Talking Industry

sponsored by www.drives-expo.com Efficiency and sustainability practices are pivotal for the success of manufacturing, especially in SMEs. Optimising processes through advanced technologies and automation not only enhances productivity but also drives down costs, directly influencing the bottom line. Sustainable practices, from resource-efficient production to waste reduction, resonate with environmentally-conscious customers and confirm to increasingly stringent regulations. Cutting-edge methodologies can simultaneously elevate operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, propelling manufacturing enterprises towards a future where economic success converges with ecological stewardship, ensuring long-term profitability and resilience. Joining this transformative journey is not just a professional choice but a commitment to shaping the future of manufacturing, both locally in the UK and globally. Join Talking Industry along with efficiency sustainability experts, as Andy Pye discusses with them the pros and cons of adopting a sustainable approach to manufacturing. How can this have a positive impact on your businesses bottom line and the planet?

Efficiency and sustainability practices are pivotal for the success of manufacturing, especially in SMEs. Optimising processes through advanced technologies and automation not only enhances productivity but also drives down costs, directly influencing the bottom line. Sustainable practices, from resource-efficient production to waste reduction, resonate with environmentally-conscious customers and confirm to increasingly stringent regulations. Cutting-edge methodologies can simultaneously elevate operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, propelling manufacturing enterprises towards a future where economic success converges with ecological stewardship, ensuring long-term profitability and resilience. Joining this transformative journey is not just a professional choice but a commitment to shaping the future of manufacturing, both locally in the UK and globally. Join Talking Industry along with efficiency sustainability experts, as Andy Pye discusses with them the pros and cons of adopting a sustainable approach to manufacturing. How can this have a positive impact on your businesses bottom line and the planet? Talking Industry is sponsored by www.drives-expo.com

Efficiency and sustainability practices are pivotal for the success of manufacturing, especially in SMEs. Optimising processes through advanced technologies and automation not only enhances productivity but also drives down costs, directly influencing the bottom line. Sustainable practices, from resource-efficient production to waste reduction, resonate with environmentally-conscious customers and confirm to increasingly stringent regulations. Cutting-edge methodologies can simultaneously elevate operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, propelling manufacturing enterprises towards a future where economic success converges with ecological stewardship, ensuring long-term profitability and resilience. Joining this transformative journey is not just a professional choice but a commitment to shaping the future of manufacturing, both locally in the UK and globally. Join Talking Industry along with efficiency sustainability experts, as Andy Pye discusses with them the pros and cons of adopting a sustainable approach to manufacturing. How can this have a positive impact on your businesses bottom line and the planet? Talking Industry is sponsored by www.drives-expo.com

Aaron Blutstein speaks to Tore Hattrem, Norway's ambassador to the UK since August 2023, and Hilde Hukkelberg, Director UK and Ireland at Innovation Norway to find out a bit more about the current state of business relations between the UK and Norway, particularly in terms of offshore manufacturing.

Two experienced experts in industrial networking, David Folley and John Browett, join Consultant Editor Andy Pye for a topical discussion on trends in industrial networking, focusing on the business case behind the role of industrial networking in digitalising manufacturing and processing plants. The topics under discussion will include, but not be limited to: * The Benefits of Smart Data * Cybersecurity – the risk of hacking * The advantages and limitations of wireless networking * Time-Sensitive Networks – what are they? * Moving to 5G, 6G, while “sundowning” 2G and 3G

Two experienced experts in industrial networking, David Folley and John Browett, join Consultant Editor Andy Pye for a topical discussion on trends in industrial networking, focusing on the business case behind the role of industrial networking in digitalising manufacturing and processing plants. The topics under discussion will include, but not be limited to: * The Benefits of Smart Data * Cybersecurity – the risk of hacking * The advantages and limitations of wireless networking * Time-Sensitive Networks – what are they? * Moving to 5G, 6G, while “sundowning” 2G and 3G

Two experienced experts in industrial networking, David Folley and John Browett, join Consultant Editor Andy Pye for a topical discussion on trends in industrial networking, focusing on the business case behind the role of industrial networking in digitalising manufacturing and processing plants. The topics under discussion will include, but not be limited to: * The Benefits of Smart Data * Cybersecurity – the risk of hacking * The advantages and limitations of wireless networking * TIme-Sensitive Networks – what are they? * Moving to 5G, 6G, while “sundowning” 2G and 3G

How can manufacturing industry make the most of the robotics revolution? Until now, UK businesses have failed to capitalise on the opportunities presented by automation with industrial robots in the UK. Recent research by Boston Consulting Group identifies a significant gap between the ambitions of companies to implement robots and the actual implementation of systems. This session of Talking Industry explores the trends and implications of the fast-growing robotics and automation industry in the UK. An expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information, at the time as there is a shortage of workers with competent skills to meet industry demand.

