Hand tools have a job to do, so whether we’re talking about an axe or a circular saw, functionality and durability are always the most important factors. But not all hand tools are fit for purpose, despite being the right ‘type’ on paper. Siemens Gas & Power know this all
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3D printing is a huge opportunity for product manufacturers to create their own line of customised tools and equipment for their production line. This process reduces costs, lead times and eliminates dependency on third party suppliers. It can also bring about functional benefits, such as reduced weight and better part
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The design and development of surgical tools is a specialised process. It involves drawing designs by hand or on a computer, before a 3D prototype is created. The traditional manufacturing processes include making use of dies, moulds, drop forging, press work, machining and injection moulding, depending on the material. But
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Identifying opportunities for improvement on the production line is never a one-off exercise. As manufacturers increase their output, they are forced into a continuous cycle of improvement to keep quality high. One of the bottlenecks manufacturers face is the equipment they use itself. Whether we’re talking about milling machines, lathes,
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For over twenty years, 3D printing has shown exciting potential as a manufacturing process. In some industries, it has already started a revolution. But there has always been a material limitation. You see, most 3D printers print plastic. You can engineer plastics like PLA, PET, and ABS to demonstrate desirable
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To say precision engineering concerns itself with the design of machines, fixtures, and other mechanical and electronic components would be a little basic. It’s just as much about understanding the cause-and-effect relationship between machine and use, and the development and refinement of structures to make them function optimally. This is
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Earlier this year in May, Markforged announced an all-new AI-powered platform for manufacturing and inspection systems. Blacksmith has been dubbed “an autopilot for manufacturing,” because it has a continuous feedback loop which means what comes out of a 3D printer is learnt from. “For the last hundred years, machines have
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The best ideas are always the result of solving an everyday problem. For filmmakers and photographers, one of these problems is the sheer amount of kit that has to be carried around, so any products that can double up and serve more than one function make life a whole lot
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When global oil prices hit rock bottom, Andy Simpson’s role running oil and gas manufacturing facilities quickly changed. He went from running facilities and expanding their capabilities to shutting them down and reducing their capacity. This pivot forced him to reconsider his career. This led him to start his own
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Climbing Mount Everest is a Holy Grail for many an explorer and traveller. Many have tried, fewer have succeeded. Some have sadly lost their life chasing the summit. For Björn Lindwall, the challenge of climbing Mount Everest was too good to pass up on. As the CEO and founder of
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