Manufacturing
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New research from Schneider Electric has revealed that almost half (45%) of industrial companies believe digitalisation will be the primary reason that new operational technology (OT) job roles will be created in the next three years. The research, commissioned by Schneider Electric and carried out by Omdia, polled 407 industrial companies ranging from small and medium enterprises…
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Laundry is often overlooked within manufacturing and engineering businesses, but is essential to keeping plants running smoothly. Many facilities teams are increasingly reviewing their laundry requirements and considering in-sourced laundry rooms, especially in the current economic climate. But what exactly are the benefits of having a laundry on-site? And is it really as efficient or…
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Robotics and Automation specialist Yaskawa is making a significant investment in its UK operations with the opening of a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sunderland. The new, state-of-the-art 35,000sq ft. facility at Hillthorn Park is adjacent to Nissan UK and the International Advanced Manufacturing Park and illustrates a continuation of Yaskawa’s ambitious expansion strategy…
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ABB Robotics and XtalPi have entered a strategic partnership to produce a range of automated laboratory workstations in China. The new, automated laboratories will boost the productivity of R&D processes in biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering and chemistry, and new energy materials. “Our collaboration with XtalPi marks another milestone for ABB’s collaborative robots in the life sciences…
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World-leaders in gas measurement and control solutions, Chell Instruments, will continue their innovative partnership with Formula 1 (F1) through manufacturing and providing industry-leading solutions. Formula 1 has announced a number of new rule changes for 2026, including the introduction of sustainable fuels, a reduction in fuel consumption and the improvement of hybrid engines and technology.…
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Liquid flow meter specialist Titan Enterprises, has achieved a 33% increase in sales revenue over the last 2 years. With momentum continuing across the 3 key regions – UK, Europe and the USA – Titan looks set to reach a similar level by the end of the 2023/24 fiscal year. A UK-based manufacturer specialising in…
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Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has released a new eBook in collaboration with TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, exploring EVs and the rapidly evolving landscape of connected transportation. This new eBook highlights emerging engineering topics such as V2X ecosystems, fleet…
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Ford Aerospace, an award-winning global specialist in pressed and highprecision machined parts for a multitude of industries, is leveraging the benefits of a new KEYENCE IM-8000 instant measuring system. The speed of the IM-8000 is already generating significant savings in inspection time, while simultaneously extending the company’s measurement function to machine operators thanks to inherent…
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Nokia and Celesta Capital announced a long-term strategic partnership to accelerate the commercialisation of deep technologies invented by Nokia Bell Labs, including advanced communications, AI and deep learning, next-generation semiconductor fabrication, sensors, and quantum computing. Celesta Capital will help cultivate and invest in key technologies incubated and developed within Nokia Bell Labs, to form commercially…
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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a robotic ‘chef’ capable of learning to cook various dishes by observing cooking videos. Initially programmed with eight basic salad recipes, the robot could then identify and replicate a demonstrated recipe after watching a video. By the experiment’s conclusion, the robot had independently created a ninth recipe,…
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