How can manufacturing industry make the most of the robotics revolution? Until now, UK businesses have failed to capitalise on the opportunities presented by automation with industrial robots in the UK. Recent research by Boston Consulting Group identifies a significant gap between the ambitions of companies to implement robots and the actual implementation of systems. This session of Talking Industry explores the trends and implications of the fast-growing robotics and automation industry in the UK. An expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information, at the time as there is a shortage of workers with competent skills to meet industry demand.

How can manufacturing industry make the most of the robotics revolution? Until now, UK businesses have failed to capitalise on the opportunities presented by automation with industrial robots in the UK. Recent research by Boston Consulting Group identifies a significant gap between the ambitions of companies to implement robots and the actual implementation of systems. This session of Talking Industry explores the trends and implications of the fast-growing robotics and automation industry in the UK. An expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information, at the time as there is a shortage of workers with competent skills to meet industry demand.

The future of safety engineering in manufacturing and processing plants is digital, which creates opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants safe and secure. This edition of Talking Industry addresses how implementing safety initiatives can enhance efficiency, while addressing the risks.

The future of safety engineering in manufacturing and processing plants is digital, which creates opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants safe and secure. This edition of Talking Industry addresses how implementing safety initiatives can enhance efficiency, while addressing the risks. We will cover: Integrating technology into new and existing assets The contribution of newer technologies to a risk-reduction programme. Maintaining functional safety integrity Utilising safety logic for reduced security risks Safeguarding hazardous areas where conventional cable runs would struggle.

The future of safety engineering in manufacturing and processing plants is digital, which creates opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants safe and secure. This edition of Talking Industry addresses how implementing safety initiatives can enhance efficiency, while addressing the risks. We will cover: Integrating technology into new and existing assets The contribution of newer technologies to a risk-reduction programme. Maintaining functional safety integrity Utilising safety logic for reduced security risks Safeguarding hazardous areas where conventional cable runs would struggle.

Talking Industry's Aaron Blutstein talks to Marcus Pont, CEO & Co Founder of Domin, about the company's rapid growth and technological advances. 

Aaron Blutstein talks to Chris Rooum, Business Development Director at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC) to talk about skills and training for UK manufacturing in the Smart era.

Sponsored by www.drives-expo.com How can digital technologies be used in maintenance activities to get benefit? Is connecting to the cloud safe? What can you learn from your machines, even without getting heavily into machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)?

Sponsored by www.drives-expo.com How can digital technologies be used in maintenance activities to get benefit? Is connecting to the cloud safe? What can you learn from your machines, even without getting heavily into machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)?

Sponsored by www.drives-expo.com How can digital technologies be used in maintenance activities to get benefit? Is connecting to the cloud safe? What can you learn from your machines, even without getting heavily into machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)?

Aaron Blutstein speaks to Haf Cennydd, portfolio director at Nineteen Group, the organiser behind Manufacturing & Engineering Week, to find out a bit more about its plans for Drives & Controls, Air-Tech, and Fluid Power & Systems Exhibitions as part of next year's 2024 M&E Week.

Talking Industry's Aaron Blutstein talks to John Kraus, Chief Executive for Engineers Without Borders UK, to find out a bit more about the origins, philosophy and the role the organisation is playing to help reimagine engineering practice so that engineers can respond effectively to the complexity and uncertainty of pressing global challenges such as climate change.

The net-zero challenge is of global importance and manufacturing industry's role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. Manufacturing generates around 11% of total emissions, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course. How can the manufacturing community play its part in global decarbonisation and save money on energy consumption?

