Engineering
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On 29 April, data released by recruitment company Randstad revealed a decline in the construction workforce, dropping from 2.6 million individuals in 2008 to 2.1 million in 2023. The industry anticipates the need to recruit up to half a million additional workers in the upcoming years. Compounding this issue, significant projects like the Hinkley C…
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Outside of fantasy novels, nobody has a crystal ball to see into the future. However, postal services and logistics companies are building digital twins to achieve just that. Powered by data-driven virtual models that can simulate real-world operations, digital twins are allowing the sector to predict the future and plan for it. Alexandra Ballestrem, Key…
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Belden, a global provider of network infrastructure and digitalisation solutions, has introduced revolutionary network and data capabilities tailored for the discrete manufacturing sector. These initial offerings – network resilience, edge computing, and data interoperability – are facilitated through Belden Horizon, a comprehensive platform integrating hardware, software, and services. These capabilities serve as the foundational elements…
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According to the International Federation of Robots (IFR), manufacturing firms in the United States have significantly increased their investment in automation, as the total installations of industrial robots surged by 12%, reaching 44,303 units in 2023. Leading this adoption trend is the automotive sector, closely followed by the electrical and electronics industry. Marina Bill, President…
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NTT Corporation has demonstrated a construction technology that allows various types of optical fibres to branch and merge without causing communication interruption. This result is expected to reduce the cost of facility construction and shorten the construction period for telecommunications carriers, especially as the number of connected devices in the Internet of Things continues to…
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Bota Systems launched the PixONE, a state-of-the-art through-hole sensor that integrates high-performance electronics within a compact, lightweight design. Designed for seamless integration into robotic systems, PixONE features a through-hole architecture facilitating internal cable routing to enhance robot agility and safety. The PixONE sensor’s innovative hollow shaft design allows it to be seamlessly integrated between the…
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Flowfinity, a no-code platform, is introducing new solutions to assist smaller manufacturers in maximising uptime and reducing waste by simplifying the integration of IoT and Operational Intelligence. Advancements in smart manufacturing are promoting growth and efficiency within the sector, yet the complexity and cost of deploying a custom solution have historically limited these benefits to…
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According to a report from Berg Insight, the oil and gas industries are seeing a massive surge in the rapid adoption of IoT devices. The report shows the key driving force behind this surge, this being remote monitoring of industrial equipment, tanks, and pipelines in midstream and downstream sectors. These methods are all utilising wireless…
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The AEMT’s well established Ex Repair training has been updated to bring new benefits to delegates and their employers The introduction of online access to the AEMT’s revised Ex repair training offers increased accessibility and improved sustainability Responding to delegate feedback, the AEMT has refreshed and updated its training in the repair of electrical equipment…
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A surge in demand for advanced manufacturing and 3D printing systems has paved the way for a record year for one of the East Midlands’ fastest growing industrial specialists. Carfulan Group, which helps more than 500 companies to work smarter and faster, has seen revenues rise by 14% to £19.2million, creating six new jobs as…
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