Comment and Analysis
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Efficient manufacturing – why the future’s ‘green’
The imperative for ‘green’ or efficient manufacturing has never been greater, writes Rakesh Kumar, Global Industry Product Director Manufacturing, Microsoft Dynamics AX. 25 Jan 2012 - Engineering Capacity
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Not a bad year after all
2011 has been a funny mix of a year. The news has been full of cuts, riots, unemployment and economic decline, the Eurozone seems to be perpetually dancing round the edge of a precipice and growth forecasts are poor. But that doesn’t really tell the real story as far as I’ve seen it. 21 Dec 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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What’s in a name?
What you call things can be a very emotive subject. 14 Nov 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Sorry, I missed it
I was in London last Sunday, fighting my way through the crowds on Oxford Street, when I saw a group of smiling young people dressed in matching tracksuits emblazoned with the WorldSkills logo. 21 Oct 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Faster Time to Insight
Andrew Carr, sales and marketing director, Bull UK & Ireland, looks at how manufacturers can benefit from a new approach to high performance computing. 21 Oct 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Get ready for RoHS 2
The scope of RoHS 2 may take manufacturers outside the electronics sector by surprise – Jenni Morland of TR Fastenings is advising them to be prepared. 21 Sep 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Order from chaos
I doubt that there were many engineering apprentices joining the riots that defaced and disgraced our country this summer. And while I can be as immoderate as the next hanging judge when it comes to suggesting ways to deal with the miscreants I do feel that there is an enormous paradox at work here. 07 Sep 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Don’t think lean, keep stocks
Castings supplier Majorfax says manufacturers should go against lean thinking and keep stocks of surplus materials for clients to ensure that they can cope efficiently and accurately with increased demand. 31 Aug 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Traceability adds value in supply chains
Traceability in the manufacturing process can add value in the supply chain – mitigating the risk of product recalls, reducing manufacturing costs and eliminating inefficiencies. 11 Aug 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Objet of desire
I had some friends over for a barbecue the other day, and as they sat in the kitchen staring out at the rain we started chatting about technology - writes Andy Sandford. 19 Jul 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Antisocial media
I must confess I am rather a duffer at social media, what you might call a late adopter - writes Andy Sandford. 19 Jul 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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When small is beautiful
Staying small being the key to survival and success is the rather unexpected message from FCJ Precision Grinding, a family-owned business in leafy Watford. The history of the company, as recounted by founder and senior partner, Frank Johnson, gives an insight into a history that is probably typical of many small family businesses. 05 Jun 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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In our May issue...
This month's issue includes the latest news from the subcontracting sector - with features on Forming and Fabrication, Oil and Gas, Rapid Prototyping - as well as an in-depth preview of the Subcon show. Sign up for your copy now. 02 May 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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Commodities boom or bust?
If you read the newspaper headlines you will know that Goldman Sachs has declared that the commodities bubble has burst. They have done no such thing, of course – writes Andy Sandford. 20 Apr 2011 - Engineering Capacity
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A breath of fresh air
Do you think it is safe to stop holding my breath now? For the past few months the recovery in manufacturing has looked too good to be true, but I am starting to think that maybe I can stop worrying – writes Andy Sandford. 20 Apr 2011 - Engineering Capacity
