manufacturing – Reprototype

EWF celebrates 30 years as a key player on the manufacturing transformation

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 RealWire

From the foundational welding and joining processes to the advances made in laser welding and additive manufacturing, as well as the most recent addition of digital technologies, EWF and its partners have been at the forefront of innovation Porto Salvo, 16th June 2022 – 2022 is a major milestone in the life of EWF, as it marks its thirtieth anniversary. EWF celebrates this year a journey that is tightly interconnected with some of the most important moments in the history of manufacturing. Its inception happened when companies across Europe realised…

Industry 4.0 & beyond on show at the Manufacturing Innovation Forum

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 RealWire

Manufacturers and technology leaders will show how data and digital solutions are transforming manufacturing at the Manufacturing Innovation Forum from 10:00-12:00hrs CET on March 17th. BRACKNELL, UK. 8th February 2022 – Manufacturers such as Lamborghini and technology leaders including Panasonic, Deloitte, Librestream, Zetes and Logiscend will be showing how Industry 4.0 data and digital solutions can transform production at the online Manufacturing Innovation Forum, from 10:00 to 12:00hrs CET on March 17th. “Harnessing the power of data and digital solutions to drive lean and profitable manufacturing operations has never been…

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Appoints Michael Willett As UK Logistics and Manufacturing Lead

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 RealWire

BRACKNELL, UK. 15th April 2021 – Panasonic has appointed Michael Willett as its new key account manager in the UK & Ireland for retail, transportation & logistics (T&L) and manufacturing for its Mobile Solutions Business Division. Michael aims to bring the productivity benefits of Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rugged mobile computing to businesses operating throughout the supply chain. “From the manufacture of products, through the distribution network and ultimately to their point of sale, rugged mobile computing can help to improve the productivity and efficiency of businesses operating across the supply chain,”…

InfinityQS’ Global Client Survey shows positive upturn in manufacturing in the wake of COVID-19

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 RealWire

Research reveals nearly three-quarters of manufacturers are now working remotely and reporting they are ‘optimistic toward the future’ Green shoots of recovery are emerging within the manufacturing sector, as evident in new findings from InfinityQS’ 2020 Global Client Survey. The results show a positive upturn in the industry, with nearly 74% of respondents reporting that they are optimistic toward the future. These manufacturers are adapting and rebounding in the wake of the pandemic, adopting new technologies and processes for managing production and controlling quality, including 75% who noted more of…

InfinityQS opens new subsidiary in India to support global expansion

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 RealWire

New subsidiary will provide greater local support for customers and partners as the company experiences continued growth across the region InfinityQS®, the global authority on data-driven manufacturing quality, is building on the success of its global growth strategy and international customer base by opening a new subsidiary office in India, one of the fastest growing manufacturing economies in the world today. The move capitalises on the company’s continued success in the region and emphasises a steadfast commitment to support its fast-growing network of international clients and partners. Michael Lyle, President…

Breakthrough on laser powder bed fusion technology brings effective production of larger components closer to mainstream

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 RealWire

The SLM-XL project included the development of a prototype machine capable of producing large parts that meet the commonly used 316L stainless steel specifications Lisbon, May 29, 2019 – Additive manufacturing technologies are increasingly used, as they allow the manufacturing of parts with geometries not achievable by traditional processes, leading to increasingly more efficient parts for the intended applications, but mostly for smaller build envelopes and rapid prototyping. In the case of Laser Powder Bed Fusion technology, the SLM-XL project has taken the parts size shortcoming head-on and it has…

AVEVA Powers Smart Manufacturing At Schneider Electric

October 11, 2018 RealWire

AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, today announced Schneider Electric’s selection of AVEVA software solutions to drive the company’s Smart Factory initiative, as part of its digital transformation journey. Benefits include reduced downtime, improved efficiency and lower costs. Manufacturers must optimise value creation across asset and operations lifecycles while facing economic, resource and operational challenges. Schneider Electric has embraced digital transformation to overcome these hurdles. The company is implementing an AVEVA solution that enables real-time visibility of process and production states, to ensure consistent standards are adhered…

UK’s National Centre for Additive Manufacturing installs Digital Metal® printer

June 26, 2018 RealWire

Digital Metal®’s unique binder-jetting technology continues to raise great interest in the AM field. The UK’s renowned centre for innovative technology, the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing, based at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, has just decided to add a Digital Metal printer to their already extensive range of advanced manufacturing equipment. The printer will be operational in July/August 2018. The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation, as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, which is supported by…