Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, General Engineering
There is a skill shortage in the engineering industry and due to the aging workforce, this is only going to get worse. Every year engineers are retiring but there is not a sufficient number of youngsters to fill the gap; there is currently a shortfall of 20,000...
Oct 23, 2018 | Blog, General Engineering
Industrial automation is a complex process that requires a systematic and tested approach. There are various factors to consider including the feasibility and risk that will inform the project approach. Some businesses opt for creating these systems in-house with the...
Oct 9, 2018 | Blog, General Engineering, Medical
So we live in a world of virtual reality, driverless cars and the every day, the internet sits in the palm of our hand. For anyone who watched Tomorrow’s World as a child, I think it is safe to say the future is here. So with all these advances what about the world of...
Oct 2, 2018 | Blog, General Engineering
Has mass manufacturing in the UK really passed its heyday? It is true that we have experienced a mass exodus by companies on a mission to bring costs down but over recent years we have seen a growing trend to bring it back. In this post we will explore why the UK is...
Aug 28, 2018 | Aerospace, Blog, General Engineering
It’s easy to get downhearted about the UK manufacturing industry when you turn on the news. Uncertainty over Brexit continues to stoke the fire of fear but we would like to provide some light relief and good news for a change. Seperate to any political issues there...
Dec 19, 2017 | Automation, Blog, General Engineering, Industry 4.0
Despite collaborative robots (catbots) being exactly they say on the tin there is still some confusion around the purpose, functionality and benefits to manufacturing. In this post, we aim to clearly state what they are, detail four different types and how they can be...