The net-zero challenge is of global importance and manufacturing industry's role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. Manufacturing generates around 11% of total emissions, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course. How can the manufacturing community play its part in global decarbonisation and save money on energy consumption?

The net-zero challenge is of global importance and manufacturing industry's role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. Manufacturing generates around 11% of total emissions, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course. How can the manufacturing community play its part in global decarbonisation and save money on energy consumption?

Digitalisation is a journey, so to start with, keep it simple, start small, then scale up. Focus on certain aspects: Smart Maintenance, Smart Product Development, Smart Inventory Management, Smart Supply Chain, etc. While the boundaries between IT and OT are blurring, there are two parts in an IIoT project: people with IT knowledge have difficulties with data acquisition from the field; people with an OT profile may struggle with cloud systems, value creation & distribution, which require some level of IT competence. 

Digitalisation is a journey, so to start with, keep it simple, start small, then scale up. Focus on certain aspects: Smart Maintenance, Smart Product Development, Smart Inventory Management, Smart Supply Chain, etc. While the boundaries between IT and OT are blurring, there are two parts in an IIoT project: people with IT knowledge have difficulties with data acquisition from the field; people with an OT profile may struggle with cloud systems, value creation & distribution, which require some level of IT competence. 

Digitalisation is a journey, so to start with, keep it simple, start small, then scale up. Focus on certain aspects: Smart Maintenance, Smart Product Development, Smart Inventory Management, Smart Supply Chain, etc. While the boundaries between IT and OT are blurring, there are two parts in an IIoT project: people with IT knowledge have difficulties with data acquisition from the field; people with an OT profile may struggle with cloud systems, value creation & distribution, which require some level of IT competence.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning offer opportunities for increasing business performance, agility, and growth. Business leaders are determining how these techniques can integrate successfully with human intelligence and what they will deliver as they evolve. Despite this, there are questions regarding the ease of implementation, adoption, operation, and trust associated with these types of technologies. What is the current state of artificial intelligence in manufacturing, the challenges and barriers to adoption? What opportunities are offered for manufacturing, to the national net-zero goal?

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is the gold standard for measuring manufacturing productivity. Simply put, it identifies the percentage of manufacturing time that is truly productive. But worryingly, most UK manufacturers are running below a score of 60% and almost half are scoring under 40%.

Robotics and automated systems will form a critical part of the future UK manufacturing economy. As the ninth largest manufacturing economy in the world, the UK languishes as the 27th largest adopter of robotics. Brexit and COVID-19 have exposed weaknesses in our supply chains. Industry is facing the tightest labour market we have seen in modern times. These challenges could be addressed, in part, by faster adoption of robotics and automation. How can we accelerate this adoption and develop a competitive UK manufacturing sector?

The inaugural Talking Industry LIVE keynote address is an interactive, engaging and informal discussion by Mike Hague-Morgan, Executive Director of Autocraft Solutions Group, and Dr Megan Ronayne, Head of Industrial Technologies & Manufacturing at Innovate UK KTN. Together they explore how one of Europe's leading OEM partners for the manufacture,remanufacture and assembly of IC engines and EV batteries transitioned from being a very traditional manufacturer using hand tools and a paper system, to a high-technology company with world-class quality, repeatability and digital traceability which has been the catalyst for such rapid growth. Innovate UK's innovation ecosystem, including Innovate UK KTN and the Catapult Network played a vital role in the digital journey of Autocraft Solutions Group. Mike and Megan will explore how Innovate UK provided this leading powertrain manufacturing partner with collaboration, funding, and vision to give a practical and real life insight into how companies can achieve similar transitions.

Editor Aaron Blutstein talks with Dr Megan Ronayne, Head of Industrial Technologies at Innovate UK KTN about textiles, manufacturing, digitalisation within the industry and hopes for the future of manufacturing. 

Editor Aaron Blutstein talks Skills, Training and Technology in manufacturing and engineering, with a special focus on whats needed to help manufacturers adopt new digital technologies.

Editor Aaron Blutstein talks Skills, Training and Technology in manufacturing and engineering, with a special focus on whats needed to help manufacturers adopt new digital technologies.

