Dean Group was recently tasked to create integral components for an innovative architectural design, the Cloud Cities Barcelona. The team was approached with a unique challenge to create a significant amount of high-quality metal nodes for an intricate installation that would need to withstand its own stresses and additional ones...
The UK manufacturing industry has a rich history of innovation and progress from the Industrial Revolution to today. The industry is constantly evolving and adapting with new technologies and processes emerging to meet client demands and recent industry trends. Read on to discover the predicted changes for the industry and...
Unforeseen world events such as the pandemic significantly damaged manufacturing companies' standard global supply chains. As a result, erratic disruptions became commonplace as the manufacturing industry struggled to acquire the raw materials needed for daily operations. Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges Whilst these disruptions can be mitigated through new supply chain...
Demand forecasting is essential for creating a strong supply chain and maintaining reliable manufacturing operations. Efficient manufacturing operations rely on demand forecasting to create financially lean operations. Read more about the benefits demand forecasting provides manufacturing below. What is Demand Forecasting? Demand forecasting relates to estimating your required resources for...
In 2023, the events of the past three years still affect manufacturing in the UK. International disruptions and significant changes in the national economy and COVID brought about numerous obstacles the sector still struggles to overcome. The rising costs that UK manufacturing must manage are an unfortunate consequence of these...
The UK is struggling with many different challenges that are affecting the economy and the various industries that empower it. Following the struggles of the global pandemic, manufacturing has adapted to erratic lockdowns in China disrupting operations, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and most recently, the UK’s struggling economy. With one...
Many manufacturing processes have adopted the inclusion of digital elements. This rise of digital methods throughout manufacturing is part of a broader movement to create a more accurate, efficient and cost-effective approach that increases a company's competitiveness within its field. CNC machines and smart factories are excellent examples of how...
There are challenges in every industry sector, but with the aerospace industry having a more prominent international footprint than any other sector, it is understandable that it is facing a multifaceted and complex future. From some points of view, the skies may seem encouraging. We have seen high demand for...
There's no denying that the pandemic has had a big impact on UK manufacturing – and still continues to affect the sector on an ongoing basis. It’s also true that the outbreak has helped companies to discover weaknesses and opportunities to improve in their business, so there are many lessons...
The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 under a withdrawal agreement covering areas like trade, social security, the level playing field, UK participation in EU programmes, internal security and transport. However, not everyone is one hundred per cent sure about the new partnership. Some UK manufacturers are happy...
Reskilling the manufacturing industry is now more important than ever. While manufacturing was already suffering from a skills gap, the COVID-19 pandemic really accentuated the issue. To bridge this gap and ensure the modern workforce can answer the challenges of the sector, it’s crucial that businesses reskill their employees to...
Checking physical equipment during a quieter period or during downtime is crucial to prevent future disruption to operations. Even if you’re busy, you should still carry out maintenance, especially if your equipment has seen a lot of use recently. It can be difficult to keep up a regular maintenance schedule...
