HIRING INTENTIONS and business confidence saw declines across both the services and manufacturing sectors in July with economic growth set to slow, according to the latest Business Trends report from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO.
FROM SUPERMARKETS to warehouses, barcodes are ubiquitous for identifying and tracking items. The widespread adoption of barcodes is due to almost flawless reliability, with read rates exceeding 99.9% in perfect conditions. However, in parcel sorting, external factors can affect this almost seamless process, resulting in barcode no-reads and, consequently, rejected parcels. To limit such instances, Prime Vision has developed Barcode Vision, a unique solution that reduces the number of rejected parcels.
In manufacturing, managing supplier risk is crucial to ensure the smooth operation and efficiency of the supply chain. But how we can adapt to ever-changing regulations and the importance of effectively managing ESG and sustainability throughout the supply chain? Rebecca Sperti and Barney Feely share how you can gain the visibility and control that you need.
With energy costs a key item on the business agenda at the moment, one technology is helping manufacturers align longer-term sustainability strategies with shorter-term budget demands, says Solon Mardapittas
SPIRAX SARCO has announced the launch of its advanced range of insulation jackets. Designed to optimise energy efficiency and reduce heat loss in industrial processes, these innovative jackets represent a significant advancement in insulation capability.
IN RECENT years, in recent years, Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology has emerged as a powerful solution for industrial data transmission, enabling high-speed communication in harsh environments.
It’s worth taking a closer look at the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and, in particularly, why its requirement for regular inspections helps drives productivity as well as safety and compliance
British SMEs are starting to get to grips with the opportunities afforded by Industry 4.0 technologies, according to Kevin Smith
Choosing the wrong gear unit can lead to excessive energy consumption, noise, wear and tear, reduced efficiency, and in a worse case scenario, breakdowns. Given this, it’s important to select the correct gear unit for your application, says Marek Lukaszczyk
LNG is gaining ground as a viable green alternative for a wide range of commercial transport applications. However, it does present significant challenges to fuel systems and pumps, specifically dealing with extreme temperatures.
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