Motion control systems driving innovation in additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is disrupting the manufacturing paradigm by fundamentally altering the traditional subtractive process of material removal. Instead of cutting, drilling, moulding or machining raw materials, additive manufacturing builds objects layer by layer, directly from digital designs. This approach reduces waste, allows for complex geometries impossible with traditional methods, accelerates prototyping, and customises production, revolutionising industries by enabling rapid, efficient, and on-demand creation of intricate parts and products. Bill Hennessey, President, ALIO Industries explains further.
Addressing maintenance challenges: Exploring standardised workflows for enhanced efficiency
Maintenance managers face mounting pressure due to workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, and budget limitations, hindering maintenance goals. The potential solution lies in standardising workflows across all sites, fostering systematic approaches. Proper implementation reduces waste, waiting times, and boosts ROI, especially beneficial in regulated industries and multi-site management. Navin Kulkarni, Director of Product Management, Fluke Reliability takes a look at implementing standardised workflows for maximum efficiency
Engineering sector addresses skills shortages through upskilling initiatives
The engineering and infrastructure sector is witnessing a surge in workforce amid the UK’s shift towards a net zero economy yet faces critical skills shortages. Companies are beginning to prioritise upskilling through apprenticeship degrees, equipping employees with essential leadership skills. H&P reports
Offshore wind training provider brings fully funded courses to London for the first time
3t (previously 3t Energy Group), has launched a landmark new partnership with Capital City College Group (CCCG) bringing fully funded specialist wind operations training courses to London for the first time.
Strategic senior appointment at Aggreko to accelerate energy transition support in Europe
Following the appointment of a new President for Europe, Aggreko has formalised its plans for 2024 and beyond with the launch of Energising Change, its new sustainability framework which places supporting the energy transition front and centre
The shifting vision of a smart factory
Mark Clemens, Connectivity Architect and Security Strategist at COPA-DATA, explains the shifting vision of a smart factory.
FET names lead to grow its energy transition portfolio
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has named its first ever energy transition business development manager within its subsea business, reinforcing the company’s commitment to helping operators achieve greater carbon emission improvements
moveero appoints new Global IT Director
Rich Bevan has been appointed as Global IT Director at moveero. Rich joined moveero in 2018 as Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, having spent his earlier career working in various senior roles - including IT operations specialist, and systems manager.
Retrofitting pumps for a new role
Floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels are used for processing oil and transferring it to tankers or pipelines. Positioned close to an oilfield, they remain there until the field is exhausted. Originally designed with a service life of over 20 years, FPSOs represent a huge investment for international oil companies (IOCs) and to maximise their potential, they are refitted and relocated once a project is completed. H&P reports.
Ceramic bearings for medical robots
Ceramic bearings allow high speeds, low noise and non-magnetic properties in medical devices. Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist ceramic bearings supplier SMB Bearings, explains why ceramic high-precision bearings hold the answer
Made Smarter empowers 125 digital leaders
Made Smarter has announced it has empowered 125 digital leaders with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through its two innovative leadership programmes.
Industry increasing investment in wellbeing to reduce absence and retain staff
Britain’s manufacturers have substantially increased their investment in the wellbeing of their staff over the last twelve months in a bid to tackle sickness absence and retain their skilled workforce. To build on this Make UK is urging the Government to provide tax relief on a range of Occupational Health services in this week’s Budget Statement.
Alan Foster joins Briggs Automotive Company
Alan Foster has been appointed as an Operations Consultant for Briggs Automotive Company (BAC). Foster will help support BAC’s operational and production processes.
Pall-Ex Group appoints new Warehouse and Logistics Director
Pall-Ex Group, a leading pallet distribution network, has formally announced the appointment of Carl White as Warehouse and Logistics Director.
New IFS Chair of the Board announced
IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, has announced that Mark Moffat has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Moffat takes over from Darren Roos who has been appointed as the company’s Chair of the Board. Both appointments are effective immediately.
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