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Category: Engineering

Are Robotics Engineers in Demand?

November 3, 2020
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As a society, there’s no doubt that we have become more dependent on advancing technologies, which means that the traditional term of ‘engineer’ will experience a change of definition in the coming years. In this blog, we’re going to explore…

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Why Your Factory Needs an Upgrade

October 21, 2020
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On the one hand, it’d be fantastic to kit out your manufacturing organisation out with the latest and greatest equipment, however, this kind of equipment costs money. In just about any business, manufacturing included, investment comes down to just two…

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5 Business Process Management Tools

July 17, 2020
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Every business wants to be successful in order to grow over time but to do this; an organisation must roll out effective processes and management structures in order to achieve these goals. However, in this industry, the only way of…

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What is the Difference Between PLC and SCADA?

May 18, 2020
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In industrial scenarios that deal with water, waste and oil and gas, the technology used to monitor the process is often complicated. Without installing the correct technology, these industries wouldn’t be able to provide the essential services that people rely…

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What is a programmable logic controller?

April 14, 2020
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A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC for short, is essentially a computer. This computer has no display, no keyboard, mouse or any type of hardware you would see on your average desktop computer. It is a complex unit that plays…

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Machine Automation Explained

February 14, 2020
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Machine automation, in basic terms, is any information technology that controls machinery. Many modern machines function with some form of computer control, and in many cases, they are also integrated with business systems that provide control inputs. For example, a…

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Manufacturing Technology Trends to Watch Out for in 2020

December 3, 2019
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As we close in on the end of a decade, technology will continue to evolve at an extraordinary pace. We’re likely to see massive advancements in space travel, increased technological integrations in our everyday lives and significant steps taken in…

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What Grants & Support Are Available for Manufacturing Businesses?

November 21, 2019
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Manufacturing produces over £6 trillion to the overall global economy and the UK manufacturing industry is flourishing as the world’s ninth biggest industrial nation. If current growth levels continue on their present course, the UK could break into the top…

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How Will Further Brexit Delays Impact the Food & Drinks Industry

October 31, 2019
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Brexit is without a doubt the dominant political topic of the past few years, and despite the referendum taking place more than three years ago, we’re still unsure as to how our withdrawal from the European Union will play out,…

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Obsolete Manufacturing Software & Equipment – Are you at Risk?

September 9, 2019
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Over the past 20 years, the use of automation in the food industry has increased and equipment has become old, worn out and in many cases obsolete. On top of financial and reliability risks, companies relying on obsolete equipment or…

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