In today’s uncertain economic climate , there has never been a greater need for manufacturing to turn to bespoke automated solutions to increase production volumes and capacity, in order to bring new products to market faster.

Not all polymer 3d printers were born equal. You may be familiar with rough surface finishes, poor material options and run-of the-mill, low-quality prototypes, but the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry has taken huge strides in material and machine development since the first polymer 3d printers came on the scene in the 1980’s.

Quad laminates in collections of 0, ±45, 90 plies are more than 60 years old, and can be replaced by double-double (DD) in [±F/±Y] that are field-based with 4-ply thick building blocks...

The launch of Windows 11 is imminent; many in the industrial market will be evaluating what to use for their next project, this article gives a brief look at the benefits and/or the challenges presented by these two Operating systems.

Hydrogen, a clean, carbon neutral energy source emitting no CO2,  is often described as the fuel of the future, though it’s already used across a growing range of applications in the UK and overseas.

Experience Performance, Productivity, and Reliability Improvement in Semiconductor Capital Equipment

While considerations should be made on the total cost of ownership (TCO) when specifying a pump, the most important criteria should be that it is fit for purpose, to ensure optimal productivity. Selecting the wrong pump can prevent the pump from performing to its full potential and lead to unnecessary downtime, wear, maintenance and energy consumption, product damage or reduced uptime of the process.

Precision Sheet Metal firm KMF has invested in two new Laser Profiling Machines which will increase cutting speeds, reduce operating costs and allow a greater range of materials to be processed.

The compact benchtop marking system FlyMarker mini 120/100 STATION is the perfect addition to the already proven FlyMarker mini series. The dot peen marking system is an all-in-one device, which means that the control unit is directly integrated in the housing.

SICK has unveiled the first in a new generation of Ruler3000 3D streaming cameras, designed to offer a fast track for integrators to harness the unmatched speed and measurement precision of SICK’s high-definition 3D imaging technology.

As the UK works towards its goal of reaching net zero by 2050, Forresters is proud to be one of the many companies that is committed to cutting carbon emissions.

Buffering delivers a leaner, faster edition to your overall warehouse processes Warehouse and production operations use buffer systems when their processes include a wait or hold step, material handling process requires reserve inventory to manage fluctuating demands, or when there’s a requirement for a quick and accurate order consolidation process before shipping.

Lens adapters from Resolve Optics Ltd. are characterised by their ability to change the field of view or image format of the lenses they are designed for, while maintaining high resolution, distortion-free images.

The Model 290 from Resolve Optics is a motorised 6x non-browning zoom lens with a range of mechanical options to optimally suit different applications that may be subject to radiation.

The Model 290 is a versatile non-browning zoom lens that is widely used in nuclear fuel handling operation, reactor active zones and radioactive waste storage plants.

TREND Networks has expanded its fibre testing range with seven affordable new products in the FiberMASTER series. 

Unless you have been under a rock for the last few years you or your business will have been impacted by Covid, BREXIT supply challenges and skills shortages.

Stertil Dock Products has an enviable reputation for developing proven handling solutions for manufacturing companies, distribution centres and warehousing sites throughout the world.

Yorkshire Water Knostrop is a large wastewater treatment plant servicing a growing population of 800,000 people. The decision was taken to rebuild the works with standard digestion and a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant. The contract was given to build a facility to process indigenous sludge and imported dewatered sludge cake.

SEEPEX had previously installed 12 large progressive cavity pumps on site, pumping sludges to an incinerator which had come to the end of its asset life.

Temperature Measurement of Pouring Streams When liquid steel is tapped from a basic oxygen (BOF) or electric arc (EAF) furnace, it is advantageous to minimize the quantity of slag carried over into the ladle.

John Emptage – Sales & Marketing Manager, DK Holdings Limited

Diamond is pure carbon in a cubic crystal structure and the hardest of all known materials to man. Many applications in the Engineering industry benefit from the use of this natural resource, especially processes machining difficult materials such as Tungsten Carbide, Glass and Composites.

Lift Turn Move (LTM) has expanded its stock of GIS lightweight D8 chain hoists of 500kg and 1,000kg capacity, for mobile use in the entertainment sector.

GIS-owned LTM is the UK supplier of the Swiss-made electric chain hoists, control systems, and additional material handling equipment. As riggers continue to demand the lightest possible chain hoists, Wirral-based LTM is receiving heightened demand for the LPML and higher capacity LPL chain hoists—both capable of lifting over 40 times their own weight.