As businesses nationwide explore how to get to grips with supply chain challenges, having the right labour-saving and handling equipment is vital to help overcome delays and staff shortages, says Dominic Slingsby
ROSS MOLONEY, CEO of Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), looks at what makes being a Lifting Inspector a heroic occupation to which the Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship opens the door.
There are a range of benefits associated with outsourcing manufacturing but to make it work seamlessly, companies need to address the associated risks and consider how to establish the optimal setup, says James Humphreys
Biometric authentication is now used widely for everything from passport control to personal device security. It’s even possible to protect workplace vehicles like forklifts using a simple fingerprint access card, explains Gonzalo de Gisbert
To optimise measurement and control accuracy for low liquid volumes, Coriolis sensors are often the prime technology choice. Providing a true mass flow reading with accuracy down to ±0.2%, these devices are also highly repeatable.
Heraclitus famously pointed out, “you can’t step in the same river twice”, and as the BSIF notes, it’s particularly important to take changing conditions into account when it comes to selecting appropriate workwear
Both the UK and Europe are forging ahead with their environmental sustainability and social priorities via a raft of new legislation which puts supply chain visibility at its core. In this context, it’s important to consider the changes being brought in and how they could impact supply chain networks in the manufacturing sector, says Alex Minett
Micro-Epsilon’s thicknessGAUGE was selected by Mahle Engine Systems to measure the thickness and warp of metal strip materials
Many are surprised to learn that AI and machine learning are already making a significant difference to the way businesses are able to improve energy efficiency, helping identify energy wastage which may be hiding in plain sight, says David Sing
Advanced data analytics is supporting the management and maintenance of energy networks to optimise their grids, whilst reducing environmental impact, says Eduan Smit
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