The amount of technological disruption in recent decades is unprecedented and for good reason. As robotics and control automation have become more advanced, they are able to complete an increasing number of complex tasks, saving manufacturers time and money. However,…
Automation is starting to play an increasingly important role in the manufacturing process. Just as we’ve seen with other aspects of a business operation in recent decades, such as accounting, customer services, and distribution management, the digital revolution in manufacturing…
Automation in manufacturing is not new. It has been in common use since the 1970s, a period now referred to as Industry 3.0. This phase in the history of manufacturing consisted largely of early computer control systems and robotics. As…
The food and drink exporting industry is flying high at the moment. In the first half of 2018 figures showed significant growth. Despite exports hitting £10.7bn, there is still a large shadow of uncertainty looming over the industry. The shadow…
Motion control is nothing new. It is part of our modern everyday lives. However, the more recent combination of motion control tech along with automation is changing the manufacturing industry in more significant ways than ever. As more companies race…
Big data analytics is the new disruptive force in Industry. It’s making waves in food production as manufacturing juggernauts are reimagining process to improve safety standards, facilitate product customisations, and optimise both packaging and distribution. While there remain many hurdles…
The rise of automation is upending industries across the board. SCADA – which stands for ‘Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition’ – is at the forefront of the revolution with its intelligent, independent control systems introducing unimaginable efficiencies into the manufacturing…
The fourth industrial revolution will unlock billions in additional revenue for UK manufacturers. Through machine automation, AI, and SCADA systems, productivity will flourish, while costs could plummet by as much as £53bn—potentially passing £2bn of savings directly onto consumers. This…
A new industrial revolution is upon us. Smart factories are set to add upwards of £1 trillion in value to the global economy over the next five years. So, is this a movement you can afford to ignore? While direct…
From the evolution of water and steam-powered machines of Industry 1.0 in the 1800’s to the introduction of electricity allowing mass production at the start of the 20th century – now known as Industry 2.0 – human advancement has known…
