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The Importance of Data Analysis: A Brief Overview

Almost every business operating today deals with data in one form or another, and one of the biggest tasks when it comes to data is analysis. Data analysis refers to the process whereby data is processed to produce relevant insights that the business can use. Why is data analysis so important?

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Top tech trends dominating the manufacturing industry

Writing a piece like this can be difficult for a number of reasons, mainly because the needs of manufacturers are vastly different from business to business. That being said, there are a number of common trends we are seeing with our customers that are applicable across the entire manufacturing sector, no matter the size of the company or the output. I will be outlining what we have seen at SolutionsPT as the major trends moving forward for manufacturers but I’m also very keen to hear your thoughts.

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Ceratizit Launches New PolyClamp Verso for Simple and Precise Clamping Solutions

Ceratizit understands the need for flexible part clamping solutions, particularly when loading multi-axis machines with a wide variety of workpieces. Already offering a comprehensive range of clamping solutions, their new PolyClamp Verso enables machinists to overcome even the trickiest of loading scenarios.

Succession planning proves crucial as Alloy Wire International heads for record year

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire is on course to celebrate a record year – less than twelve months on from a MBO designed to protect the ‘unique values’ of the business. Alloy Wire International, which was formed in the Black Country more than 77 years ago, has seen…

Mine water treatment relies on borehole loggers

For the last nine years, Severn Trent Services, has managed a contract for mine water treatment across the Coal Authority estate, including 73 mine water treatment schemes in England, Scotland and Wales. These schemes take the form of three types: passive, pumped-passive and active. Water levels are one of the elements monitored closely at these…

ABB to add optical sensors to four more GHGSat greenhouse gas monitoring satellites

Under a new contract, ABB will build the hyperspectral cameras for four GHGSat satellites set to launch in 2024 Performance in orbit of seven ABB-built optical sensors delivered to GHGSat between 2021 and 2023 has exceeded expectations and contributed to the new contract Over the past two years, GHGSat has enabled the mitigation of 5.6…

Fluke announces major expansion of Premium Care support packages for industrial tools

Customers can cut downtime while ensuring the accuracy, reliability and compliance of acoustic imagers, power quality analysers and more with Fluke Premium Care service plans Eindhoven, Netherlands. Tuesday, 28 November 2023: Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, has announced the expansion of its…

Increasing interest in ZLD driven by costs and environment

By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers In 2021 the global market for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technology was estimated at $1 billion and is forecast to grow at almost 12% over the next ten years1. The rise is being driven in particular by an increase in adoption of the technology…

Winners lift their trophies at the biggest ever LEEA Awards

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) presented the winners of the LEEA Awards 2023 with their trophies at the prestigious Awards Dinner on 21st November, held at the Rum Warehouse in Liverpool. The winners of the annual awards recognising excellence in the lifting industry are as follows: Craig Morelli Award – Best Trainer: Jasen…

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Read the latest issue

Along with the latest news, products and services from the Engineering sector, in this issue one of our key focuses is on robotics and we hear from a number of companies about the various processes they employ in an industry that is becoming ever more reliant on automation.

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Experience Visual Brilliance with Advantech's SOM-6884—A COMe Compact Powered by 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors

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Showcasing organisations’ achievement in training and development: The prestigious Princess Royal Training Awards

Investment in learning and development is crucial to every successful business and the Princess Royal Training Awards not only recognise this but royally celebrate employers committed to providing outstanding training and skills development programmes. Open to all private, public or not-for-profit organisations operating in the UK and Ireland regardless of size or sector, and completely…

Schmalz UK Reinforces Growth Strategy With New Appointment

Following the launch of the UK subsidiary in 2021, and the subsequent move in 2022 to new industrial and office premises, Schmalz UK Limited continues its planned growth strategy with the recent appointment of Neil Turnbull as Sales Director. With some 25 years’ experience within the UK industrial automation industry, Neil’s key objectives include nurturing…

Danfoss Power Solutions launches A+ software to accelerate autonomous machine development

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“CHECKING IN” WITH FORTRESS

Marking another checkweighing milestone, Fortress Technology Europe launched its new inline portion-control Raptor checkweigher at PPMA 2023. A slim-line ergonomic checkweighing machine is now also available. Sharing the company’s extensive knowledge on international net weight verification rules that govern food checkweighing, Fortress explores the ‘compliance essentials’ that can protect brand integrity while simultaneously lowering operational…

LEM launches 800V HAH3DR current sensor for Three Phase Automotive Traction Inverter Power Modules

Key points: Compact current sensor designed for 800V three phase power modules Mechanically compatible with popular industry power modules Current measuring ranges from 700A to 1200A Backwards compatible with existing 400V inverters Geneva, Switzerland, November 27, 2023 – LEM (SIX: LEHN) – LEM, a leading global company in electrical measurement for industrial and automotive…

Fast, Accurate And More Efficient Quoting With PSL Datatrack

In the world of subcontract precision engineering, efficiency is the key to success. Every step in the process, from the initial quotation to the final product, needs to be optimised for speed, accuracy and cost-effectiveness. One of the crucial starting points in this journey is the quoting process, and PSL Datatrack revolutionises the way manufacturers…

Avoiding clashes on a multi-point wireless network

~ How CSMA protocols and backoff and retry mechanisms help keep data traffic flowing on a multi-point wireless network ~ Wireless telemetry systems are a crucial tool for plant-wide monitoring and control applications, but site managers often have trouble identifying what type of system they need and how to manage network traffic. Here Ian McNeilage,…

23 GTMA members will exhibit at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2024...

As will this association on stand P200, while toolmaking and metrology will be well represented across the board. Mark the dates – 6th to 8th February 2024 – in next year’s diary. The event is shared almost equally by the mechanical engineering and electrical / electronic industries, which is part of its uniqueness. While most…

SELECTING SUSTAINABLE FIBERS FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS

The durability, lightness, and strength of composite materials make them applicable in many industries from building, construction, and infrastructure (BCI) to wind energy, transportation, and telecoms. To encourage adoption, though, composites manufacturing must meet the global demand for sustainable materials. Here, Jussi Roto, sourcing manager for materials and technology at composites manufacturer Exel Composites, explains…