Manufacturing a sustainable future for the UK
Sustainability in manufacturing has never been more important. As regulations tighten and public opinion places increasing importance on corporate social responsibility, the manufacturing industry has recognised the urgency of turning to sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. And sustainable manufacturing isn’t just about keeping investors, regulators, and customers happy. There are numerous benefits to sustainable manufacturing practices,…
Read MoreTrends that will define intelligent manufacturing in 2019
2018 was a year of uncertainty for most manufacturing businesses. With an ever-changing political landscape affecting trade in the UK, Europe, and beyond, the term ‘adapt to survive’ has never been a more appropriate motto. As we approach a new year with similar turmoil on the horizon, intelligent manufacturers are looking to stay ahead of…
Read MoreIndustries that rely on laser cutting services
Laser cutting has a staggering range of applications across a variety of modern industry sectors. Its popularity and reputation for quality rely on the speed, cleaner cut, and high-precision of laser capability. Yet not only are lasers faster and more accurate than other methods, they are also much safer. For instance, laser cutting is executed…
Read MoreHow Laser Cutting Can Benefit Your Business
Having a competitive edge, and being a “cut above”, often comes from your organisation’s attention to detail. Including knowing when to use the latest techniques and equipment to create a noticeable improvement in your product quality and integrity. For this reason, is it time you considered maximising on laser cutting services? But what advantages are…
Read MoreThe Changing Role of Women in Manufacturing
Women in early manufacturing The UK’s manufacturing industry has changed dramatically since the start of the Industrial Revolution and so has the role of women in manufacturing. In the early days, women were actively encouraged into the manufacturing industry. In fact, the origins of mass schooling date back to the industrial revolution, when women were…
Read MoreThe Growth of the UK Manufacturing Industry
The growth of the UK manufacturing industry With all the uncertainty caused by the approaching Brexit, there are many industries that are suffering decline or stagnation across the United Kingdom. However, there are some industries that are bucking the trend, and instead, are benefiting from positive global conditions. One such industry is UK manufacturing,…
Read MoreSmart Factories – Why Bringing Your Factory up to Industry 4.0 Standards is a Smart Decision
The factory of the future is here – the smart factory. The real, tangible world of traditional manufacturing factories is converging with the new age of digital engineering practices. Known as ‘Industry 4.0’, developing technologies allow for factories to upgrade their entire operation, from the beginning of the supply chain through to finished product,…
Read MoreHow the Midlands Became the Global Centre of Formula 1
It has been said that motorsports began as soon as the second car was built, and British manufacturers and racing teams certainly did not wait around after the advent of the horseless motor-carriage to begin their pursuit of speed. With the pre-war supercharged beasts such as the ‘Blower’ Bentley that flew around the historic Brooklands…
Read MoreNot Content to be Content: Feats of Engineering
Many of us go about our daily routine without once thinking of the word engineer. We pass buildings and tunnels and structures with simply a momentary acknowledgement of their existence. If we do stop to “smell the concrete roses”, we still might not know that the brains behind such feats are engineers. Working with…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Undertaking STEM Studies as a Female
From the age of 5 when we begin school until we enter the world as adults, there is one thing we all have in common, education. We spend most of our childhood learning, with the subjects we study shaping who we are going to be. From a very young age we are taught to consider…
Read MoreHow technology is transforming the manufacturing industry
In an era where technological development is advancing more rapidly than ever before, companies who wish to retain and nurture a competitive advantage in the marketplace must adapt as efficiently and effectively as possible. The manufacturing industry is a prime example of how the successful implementation of technological innovations can lead to greater vitality and…
Read MoreHow laser cutting has transformed industry since SubConLaser began trading in the 1980s
Laser cutting has come a long way since SubConLaser began operating in the 1980s. Back then, the technology was revolutionary, allowing increasingly complex products to be manufactured with greater accuracy, speed and quality. Laser cutting may have been widely used for decades, but to many it’s still a futuristic new technology. We can probably thank…
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