A leading UK precision plastic moulder has installed a new Kawasaki robot to aid production – and, unusually, has chosen to install and commission the unit itself, rather than follow the traditional ... more

Adding intelligence to plastics
	For six decades igus has been at the forefront of engineering plastic technology, constantly making new products that save machine builders money while improving technical performance. During the ... more

‘Unsmashable’ guitar created by 3D printing
	Sandvik has engineered a smash-proof guitar to demonstrate how advanced, precise and sustainable the company’s techniques are. Rock stars have been smashing guitars for decades, few with more ... more

Ace your next display project with PanelPilot

The PanelPilot range from Lascar Electronics is a unique series of smart graphic displays that enable the creation of fully bespoke interfaces without writing a line of code.

The PanelPilot ACE is ... more

Taking an Independent Path: Strategies for Low Risk Sourcing of Components in a Constrained Market
	Direct sourcing of electronic components for the medical device industry used to be pretty simple. An OEM would order direct from the manufacturer or through authorised distributors to obtain any ... more

Smart electronics: Reliable and affordable from idea to volume production with Screvle	Siemens joins forces with Teesside University to use Fibersim as a teaching tool for composite design
Many smart, connected systems, e.g. for Internet-of-Things applications, experience problems with electronics design and production. With its innovative approach, Screvle in Rotselaar, Belgium, ... more	There is a growing popularity for using advanced composite materials in all areas of engineering, including automotive and aerospace engineering, which means that universities are keen to understand ... more

The Impact of Technology on the UK Property Sector
	Advances in technology have revolutionised every sector, including property. From VR property tours to instant online bank transfers, there have been huge improvements in the industry because of ... more

Building a restaurant garden
	It is said that one eats not only with its mouth, but also with his eyes. Starting a restaurant can be a combination both a complicated and wonderful adventure. With a restaurant garden, you will be ... more

How the pyramids can help modern engineers
	Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only one remains to this day. The Temple of Artemis was destroyed for the final time back in 401 AD; the Statue of Zeus at Olympia was taken by fire; the ... more

Twentytwo Bishopsgate sets benchmark for global technology innovation
	In 1990, there were just ten ‘megacities’ (cities of over 10 million). By 2015, that figure had jumped to 28, accounting for 12% of the world’s urban inhabitants. People are moving to urban centres ... more

The realities of manufacturing Augmented Reality tech
	Augmented Reality (AR) is often touted – alongside the IoT – as the next big thing for manufacturing. It’s set to revolutionise industrial processes, improve efficiency, open new opportunities, cut ... more

Spikes lead to uprising in speakers corner

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of audio and hi-fi furniture has specified special ‘speaker spikes’ from Bridgnorth-based fastening experts Fitsco Industries.

Custom Design is a privately-... more

Interactive Gromitronic unleashed in Bristol
	Tens of thousands of people are this summer visiting Renishaw’s Gromitronic, one of the ground-breaking interactive sculptures featured in the first interactive trail of its kind, Gromit Unleashed 2. ... more

BES develops side-flow booth solution for biopharm production facility
Classic Car Descends to La Scala’s Iconic Stage with Massivit 3D Printing
Mencom introduces tight but flexible modular KADL cable entry system at IMTS 2018
TLM Laser offers PrimeVent technology for controlled release applications in flexible packaging
Solvay specialty polymers takes additive manufacturing to the next level
RS Components launches Pro 3D printer targeting diverse applications including rapid prototyping and education

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