BMW Group has taken factory planning to new heights – setting the latest milestone in the digitalisation of automotive manufacturing. More than two years before the official launch of series production, vehicle manufacturing is already underway in the future plant…
Using Spot for a spotless nuclear clean-up
Spot the dog has become a regular feature at Sellafield and a great mascot for the range of robotic tools and innovations that are transforming the way the company works. But it’s not all photo opportunities and test trials –…
Unbox the new ReBel robot with us!
The igus ReBel robot arm could not be easier to use – designed specifically for it to be suitable for anyone to programme, the user friendly igus robot control makes it easy to operate and have the robot running in…
Farm Different – The Sustainable Future of Farming (S2, E3)
The methods by which we grow and produce food have a measurable impact on the environment, and as food production scales upward, new innovations in AgTech to maximise efficiency will all be integral to securing a future for the art…
Farm Different – From Farm to Table (S2, E2)
Food often travels great distances to reach grocery stores and supermarkets. How do we keep produce fresh as it moves through the supply chain? What technologies can better monitor food to prevent excess waste? Watch the episodes in Season 1:…
The engineer’s resource guide to new products, technology & design
Electronic Specifier is an information and technology platform that provides electronic component, system, and application information to help engineers, buyers, and OEMs find the best solutions for their projects. It is a powerful tool for those seeking to purchase, design,…
Manufacturers urged to step up use of digital technologies in supply chain monitoring
Manufacturers are being urged to step up their adoption of digital technologies to monitor supply chains as part of efforts to build resilience in the face of permanent volatility in their markets. The call was made on the back of…
Former Chair of Ford of Britain set to lead advanced manufacturing centre
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has appointed Dr Graham Hoare OBE to succeed Dr Clive Hickman OBE as its new CEO. Dr Hoare brings more than 35 years’ top-level industrial and commercial experience to the role. Dr Hickman will retire…
Farm Different – Automating a Withering Workforce (S2, E1)
There is a growing shortage of farmers around the world. A 52% decline in hired farmworkers and a 73% decline in family farmworkers has created the need for automated solutions to step in and fill the gap. Watch the episodes…
What AI and ChatGPT mean for the retail industry
ChatGPT, the new AI-powered chatbot, is set to revolutionise the way we work. The chatbot uses natural language processing (NLP) to generate high-quality, human-like responses upon user request, making it one of the most innovative and influential AI systems to…
