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Don't just paper over the cracks: Unleashing the power of systems solutions

Don't just paper over the cracks: Unleashing the power of systems solutions

Behind every product request, there is, or should be, a business objective. Failure to keep that objective in mind often leads to papering over the cracks: superficial fixes that don't address the underlying issues.

One size does not fit all: The influence of customisation in Industry 4.0

One size does not fit all: The influence of customisation in Industry 4.0

Manufacturing in the era of Industry 4.0 differs massively from the days of Henry Ford, who once said customers can have “any colour as long as it’s black”. Today, the industry is no longer focused on mass production, but increasingly on connecting the customer to the production process and on customisation. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, discusses how customisation is changing the face of manufacturing.

How can industry make engineering more attractive to the next generation?

How can industry make engineering more attractive to the next generation?

According to new research, one in five British teenagers aspire to a career as a social media influencer. The field of engineering is currently far less popular among young people.

Keep ahead of the competition with TSN

Keep ahead of the competition with TSN

In a world of global markets where everything is moving faster and competition is fierce, companies need to have agile manufacturing operations to introduce products faster to market than other industry players. 

Motor efficiency: Top tips for preparing for the second stage of EU 2019/1781

Motor efficiency: Top tips for preparing for the second stage of EU 2019/1781

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the industrial sector accounted for 38% of total global final energy use in 2021, compared with 33% in 2000. Manufacturers must prepare for a new phase of EU eco-design legislation, coming into force on 1 July 2023.

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