Automation in Manufacturing – How it Saves Time, Money and Energy
UK manufacturing has been facing several ongoing challenges in recent years, many of which were worsened by the lasting impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the industry has met these challenges with grit and determination, confronting supply chain disruption, productivity downturns and staff skill shortages head-on and working to find the best possible… Continue Reading …
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Spring Supplier
Springs are an integral part of many products, and their versatility spans hundreds of industries. If your products contain springs, it stands to reason that you will want to establish a strong relationship with a reputable spring supplier. There’s more to consider when choosing a spring manufacturer than just the springs themselves. Forming a new… Continue Reading …
How Do Manufacturers Succeed When Faced with Rising Costs
UK manufacturing is currently navigating through a critical period as it emerges from two years of production and economic disruption. The industry is flanked on one side by increasingly high demand for British manufactured products and on the other by supply chain problems, soaring energy bills and increases in National Insurance. Combined with the steady… Continue Reading …
How Automation Boosts Efficiency in Manufacturing
Efficiency in manufacturing is key to reducing lead times whilst ensuring high standards are maintained throughout all stages of production. Automation plays a big role in the smooth running of processes, balancing high output with high quality and reducing the risk of error. There is a tendency to assume that automation in manufacturing comes at… Continue Reading …
Uses for Small Springs
Small and unusual springs are all around us, helping the appliances we use daily to work as they should. As technology develops, devices and equipment become increasingly more intricate, and the springs and wire forms they depend on to function correctly also have to shrink in size. There’s no set definition for what constitutes a… Continue Reading …
Rising to the Challenge of Greener Manufacturing
Reducing industrial waste and the negative impact we have on our environment has become a top priority for governments, companies and individuals alike. As of 2022, 98% of manufacturers are aware of the UK government’s net zero by 2050 target. A significant number of companies have already taken steps to improve energy efficiency and assess… Continue Reading …
Which Manufacturing Apprenticeship is Right for You?
Thousand of people enrol in apprenticeships every year in the UK, spanning over 170 different industries. Apprenticeship schemes are available in almost every sector, from construction to plumbing, graphic design and, of course, manufacturing. Not only do apprenticeships give people the opportunity to develop valuable real-world skills, but they also allow you to earn whilst… Continue Reading …
Airedale Springs MD Runs His Age in Miles in One Month
We’re thrilled to announce that Airedale Springs’ Managing Director, Sean Parkinson, has completed his JustGiving challenge of running his age in miles over January 2022. We’re sure he won’t mind us revealing that he ran a whopping 54 miles, and in doing so, raised over £600 and counting for Sue Ryder. It’s not too late… Continue Reading …
Our Spring Manufacturing Capabilities for The Electronics Sector
It may be surprising to learn that the electronics industry relies heavily on springs and wire forms. Electrical equipment and appliances like mobile phones, games consoles, remote controls, keyboards, and everything in between, can utilise springs and wire forms thanks to their diverse, multi-functional properties. Here at Airedale Springs, we manufacture a wide range of… Continue Reading …
An Introduction to Flat Springs
When most people think of springs, they usually picture the classic helical shape – a tightly wound coil of wire typically found in compression and tension springs. While coiled springs are incredibly popular and functional, sometimes a more unusual, bespoke spring is required for a specific application. Today, we will take a closer look at… Continue Reading …