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More sustainable material handling in just five steps

More sustainable material handling in just five steps

Research by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) found that 58 percent of manufacturers considered sustainability essential for competitiveness. Sustainability is a strategic imperative, including in material handling processes. Here, Carl Hodges, Business Development Manager at Gough Engineering, explores five ways manufacturers can reduce their environmental footprint.

Setting a new path for sustainability with robots

Setting a new path for sustainability with robots

Growing awareness of the impact of manufacturing on the environment is encouraging companies to apply technology to make their production processes more sustainable. Julian Ware, Sales Manager for ABB Robotics in the UK and Ireland, explains how the introduction of robotic automation is enabling companies to re-imagine their processes to minimise waste.

Understanding the EU AI Act

Understanding the EU AI Act

The European Union has set a global precedent by introducing the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence. This landmark regulation, which officially came into force on 1 August, is designed to ensure that AI technologies developed and deployed within the EU are aligned with fundamental human rights, whilst providing a supportive environment for innovation and investment.

Understand your motor’s nameplate

Understand your motor’s nameplate

Whether you are looking to replace or repair a motor, when talking to your supplier or service provider, it is important to give them accurate details of the motor you currently have. The most relevant information should be recorded on the motor's nameplate. To help users understand the information on their motor nameplates, Karl Metcalfe, Technical Support at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT), explains what key elements mean.

How to measure a screw: A practical guide

How to measure a screw: A practical guide

Hey there! Patrick Faulkner, Lead Engineer at Accu here. Let's talk about how to measure a screw, specifically a cap head screw.

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