Automation technologies are driving a paradigm shift across industries, revolutionising the way we work, live, and interact with the world. With the continuous advancements in these technological fields, various innovative tools and systems are being developed to automate processes, increase…
Between Industry 4.0 and a global pandemic, the manufacturing industry has seen a fair few changes unfold over the course of the past twelve months. Those changes are set to continue into 2022, and we’ve decided, with the help of…
The pandemic has certainly led to a tough 2020 for many manufacturing businesses; however, as a result, we’ve noticed some incredible innovations in the industry that we believe are likely to be around for 2021 and beyond. Processes which were…
Predictive maintenance for factories is a method of preventing future machinery failure by analysing data during production to detect abnormalities ahead of time, so appropriate measures can be taken before damage can be done to the production line. Up until…
This debate isn’t as simple as human or machine. As automation is adopted in more industries it’s becoming clearer that it fundamentally changes the way a company runs its day-to-day operations. Many companies have adopted automation have discovered the size…
In recent years, we have seen a steady increase in the number of companies investing in automation. The advantages are obvious to most businesses, increased efficiency and productivity with reduced costs. However, the growth of automation raises several questions about…
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…
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…
