NEWS
NEWS
News and updates from the Innomech team
along with advice and industry commentary
NEWS
How can Automation Support Net-Zero Goals
The target year set by governments around the world who pledged to meet a net zero goal to reduce the negative impact of climate change on the environment. An ambitious target? Yes. An achievable target? We’re still seeing implementation progress. With numerous...
AI Automation in Manufacturing
Across all industry sectors, there is no escaping headlines surrounding developments, advances, and the use of AI. And like it or run for the hills at the mention of it, AI is here to stay. For manufacturing, AI automation has generated a lot of discussions and...
Integration of IT and OT in UK Manufacturing
Information technology and operational technology are not new concepts to manufacturing. Both play a role, and both have a function to perform. However, IT and OT convergence is a new way of thinking and operating. Helping to drive manufacturing forward, achieve...
Manufacturing Events That Should Be In Your Diary For 2019
Growing your business requires a strategy that needs resources to help develop and market your product. One of the best resources you can use for your marketing strategy is networking. Attending key manufacturing events offers you the opportunity to network with...
New Job Titles with the Automation Revolution
We’re currently in the midst of a global automation revolution that will change workplaces forever. From manufacturing to banking - automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the world of work. Just as with any industrial revolution, there are...
The Impact of Brexit on Automation in Manufacturing
Across the country, industry chiefs are trying to plan ahead for a future that is very difficult to predict. We’ve experienced a temporary boost from Brexit stockpiling, but how it will affect the industry in the longer term is still unknown. The only thing that’s...
Growth of the Healthcare Sector in 2019
Healthcare is not a trend. It is a necessity and as such, the industry doesn’t have to worry about the peaks and troughs that other businesses experience, in fact as the population grows and ages, the challenge for the healthcare sector is meeting the needs and...
What Do You Need to Know Before Automating Your Manufacturing?
Businesses who automate their manufacturing process do so because they want to make the process easier; they want to create a slicker, cost-efficient and quicker supply chain. When all goes well, it achieves these goals. However, to get to the point where everything...
The Impact of Automation in the Medical Device Industry
Here we are, in industry 4.0. The future of automation in the medical device industry is very much present. Robotics has been a huge factor in this evolution with a 12% increase in just 2 years. In this post, we’ll be exploring how this increase in robotics has...
The Smart Factory and the Future of Manufacturing
Traditional automation is ingrained within manufacturing, but the future is smarter. A Smart factory is connected in every sense and this enables real time communication between systems and operators. Industry 4.0 is upon us and it is revolutionising manufacturing. In...
Automate Manufacturing to Grow Your Business
Automation has revolutionised manufacturing; it isn’t just a process accessible to the big businesses involved in mass production. The technology is so advanced that automation can be utilised by smaller - mid-sized businesses who want to significantly grow their...
We Owe It To Future Generations To Inspire Future Engineers
There is a skill shortage in the engineering industry and due to the aging workforce, this is only going to get worse. Every year engineers are retiring but there is not a sufficient number of youngsters to fill the gap; there is currently a shortfall of 20,000...
Why Outsource Industrial Automation?
Industrial automation is a complex process that requires a systematic and tested approach. There are various factors to consider including the feasibility and risk that will inform the project approach. Some businesses opt for creating these systems in-house with the...
Amazing Advances in Medical Technology
So we live in a world of virtual reality, driverless cars and the every day, the internet sits in the palm of our hand. For anyone who watched Tomorrow’s World as a child, I think it is safe to say the future is here. So with all these advances what about the world of...
Why UK Manufacturing May be the Best Option for Your Business
Has mass manufacturing in the UK really passed its heyday? It is true that we have experienced a mass exodus by companies on a mission to bring costs down but over recent years we have seen a growing trend to bring it back. In this post we will explore why the UK is...
