NEWS
NEWS
News and updates from the Innomech team
along with advice and industry commentary
NEWS
How to Improve Operators’ Safety in Manufacturing
Safety in manufacturing has always been and always will be, a significant concern. And with good reason. Manufacturing facilities operate some of the world's most high-functioning equipment and machinery, with operations involving numerous high-risk activities to move...
How ROI Can Determine if You’re Ready to Automate Manufacturing
Determining manufacturing ROI isn't always straightforward; however, it can be essential to support decisions relating to the introduction of automation into processes and systems. There is no denying that automation is a big investment. As such, evaluation of the ROI...
Innovate Your Manufacturing by Capitalising on Current Industry Trends
As we head into the second half of 2023, it’s pleasing to read reports and see first-hand, that the fast pace and ongoing growth that the manufacturing sector is experiencing will continue, despite ongoing supply issues, labour shortages, and economic uncertainty....
Good Project Management in Automated Manufacturing
Whether you’re making the decision to automate for the first time, or implementing automation for a new product line, project management is the key to a successful project. Project management is monitoring and managing a project to ensure completion on time and within...
How Has Automation Changed Manufacturing?
Automation is changing the way many industries work, and arguably it has had the most significant impact in manufacturing. While automation itself is nothing new, we’re in the middle of a period of rapid advances in automation. The growth of automation in...
The Relevance of Industry 4.0 After Lockdown
Industry 4.0 is a popular term to describe the digitisation of manufacturing - what is essentially the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It’s also a new way of working in manufacturing that encompasses the latest in digital technology. A crucial aspect of Industry 4.0 is...
Obstacles to Automation in the UK
While the UK adoption rate is roughly consistent with the global average, with 91 robot units for every 10,000 workers, we are still way behind the US and many European countries. For example, Germany has up to 338 robot units for every 10,000 workers. Automation is...
British Manufacturing has Always Stepped Up in Times of National Need
There are many heroes in the battle against COVID-19: NHS workers, care workers, teachers, supermarket workers, and so many more who are providing vital public services that allow people to stay safe and comfortable at home. Manufacturers have also been called upon to...
Is Now The Time To Automate Your Manufacturing?
For many product-based businesses, automation is the key to business growth. When you automate your manufacturing, it allows you to increase increase output and productivity while lowering operating costs and improving quality. If your business has a lot of repetitive...
Top Tips for Automation
There are plenty of reasons to consider automation in your product-based business. One of the toughest challenges in bringing innovative products to market is bridging the gap between proof of concept and volume manufacture. It’s especially challenging for early-stage...
Top Nine Young UK Engineers
This week, November 4th-8th is Tomorrow’s Engineers week, so we think it’s the perfect time to celebrate the achievements of young UK engineers. At Innomech, we pride ourselves on supporting young engineers. We sponsored The Girls of Steel, an all-female robotics team...
UK Engineering: Overcoming the Skills Shortage
It’s no secret that the UK is experiencing a severe engineering skills shortage. The British Chamber of Commerce interviewed 6,000 businesses at the close of 2018, and 81% of manufacturers said they found it difficult to hire employees with the qualifications and...
Who Can Benefit From Micro-Factories and Localised Manufacturing?
In the past, businesses have focused on centralising production in one hub, but with advancements in technology and automation, that's no longer the optimal choice for all businesses. Instead, a localised approach allows for greater flexibility and potentially lower...
Do You Need to Invest in Automated Manufacturing?
The decision to invest in automated manufacturing is a big one that needs a lot of consideration. With our clients, we sit down and establish if automation is what their business needs and put together a plan with costings. Here are some of the key considerations to...
Aston Particle Technologies boosts its R&D resources with new benchtop systems
Aston Particle Technologies (APT) has significantly expanded its in-house R&D capabilities by investing in two benchtop systems – designed by GB Innomech (Innomech) – to prepare small quantities of blended pharmaceutical powders for use in its formulation...