Semiconductors are the hidden engines of the digital world. They power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles and AI systems. However, the demand for these components has created a massive problem: e-waste. Moreover, e-waste…
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Virtual Safety Experience for Factory Floors launched by OMRON
Utilising 3D animations and videos, it was only a matter of time before we would see the concept of virtual experience entering the industrial landscape, allowing safety…
New £42m Schneider Electric Manufacturing Site in North Yorkshire
Schneider Electric is investing £42 million in a brand-new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. In response to increased demand for electrical equipment in the UK following moves to cleaner energy, including renewable energy…
Food Waste: Automation Helps Convert it to Compost in Under 24 Hours
Mitsubishi Electric technologies have enabled the development of innovative composting machines that can turn food waste into high-quality fertiliser in just 24 hours. This solution responds to the global problem of waste, in particular…
Marechal Electric Joins the UK Ports Trade Organisation
We are pleased to inform that our safe power connection partner, Marechal Electric has recently joined the UK Ports Trade Organisation, further strengthening its dedication to the UK’s marine, shipping and ports sector. This…
Marechal Connectivity: Renowned Port becomes a Hub of Excellence
The Old Port of Cannes, a jewel of the French Riviera, is more than just a picturesque marina. It is a bustling hub of diverse activities, each with unique electrical needs. Marechal connectivity in…
Energy on an Industrial Scale Report: UK Manufacturing Surveyed
A new report, Energy on an Industrial Scale – commissioned by Mitsubishi Electric, and released on Friday 31st May 2024 – makes for a really interesting read. Significantly, it found a clear ‘disconnect’ between…
Technology Knowledge Hubs to address gaps in UK Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has unveiled a decisive initiative for the MACH 2024 trade show. Called Technology Knowledge Hubs, they aim to propel the UK manufacturing sector into a new…
When Just-in-Time Just Doesn’t Work
Just-in-time (JIT) is a management philosophy that Toyota developed in the 1970s to meet consumer demands with minimum delays. It needed close coordination with suppliers to ensure that production components arrived in time for…
CE Marking Acceptance or Smoke and Mirrors?
On 1st August 2023, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) announced an indefinite extension beyond December 2024 for using CE marking in the UK. At first glance a bold decision by the DBT…
Aveva: How does Schneider Electric’s acquisition of it benefit customers?
Earlier this year, Schneider Electric announced the acquisition of Cambridge based industrial software and engineering company Aveva. Valued at over £10bn, AVEVA’s software drives efficiency and reduces costs for over 20,000 customers worldwide….
Boosting Cement & Aggregate Processing Plants
Cement and aggregate processing is characterised by harsh operating conditions and the need to avoid downtime at all costs. Keeping critical plant running and available is fundamental to a plant operating at optimum efficiency…
