Innovation is a key component of economic growth and success and is of the utmost importance in manufacturing. After all, it leads to higher levels of productivity, efficiency and progress. Typically, innovation means to be on the lookout for something better, to see flaws and find solutions, to take an...
Brexit is taking up a lot of governmental resources, but it’s important not to let this obscure other fundamental issues in manufacturing; namely, the current skills gap that is impacting the industry. Considering there were 5.7 million SMEs in the UK at the start of 2018 – which accounts for...
When it comes to production of components with high accuracy, repeatability and cast integrity, this method is very popular in manufacturing. The process can be used to create a wide variety of parts for a large array of industries and sectors, such as oil and gas, automotive aerospace, defence and...
With Brexit negotiations still ongoing, it can be difficult to know for sure how the oil and gas industry will be affected. However, many organisations in the sector have researched and analysed the potential impact of the UK’s exit from the EU, including if we leave without a deal. (more…)
Dean Group’s experience in the oil and gas industry has allowed us to create castings suitable for a variety of applications, whether you work in downstream, midstream or upstream. Investment casting is a vital process for the sector, as it produces high-integrity parts capable of meeting the most demanding of...
The oil and gas industry is responsible for the production of fuel, but this vast sector also extracts, refines, transports and explores – in order to meet all the different requirements of these different tasks, it’s crucial that high-quality parts and components are used. Applications like heavy-duty locks, ramps and...
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 planet’s crust and is the third most abundant element in nature; it’s 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 – with many manufacturers unsure of what will happen to the free movement of people and products after March of this year – the...
Sustainability is a growing concern among people in many different industries, and manufacturing is no exception. We’ve previously addressed this subject in our article ‘The Next Step in Sustainability? Machines That Are Helping the Planet’. (more…)
