Product Design Assembly Features

How can the UK tackle the looming STEM exodus?

How can the UK tackle the looming STEM exodus?

Skills gap, skills gap, skills gap. It’s a frequently discussed issue amongst UK manufacturers – and with good reason. It’s no secret that labour shortages are a perennial problem plaguing the industry. But, alarmingly, it seems that we aren’t only facing a lack of available upcoming talent within the UK, we’re now actually risking losing what talent we already have.

Navigating the supply chain crisis

Navigating the supply chain crisis

Global supply chains are under massive pressure to keep up with demand, while coping with raw materials and product shortages. Manufacturers may feel like there isn’t much they can do to change the situation, but there are strategies which can help companies stay afloat. Here, Sven Bretschneider, Head of supply chain at EU Automation, offers his top tips.

Sustainability benefits of LED UV curing

Sustainability benefits of LED UV curing

LED UV curing lamps are gaining popularity as a replacement for mercury arc lamps when curing light-curable materials. Their rise in use reflects their process benefits, but there are additional environmental advantages. The reduced energy consumption of LED UV systems can decrease a business’s carbon footprint while achieving a return on investment (ROI) and enabling long-term cost savings.

Engineering a legacy: A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Engineering a legacy: A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

For this month’s issue of DPA, we take a step back to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and her life-long support of engineering.

Dispelling 10 myths about cyanoacrylate adhesives

Dispelling 10 myths about cyanoacrylate adhesives

Cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) – also known as superglues or instant adhesives – are fast-curing adhesives suitable for bonding a wide variety of substrates, including metals, plastics, elastomers, and porous materials. Because these materials have traditionally come with many compromises, there are several myths surrounding their use.

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