Industry 4.0 is the buzzword of the moment, but there is good reason that so many within the manufacturing industry are constantly talking about it. Whilst everyone is talking about why you should implement Industry 4.0 technologies into your business,… Continue reading

Over the past few years, UK manufacturers have surged well ahead of other countries in terms of sustainable manufacturing. This uptake in taking more accountability when it comes to environmentally friendly practices came about after the Government introduced initiatives such… Continue reading

Ensuring that young people are engaged and interested in engineering topics is more important than ever before. With the skills gap becoming an increasing issue within the engineering and manufacturing industry, educational institutions around the country need to take action… Continue reading

The 21st century has seen some incredible advancements within the manufacturing industry. We have witnessed new technology take centre stage over the last 19 years – from 3D printing to industry 4.0 –, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing… Continue reading

The manufacturing industry in the UK currently supports the employment of 2.7 million people, with the average person earning around £32,500. Despite this, we are now facing a skills gap in both the manufacturing and engineering industries. One of the… Continue reading

Over the years the UK Manufacturing Industry has fallen behind its global counterparts with regards to productivity within the workplace. One of the biggest reasons, for this fall in productivity is due to the skills shortage within the industry. UK… Continue reading

The Internet of Things (IoT) and smart manufacturing hold a significant amount of power when it comes to influencing how the manufacturing industry develops in the coming years. It could even be argued that these two powerhouses hold the key… Continue reading

We encounter springs every day, sometimes without even knowing it. Because of this, you may not have noticed that they are a vital factor in trains and their functionality. The hydraulics system makes the trains run the way they do,… Continue reading