from Made Smarter
How digital compressed air monitoring cuts costs by 30%
Production teams are using digital services to identify and locate up to 30% electricity savings by locating and calculating the costs of wasted compressed air, explains Charlie Walker
Don’t let hidden talent slip away
Logistics companies seeking people with the skills required to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and sophisticated world should not overlook the talent that they already have, says Charlie Walker
Robots that can “see” are the future of smart manufacturing
Fully integrated robot vision systems are on the rise, but what does it takes to create a good one, asks Benedict Yelf
Fit for the future with smart robot welding technology
Innovative robot technologies – which now make automated welding economically viable even for small batch sizes – prompted high-precision measuring devices manufacturer Anton Paar to invest in a modern robotic welding system
BEP Surface Technologies slashes energy use by 20% with data-driven project
Ground-breaking control and automation system backed by Made Smarter enables real-time visibility and analytics. Two-year investment boosts operational efficiency and accelerates digital transformation and net zero journey
Invar solutions support ERIKS’ logistics network transformation
Invar Group software developers and integration engineers installed an automated picking system capable of processing 1,500 orders per hour at ERIKS’ state-of-the-art Fulfilment Centre of Expertise in Oldbury
Cultivated meat production and the importance of valve control
As cultivated meat production scales-up to industrial levels, the accurate environmental control of the bioreaction process is essential, meaning that gas flow and temperature regulation with optimised valve systems will be a vital requirement, explains Kieran Bennett
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