One of our manufacturing predictions for 2017 included the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it can aid the automation of the manufacturing processes, from supply chain to final product. Automation and connectivity on the factory floor or warehouse are crucial to not only reduce human error during the manufacturing...
China will relaunch the world’s fastest bullet train after the 21st of September of this year, when seven high-speed trains will be allowed to reach higher speeds once again. Following the two-train collision near Wenzhou that killed 40 and injured 191 back in 2011, the country cut back the speed...
Network Rail is looking to replace their copper wiring with aluminium one in an attempt to reduce overall costs. With news that rail fare prices are set to increase a staggering 3.6% in 2018, the subject of cost reduction in the rail industry has never been a more important topic...
The European Commission regularly gives us an idea of the business climate in different sectors. The business climate indicator (BCI) is put together from the results of regular surveys. The BCI for June 2017 has been released and we can see some good results at this point in the year....
Visualisation in design is an important aspect when it comes to engineering. Seeing the process of the component being created can help in improving its design. Advanced, functional, and intuitive visualisation for aerospace engineers can facilitate communication and learning, which increases collaboration within the industry. With immersive technology and visualisation,...
