Industrial Technology

Swap scheme broadens skills of apprentices

Engineering apprentices from Schaeffler (UK) Ltd and Varian Medical Systems (VMS) Ltd are benefiting from a scheme set up by the two companies to help broaden the knowledge, skills and experience of their apprentices.

2nd July 2015

New product partnership for RA Rodriguez

Building on their success with automation, RA Rodriguez continues to add depth to their product range through strategic alliances with manufacturers of quality products throughout the world. The Letchworth-based company is now partnered with MAFU GmbH Automation, the manufacturer of disentangling and feeding systems.

1st July 2015

First UHF RFID integration system to gain European certification

Harting's Ha-VIS Middleware, which provides easy and flexible integration of UHF RFID readers into plant-wide projects, has become the first system of its type to successfully fulfil the official certification process of the GS1 EPCglobal standard. As a result, the Harting Ha-VIS Middleware is the only European product on the market which allows UHF RFID identification to be implemented into projects in a transparent, future-proof and reliably tested way.

30th June 2015

Britain 'must invest in design skills' to drive forward in Industry 4.0, manufacturing experts warn

New research into the use of design in the manufacturing sector has uncovered a lack of skills, a desire for diversification and a need for investment at grassroots level.

29th June 2015

TLA saves the day with vital part

Midlands based specialist electrical distributor TLA came to the rescue when a panel building company called them, in desperate search for a vital part. A new customer's early experience of TLA was to be totally surprised but highly delighted at the diversity of stock available; thankfully the component that he could not find in stock anywhere else in the UK -including the original manufacturer - was available from TLA's Nottingham Branch.

29th June 2015

Machinery safety expert ensures standards met in Dubai

Meeting its commitment to protecting its employees by working to stringent and widely recognised safety standards, Dubai-based pump specialist Torishima has called on the services of Safety Systems Technology (SST), one of the UK's leading experts in industrial safety and machine guarding.

25th June 2015

Apprentice programme provides engineering career opportunities

Apprentices are an important part of William Hughes’ recruitment programme and the company continues to invest in this valuable resource. William Hughes is a specialist manufacturer of springs and bent wire components for the global automotive and aerospace industries and the apprenticeships provide an excellent platform for young people to develop their careers. During the 4 year programme, apprentices have the unique opportunity to experience the full range of manufacturing processes at the William Hughes factory and head office in Stalbridge, Dorset.

25th June 2015

Vikings moved by Thorite technology

The world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a 'must-see' for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Visitors aboard "time capsules" travel around a faithful reconstruction of York's Viking streets as they were 1000 years ago, experiencing the sounds, sights and smells of Viking life.

24th June 2015

Expert advice for students from Henkel

In the first few months of 2015 alone, Henkel - a world leader in industrial adhesives, sealants and functional coatings - has provided technical support to nine universities across the UK and numerous technical colleges. Indeed, the Hemel Hempstead based company, continues to allocate substantial resources to supporting education and it's clear to see why.

23rd June 2015

HBM waves to success with tidal power plant

HBM reports that it has been successfully awarded the contract to install strain gauges inside Deep Green, the latest tidal power plant from Minesto, which is the largest marine energy company in the Nordics. As part of the rigorous development work undertaken by Minesto, HBM was able to play a key role in verifying how the plant behaved in the water and how it measured the forces to which it was exposed.

22nd June 2015