Entries by Jack Taylor

READ: HOW DIGITAL TWINS ARE DRIVING INNOVATION AND CHANGE WITHIN MANUFACTURING

Last month’s The Manufacturer discussed the development of digital twins; a method of mirroring manufacturing processes in areas where predicting outcomes of a product lifecycle is difficult. The article – which is available to read online – profiled the work of digital twin and simulation software company, and SMA technology partner, Lanner. Lanner’s WITNESS process […]

‘Factory in a Box 2’ mixed reality demonstrator at Smart Factory Expo

The demonstrator has been delivered in partnership with Siemens and will be on the Siemens stand D30 at this week’s event Factory in a Box (FIAB) 2 will be showcased at this week’s Smart Factory Expo in Liverpool. Developed using the Smart Manufacturing Accelerator framework, FIAB 2 is a mixed reality demonstrator for the automated […]

Factory in a Box to be showcased at Smart Factory Expo

The demonstrator will show businesses how they can grow through the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies For the first time ever, the Factory in a Box (FIAB) demonstrator will be transported from its home at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) to the upcoming Smart Factory Expo on 13-14th November in Liverpool. Delivered by the Coventry-based […]

SMA Technology Partner case study: Ultimo

About Ultimo Ultimo Software Solutions is an international company which develops, sells and supports software for the functional management of business assets and processes. As a market leader across multiple sectors, Ultimo offers a broad solution portfolio for Maintenance Management, Safety Management, Facility Management, Fleet Management, Infra Asset Management and IT Service Management. More than […]

Watch: BBC News visits Factory In A Box at the MTC

BBC Midlands Today recently visited the Manufacturing Technology Centre as part of a feature profiling the Factory in a Box. The footage was aired live on BBC One on Tuesday 23rd July and included interviews with MTC’s Chief Executive Clive Hickman and Technical Specialist Hannah Edmonds. For more information about how the Factory in a […]

“Factory in a Box” launched at MTC

Demonstrator to help businesses adopt smart manufacturing An innovative “Factory in a Box” demonstrator to show businesses how they can grow through the adoption of smart manufacturing techniques and processes has been launched at the Manufacturing Technology Centre. Developed by the Coventry-based MTC working alongside the University of Birmingham, Loughborough University and a team of […]

SMA celebrates successful launch of Factory in a Box demonstrator

More than 200 representatives from across industry, academia and government visited the MTC this week for the official launch of the Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (SMA) and Factory in a Box (FIAB). Attendees were given a live tour and demonstration of the Factory in a Box; an industrial-scale demonstrator showcasing how industrial digital technologies can change […]

CONFERENCE AGENDA RELEASED FOR SMA LAUNCH EVENT

This week the MTC will host representatives from across the digital manufacturing industry for the official launch of the Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (SMA) and Factory in a Box (FIAB) demonstrator. The event, which takes place on Wednesday (13 March), will welcome industry thought-leaders, academia, partners and stakeholders and will provide an unrivalled opportunity to experience […]

Date announced for official launch of SMA and factory in a box

Industry thought-leaders, academia, partners and stakeholders will come together on Wednesday 13 March for the official launch of the Smart Manufacturing Accelerator and Factory in a Box demonstration. Hosted by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Ansty Park, Coventry, the one-day event is designed to encourage collaboration, networking and learning and will provide attendees with […]

SMA Technology Partner Case Study: Unison

Established in 1973 to design and build computerised control systems for industry, Unison designed and manufactured the first all-electric tube bending machinery in 1994 and continues to be the UK’s leading manufacturer of tube bending machines. Unison currently has the largest range of all-electric tube benders on the market, from 1/2″ to 10″, that are […]