This episode of The Manufacturer features Elliot Bloor, an apprentice at Siemens, who speaks about his route from school into the world of manufacturing.
It's all about skills
Learn more about the support that Lloyds Banking Group is providing the AMTC (Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre). A sponsorship package worth £15m will support AMTC apprenticeship programmes and the wider UK manufacturing sector.
Flying far with people
Episode 1 of our series on People & Skills kicks off with a look at the Team Tempest project. The development of new technologies that will be integral to the next generation of combat aircraft will also centre very much around people.
The year ahead
Welcome back, listener – and happy new year!
In this first episode of 2023, we’re talking you through the packed events calendar for this year as well as some of the stuff you can expect to see popping up across all of The Manufacturer’s content platforms.
Snoring is the 3rd biggest reason for divorce. So our CEO, Nigel Clarke, gave an interview to Shine Radio on Valentines Day, all about how our latest product, Zeus Anti-Snore, was developed.
Industry 4.0 has received a lot of media attention in recent years, but the concept still remains abstract for many businesses. So, what is Industry 4.0? And what does it mean for you?
More than half of all unforeseen bearing malfunctions are lubricant related! In 75% of cases, automatic lubricant dispensers help prevent bearing malfunction.
Predictive and preventative maintenance work to keep equipment functioning properly and reduce downtime. And with machines interconnected, it’s worth implementing both of these proactive procedures.
Sensors are a key component to implementing Industry 4.0. However, many sensing options generate installation and maintenance challenges that weigh against their benefits.
Existing plants across the UK are full of aging equipment. However, there is no need to replace working plant and equipment just to add monitoring capabilities.
Taking on the bold approach of monitoring the entire system provides a clearer picture for engineers that fills in coverage gaps and reveals hidden problems.
According to The Manufacturer’s Annual Manufacturing Report 2020, several roadblocks exist for companies trying to embrace Smart Factory technologies.
If you rely on steam, then you probably have many steam traps in your infrastructure. They are vital for efficient and safe operation but susceptible to problems.
Engineering magazines show immaculate plant rooms full of brand-new equipment, yet many manufacturers are full of existing equipment still within its service lifetime.
Motors and drives of varying types, speed and torque play a vital role on assembly lines. Many of these systems are still within their service lifetime but need updated monitoring capabilities.
Wait times for installation, infrequent data reporting and limitations on monitoring are obstacles. They seem unrelated yet getting to the root they all stem from a sensor’s energy source.