Brexit day has now been postponed until 31 October, although the UK will be able to leave at any time before that date if a Parliamentary majority is achieved and an agreement is reached. However, even though the UK has been granted another extension to accomplish this, manufacturers across the...
Aluminium makes up 8% of the planetโs crust and is the third most abundant element in nature; itโs also one of the most commonly used materials in manufacturing. There are good reasons for this. The metal is soft, non-magnetic, ductile, corrosion-resistant and lightweight, yet still incredibly durable, making it perfect...
The oil and gas industry is considered one of the biggest sectors in the world, and can be broken down into three key areas: upstream (exploration), midstream (transportation, storage and processing of oil and gas) and downstream (filtering and refining). The post-refining is part of the transportation and storage stage....
UK manufacturing is undergoing a period of change. The constant technological advancements present in every sector mean businesses have to work smarter, be more efficient and, of course, be prepared to innovate. At Dean Group, we believe that technology enables growth and allows manufacturers to embrace new opportunities; delaying investment...
Technology changes rapidly and with a new year comes new technological possibilities and changes in the manufacturing sector. While the uncertainty of Brexit is still looming โ with many manufacturers unsure of what will happen to the free movement of people and products after March of this year โ the...
Sustainability is a growing concern among people in many different industries, and manufacturing is no exception. Weโve previously addressed this subject in our article โThe Next Step in Sustainability? Machines That Are Helping the Planetโ. (more…)
Following our theme of sustainability and how machines have become important in the quest to improve our lives and save our planet, we now look at how the latest advances in engineering are helping medicine to make our lives better, focusing on bionic limbs. Once a far-fetched work of fiction,...
At Dean Group, we believe itโs important to keep up-to-date with what is happening in the manufacturing world and the implications that new technologies and advancements bring. At the moment, a new electric supercar is making headlines in the automotive industry, and we couldnโt pass up the opportunity to take...
Machines are now indispensable to everyday life, be it to get us to work, to keep our food fresh, or to pay our bills. With the increased focus on the environment, more and more appliances and devices are also being invented as eco-friendly solutions to serious global sustainability issues. In...
Just as our industry is undergoing a great period of change โ driven by rapid technological developments โ so are we at Dean Group International, driven by our determination to ensure the security and longevity of the business. (more…)
3D printing is not only becoming increasingly popular in many manufacturing businesses but is also becoming the standard for some sectors. This additive manufacturing technology drives production by a digital blueprint and builds layer upon layer of material until the desired product is completed. (more…)
Industry 4.0 is a term that has been around for a while now; it represents a โfourth industrial revolutionโ. Although manufacturing processes are constantly changing, the current trend towards automation and data exchange has been a significant shift from previous years. (more…)
