Improving productivity combats rising material costs. UK manufacturing can expect to face a challenging few years as it adjusts to life alongside the European Union. Report after report has identified low productivity as a key challenge for all manufacturers. The recent weakness in the value of the Pound will help exporters, but to […]
Manufacturing output and orders grew over the last quarter, with export volumes growth the strongest for two and half years, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey. The survey of 459 manufacturers reveals that competitiveness in EU markets rose at the fastest pace since the series began in 2000, with competitiveness outside the […]
Pick-to-Light reduces production operator picking errors. Pick-to- Light is Mitsubishi Electric’s guided operator system for reducing picking errors by manual operators. It is designed to be deployed across many industry areas that include; automotive, logistics, semiconductor and life science sectors. It significantly reduces the risk of quality issues occurring in manufacturing processes. […]
mySchneider smartphone app updated for 2017. First launched on 2015, Schneider Electric has updated their free customer care app mySchneider for iOS and Android devices. With Push notifications, users can choose to receive real-time information relevant to their work profile and interests, including technical documentation, latest product news, case resolutions, and more. […]
At parts assembly production sites, where parts are picked from stock, it is almost inevitable that picking mistakes will occur. As parts become more complex and their component types increase, the problem of picking mistakes grows. With Mitsubishi Electric’s Guided Operator Solutions, such mistakes can be easily eliminated, helping to reduce waste, improve quality […]