Industry & Manufacturing

What is VR in manufacturing?

Advances in computing have made the creation of virtual worlds much more accessible to a wide range of industries. Today, industries such as oil and gas, refining, power generation, which need to preserve and standardize the knowledge and experience of their personnel, have turned to VR and AR technologies for training in working with critical or hazardous systems. Every year there will be more and more advances in this area, so it is helpful to know how direction the development of technology is moving.

How VR can be used in manufacturing

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Low volume PCB assembly

The manufacture and fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a complex procedure that includes stages like design, production, and verification. As most of the forming operation is now computerized, these PCBs may be manufactured in bulk or in low quantities as necessary. Prototype production is simply which low volume PCB assembly entails. The low frequency assembly procedure like normal production, consists of three basic steps: fabrication, element positioning, as well as assembly

What is Low Volume PCB Assembly?

The technique of attaching parts to a smaller...

Devon Delivers for business success and work/life balance

Devon is being showcased as a great place to do business as part of a campaign to attract companies to the county. Devon Delivers , which aims to encourage businesses to relocate to the county, has launched a new video and website to highlight the county’s unique selling points as Devon looks to make a strong economic recovery post-pandemic. For companies considering expanding or relocating, the new Devon Delivers website provides a gateway to all the relevant information, research, premises and support to help businesses discover what makes Devon such an attractive prospect. This...

Mayflowerstone Limited, has secured a six-figure funding package from Lombard Asset Finance to drive forward plans to double turnover over the next 2 years

Worktop expert carves future growth

Plymouth-based fabricators of natural stone furnishings, Mayflowerstone Limited, has secured a six-figure funding package from Lombard Asset Finance to drive forward plans to double turnover over the next 2 years.

The £600,000 finance from Lombard Asset Finance will enable Mayflowerstone to increase the capacity, efficiency and the already high product quality of it’s workshop in Plymouth.

The Plymouth premises is where the business stores and fabricates a range of its high-quality materials such as granite, quartz, sintered stone, marble and Corian, which can be...

Devon manufacturers urged to have their say on life after Brexit

Small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in Devon are being encouraged to have their say on trading beyond Brexit as part of the latest Manufacturing Barometer.

Organised by SWMAS (The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), the country’s largest survey of its kind is looking to find out how companies are coping with the early months of life after leaving the EU and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The findings will be used to inform future Government policy and support, so input from as many SME manufacturers...

The Importance of Cleaning Injection Molding Machines with Purging Compounds for Plastic

Manufacturers know how essential maintenance and repair are to uphold the safety and efficiency of their facility. With all of the high-power and high-cost machines working in harmony to create products, a simple error such as not cleaning a machine thoroughly can throw off the entire production process. Manufacturers that use injection molding know this fact all too well, as they are consistently ordering purging compounds for plastics to clean their machines thoroughly.

If your faculty does not regularly use a purging compound for plastic build-up and residue to clean your...

Rural communities benefit from voucher scheme investment

Rural communities in mid Devon and west Somerset have received a huge boost to their broadband, thanks to Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) in partnership with Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Exeter based broadband provider Technological. A £350,000 investment through the Rural Gigabit Voucher scheme and CDS’ Community Challenge Programme has enabled Technological to deliver a full fibre network to over 180 premises in a number of hard to reach rural areas – with a further 400 in construction and 120 scheduled to be connected early next year. The full-fibre...

Bates Electric: 5 Excellent Industrial Electrical Services Offered

Bates Electric is a company located in St. Louis. They provide top-level electrical services and boast a good customer experience in the fields of Commerce, residential, and industrial electrical service within St. Lois.

In need of their services, contact Bates Electricals: 636-242-6334. Address 2006 Sierra Parkway Arnold, Missouri 63010-5108.

The company’s services include wiring, installation, upgrades, whole-home generators, lightning designs, and new construction projects.

The company’s main fields are:

Industrial and Commercial Electrical...

Welsh fabricator to support construction of Exeter Bus Station

CARDIFF-based aluminium fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium, has started work on a new project to benefit communities in the south west of England.

Dudley’s Aluminium is currently working with Kier on the development of a new bus station in Exeter. The project, valued at £360,000, is part of a much larger regeneration scheme in the city. The wider development scheme, called St Sidwells Point, also includes the construction of a low-carbon, state of the art leisure centre.

The new bus station will replace the current station which opened in 1964 and will include covered...

The Importance of Wearing Safety and Protective Work Wear in the Industrial & Manufacturing Sector

Are you the owner of, or a senior manager at a manufacturing concern? If so, providing high-quality work wear for your employees is your challenge.

Consequently, the following questions bear reference to this discussion and deserve a considered answer:

Why is safety gear, including work wear, important in an industrial setting?
Why must organizations invest in high-quality safety wear or clothing?
What are the “must-haves” for the industrial and manufacturing field?

Now that the parameters of this conversation have been set let...

A 5 Step Guide to Starting Your Own Machine Manufacturing Company

Want to build a company that builds machines? We've got your back. Check out this step-by-step guide on how to start a manufacturing company.

There has never been a better time to start a manufacturing business. The demand for manufacturing is great, and there is a movement to bring more manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.

Manufacturers generate almost 12% of the entire output in the U.S. and employ about 8.5% of the workers. You need to learn how to start a manufacturing company, but it’s worth it because there is so much opportunity.

Are you ready to learn the...