Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D Printing, has incredible potential in the UK and the number of AM systems going into companies, greatly outnumbers the amount of skilled workers available. The 2018-2025 National Strategy document created from AMUK (the Additive Manufacturing UK trade associations) emphasises that by 2025 the UK could potentially capture £3,500M GVA of […]
How Can Security Grilles Protect Most Retailers?
If you have a retail store in an area downtown, you may need to install security grilles. These are very common for businesses that are located in areas where potential crime could happen. By installing these, would-be criminals will not be able to get inside. If they were not there, they may be able to […]
What effect will 5G tech have on manufacturing?
I guess it’s fair to say that we’re finally hitting an age when 5G will play a big task in improving (reducing) latency, providing high bandwidth, and allow for reliable real-time communication on a vast scale. Speed, speed and more speed With 5G, manufacturers can begin to extend their use of cloud, centralised tracking, quality […]
What is a chain hoist used for?
A chain hoist is a device that’s used primarily in industrial and construction settings. The hoist works on a basic pulley system, which is made up of a drum or a lift wheel that has a chain system moving along its grooves. This can either be powered by electricity, pneumatics or even by manual labour. […]
The importance of maintaining your factory equipment
A factory is only as good as its staff and its equipment. Without the right team in place, and the right manufacturing equipment, it’s impossible to run a factory well. With regards to the equipment, it will depend on the type of machinery you have, but keeping it in tiptop condition is a must. And […]
Why Diesel Vehicles Are Well Suited For Construction Work
Diesel is the fuel of choice when it comes to the type of engine used in construction and manufacturing vehicles, and there are many reasons why this has been the case. Diesel vehicles in general are cheaper to run then petrol, especially over longer periods of time. This is thanks to the cheaper base cost […]
Do Assembly Lines Increase Production Efficiency?
While this is a broad question to ask, in general assembly lines do increase production efficiency. However, there are some instances where using an assembly line is not the best way to manufacture a product, even if it seems like the obvious choice initially. Assembly lines allow for the quick and efficient assembly of a […]
Improving Processes For More Efficient Manufacture
All manufacturing systems are made up of a series different processes. From the conceptual design stage, up to the final packaging of the item, each manufacturer goes through a series of steps so that a finished product can be created. These processes are usually unique to the specific type of manufacturer, but share the same procedural […]