Author: manufacturing.com.de
Labour shortages and high staff turnover are plaguing manufacturers across the food and beverage industry. A perfect storm of profit loss weakened operational flows and increasing energy costs are hindering manufacturers from reaching peak production capacity. There are several ways for companies to tap into their potential and increase efficiencies across its production lines. Data has become a critical tool in this process, enabling manufacturing teams to streamline processes and navigate these challenges and uncertainties. However, merely having data is not enough. Just as ingredients require a recipe and skilful hands to craft a delicious meal or perfect bake, data…
In this article, Secomak’s Anthony Hughes explores how precision air heater technologies like Secomak’s Heat Pack transform industrial heating processes, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. In the fast-paced world of modern manufacturing, the importance of precise and efficient industrial heating is often overlooked. However, the inadequacies of heating processes can have far-reaching consequences, affecting product quality, operational efficiency, and even a company’s ability to secure ongoing business. At Secomak, we understand these challenges and have developed an innovative solution: the Heat Pack. The Heat Pack is a testament to our commitment to innovation and addressing specific industrial needs. By incorporating cutting-edge…
Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 5-6 June. The annual festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering celebrates the excellence and innovation that are driving industry’s ambitions and helping organisations overcome the plethora of challenges they currently face A cross its two halls, summits, six exhibitions and eight education theatres, Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week (SMEW) 2024 will see industry change makers come together to share insights and solutions, against a backdrop of dynamic and interactive digital and live events to inspire, inform and entertain. Educational content and summits Readers of The Manufacturer will…
Industrial inkjet technology leader Xaar, has celebrated its two-year partnership with young people’s charity Break, having donated an amazing total of £71,544 over that period. The company’s commitment to supporting care experienced young people across the East of England through Break’s initiatives has been a resounding success. This culminated in Xaar’s employees raising a staggering £35,772 to date, which was then doubled by the company’s generous matching policy. Xaar’s team engaged in various activities to raise the impressive total – including a daring Firewalk, participation in the Cambridge Half Marathon, completing the One Million Step Challenge, hosting a Christmas event…
When automotive designers want to minimise the carbon footprint of their vehicle, it makes sense to choose the lightest, and therefore most fuel-efficient, material or metal that meets their safety, durability and performance targets. But will it still have the lowest carbon emissions when you factor in the energy used to make it? This was the question asked in a ground-breaking project to analyse three competing materials – aluminium, carbon steel and stainless steel – during both the manufacture and use phases. The results proved counter-intuitive, with aluminium, the lightest material, having the highest carbon footprint by far. Stefan Lindner…
One of the most interesting articles I have read recently came from the Harvard Business Review, which sheds light on the shift in strategic approaches that the most successful businesses are now adopting. It makes the argument that gone are the days of traditional SWOT analysis, competitive advantage, and disruption strategies. Instead, this latest thinking suggests that a new strategic playbook centered around ecosystems and ecosystem partners is emerging as a key driver of success in today’s environment. The research for the article analysed 3000 businesses and identified 15 pairs of companies where one significantly outperformed the other these pairs…
The popularity of disposable vapes has risen significantly in recent years. In the UK, 31% of people who vape use single-use devices. This is a staggering increase of 106% year-on-year. This is creating worrying levels of electronic waste (commonly referred to as e-waste. James Rigg, CEO of electronic contract manufacturer, Trojan Electronics, explains. The use of disposable vapes has risen particularly quickly among younger adults with over half (57%) of users aged between 18-24 opting for disposable devices. And it’s no surprise; they are widely available, cheap and attractive to young people due to their colourful branding and sweet flavours.…
The Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg is constantly bustling with activity. Ensuring that thousands of lights never go out, is the task of LÜTZE’s power supplies and power monitoring solutions. Visitors can admire the six-metre-high Swiss Alps, peer into the Grand Canyon, stroll past Las Vegas and Miami, and find themselves in Rome and Venice, gazing at the glowing Vesuvius or the vast expanses of Tuscany. Model planes take off and land at the world’s largest miniature airport, while ships dock in a Scandinavian port. In between, more than 1,000 digitally controlled trains move around on 16 kilometres of track, and…
Key organisations from the world of media, recruitment and academia have teamed up with ThrustWSH, the team behind the world water speed record attempt, to help inspire the younger generation into the exciting fields of engineering, design and manufacture. It’s no secret that the UK has a long and illustrious history of cutting edge and revolutionary design, not to mention breaking records. However, it’s also well-known that the UK has an emerging skills issue within the fields of engineering and manufacturing. Fewer young people are choosing STEM-based careers and are being lured by other, sectors that are perceived to be…
BEP Surface Technologies, the electroplating and surface finishing specialist, is targeting growth in the nuclear sector after being regranted Fit for Nuclear (F4N) status. F4N is a UK-based programme designed to help companies in the nuclear supply chain prepare for and demonstrate their readiness to work in the industry. It has been developed by the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and supported by top-tier partners, including the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). BEP, based in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, successfully completed its first F4N journey in 2021, following rigorous assessment and business improvements, demonstrating that it meets the highest quality, safety, and…