DigiKey, a global distributor known for its extensive range of technical components and automation products available for immediate dispatch, has unveiled the fourth season of its Factory Tomorrow video series, sponsored by Siemens and Banner Engineering. This latest season delves…
Confusion over digital transformation is slowing growth, warns Made Smarter
According to Made Smarter, confusion surrounding digital transformation is causing stagnation among small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) manufacturers. Donna Edwards, the Director of the North West adoption programme, noted that many businesses are reluctant to embrace change due to a…
How robotics and automation are creating jobs in manufacturing
SME manufacturers adopting robotics and automation are creating hundreds of new and upskilled jobs, with the support of Made Smarter. Since 2019 the North West Adoption Programme, a collaboration between UK government and industry designed to support the increased use…
IoT is the saviour for manufacturers to improve OEE
Software AG has launched an app to automate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) calculation for its Cumulocity IoT platform. The new app will enable manufacturers of any size to collect and process key data as it’s created and quickly understand production effectiveness.…
EAM platform chosen as one of the technologies of the future for Digital Manufacturing Accelerator
Ultimo has been chosen to showcase how its Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) technology helps realise the factory of the future at the Digital Manufacturing Accelerator (DMA). The initiative, by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), lets manufacturers experience the advantages of…
