Why Innovation is Important in Manufacturing
Reviewing your daily processes is important in any business, but especially so in manufacturing. Realising that any part of your business could be changed to work in a quicker or more efficient way is the path towards moving in front of rival companies. In this article, we consider the importance of innovation and the things… Continue Reading …
The Issue of Sustainability
Sustainability is a big issue in the manufacturing industry. With each passing day, the environmental crises affecting the Earth become harder and harder to solve, which is why it is vital for companies to do everything that they can to reduce their environmental impact. In this article we’ll take a look at steps your business… Continue Reading …
The Future of Printing? Nanoscale 3D Printing
Over the last few years you would have had to have had your head buried in the sand or lived in a cave to avoid the news about 3D printing. Despite originally being invented in 1984 it’s in the last 5 years that 3D printing has really taken off for the following reasons: Developments in… Continue Reading …
UK Young Engineer of the Year
Northern Irish teenager, Colum McNally, has been dubbed young engineer of the year at Birmingham’s Young Scientist and Engineers Fair! His invention? A practical and economic design called the Agri-Hammer – a hydraulic, multi-functional tool crafted to assist farmers in the cutting of logs and fence postings. The 18-year-old states this innovation will take ‘the… Continue Reading …
The Annual Roundup –Engineering Landmarks in 2014
2014 has nearly come to an end, so it’s about time that we took a look at some of the engineering highlights of the year. There is a huge pool to choose from, so narrowing it down was no mean feat, but hopefully you’ll find these landmarks just as impressive as we do. Paper Diagnostic… Continue Reading …
Airedale Springs invests in 3D Printing Technology
Airedale Springs has installed a 3D printer for the production of plastic components, checking gauges and spare machine parts. Fused deposition modelling falls within the general term of Additive Manufacturing although regardless of the process it is normally referred to as 3D modelling. 3D printable components are created with a computer aided design (CAD) programme…. Continue Reading …