Sponsored by KUKA, an expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information on how robots are shaping the future of the welding industry, at the same time that there is an absence of welders with competent skills to meet industry demand. How are robots and welding technology allowing manufacturers to address product quality, cost savings, reduced waste, weld integrity, repeatability, speed and accuracy?

Sponsored by KUKA, an expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information on how robots are shaping the future of the welding industry, at the same time that there is an absence of welders with competent skills to meet industry demand. How are robots and welding technology allowing manufacturers to address product quality, cost savings, reduced waste, weld integrity, repeatability, speed and accuracy?

Sponsored by KUKA, an expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information on how robots are shaping the future of the welding industry, at the same time that there is an absence of welders with competent skills to meet industry demand. How are robots and welding technology allowing manufacturers to address product quality, cost savings, reduced waste, weld integrity, repeatability, speed and accuracy?

3D printing is now considered a standard part of manufacturers toolkits across industry as a cost effective and accelerated alternative to conventional manufacturing techniques, such as subtractive manufacturing. Robotics & automation can enable a broad adoption of 3D printing, the key to which has to be ease of use and repeatable outcomes within fully integrated high-quality systems.

Safety engineering may need rethinking in manufacturing plants. The future of process is digital, which creates many opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants future-proof.

Safety engineering may need rethinking in manufacturing plants. The future of process is digital, which creates many opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants future-proof.

Safety engineering may need rethinking in manufacturing plants. The future of process is digital, which creates many opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants future-proof.

Talking Industry host Aaron Blutstein is in conversation with Sarah Black-Smith, about her career in industry, what it might take to encourage more women into engineering careers, lead times and hopes for UK Manufacturing over the next 5 years.  

Talking Industry host Aaron Blutstein is in conversation with Dave Atkinson, Regional Director and UK Head of Manufacturing at Lloyds Banking Group, about his career in industry, how Lloyds are supporting the manufacturing sector in the UK and his hopes for the future.

Talking Industry host Aaron Blutstein is in conversation with Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, about his career in industry, why the UK needs to adopt robotics and automation, and his hopes for the future of the manufacturing sector in the UK.

While an increasing number of enterprise companies and some SMEs are adopting digitally transformative technology, the UK continues to fall behind other nations, including the US and Germany. What can be done to further evangelise the benefits of digitally transformative concepts to improve efficiency and competitive perspective? How can clearer definitions concepts – like IIoT, Industry 4.0 Smart Factory, Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Analytics and AI – be promoted more clearly?

While an increasing number of enterprise companies and some SMEs are adopting digitally transformative technology, the UK continues to fall behind other nations, including the US and Germany. What can be done to further evangelise the benefits of digitally transformative concepts to improve efficiency and competitive perspective? How can clearer definitions concepts – like IIoT, Industry 4.0 Smart Factory, Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Analytics and AI – be promoted more clearly?

While an increasing number of enterprise companies and some SMEs are adopting digitally transformative technology, the UK continues to fall behind other nations, including the US and Germany. What can be done to further evangelise the benefits of digitally transformative concepts to improve efficiency and competitive perspective? How can clearer definitions concepts – like IIoT, Industry 4.0 Smart Factory, Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Analytics and AI – be promoted more clearly?

The net-zero challenge is of global importance and the UK manufacturing industry's role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. We generate 454.8 million tonnes of CO2 per annum, almost 11% of the UK total, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course.    

The net-zero challenge is of global importance and the UK manufacturing industry's role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. We generate 454.8 million tonnes of CO2 per annum, almost 11% of the UK total, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course.    

The net-zero challenge is of global importance and the UK manufacturing industry's role in decarbonisation cannot be overlooked. We generate 454.8 million tonnes of CO2 per annum, almost 11% of the UK total, so as a collective we need to invest in and promote new technologies to change our course.

Connectivity is a one-word summary for the Industry 4.0 revolution. From fieldbus to industrial Ethernet, from proprietary technologies to open standards, the evolution of network technologies has improved productivity and increased the interoperability of communication. Our exciting, five-man international panel combines new and returning members. 

Connectivity is a one-word summary for the Industry 4.0 revolution. From fieldbus to industrial Ethernet, from proprietary technologies to open standards, the evolution of network technologies has improved productivity and increased the interoperability of communication. Our exciting, five-man international panel combines new and returning members.