Industry & Manufacturing

The Benefits of Using a Portable Battery-Powered Refrigerator for Outdoor Adventures

For anyone who loves outdoor adventures, whether it's camping, road trips, or boating, a portable refrigerator can be a game-changer. Gone are the days of relying solely on ice-filled coolers that only keep food and drinks cold for a short time. Today, portable refrigerators, particularly battery-powered models, offer a reliable and convenient solution for keeping your provisions fresh no matter where you are.

Why Choose a Portable Refrigerator?

Portable refrigerators have revolutionized the way we store food and drinks while on the go. Unlike traditional coolers, which depend on...

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Top 4 temperature-controlled packaging solutions for perishable foods

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:18pm

Cold chain packaging is crucial for the food industry because it protects perishable products from modifying their size, shape and taste during transit. If the appearance and condition of food products are not met, the value of the product is lost, making insulated packaging essential. Not only that the perishable product loses its value due to temperature changes, but also enters a so-called danger zone where bacteria can grow and can lead to food poisoning.

Temperature-controlled packaging aims to preserve the temperature of your perishable product, minimizing any chance of...

4 Things You Need to Know About Photovoltaics

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 12/30/2022 - 2:45pm

It's the incredibly awesome direct conversion of sunlight into energy, with no moving parts, no radioactive waste or radiation, no chemical processes, no greenhouse gasses released, no noise, and no maintenance (unless you want to wash them off every once in a while).

It seems to be too wonderful to be true, but it isn't. The biggest disadvantage in the past was simply the high cost. But everything has changed now. Around the previous decade, manufacturers all over the globe have increased manufacturing capacity, and the cost of solar has plummeted by almost 80%! As a result, it...

8 Manufacturing Plant Quality Control Tips

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 12/21/2022 - 6:59am

Quality control plays an essential role in the manufacturing process, ensuring the safety and reliability of products. As a business owner, you must implement quality control measures throughout the production process to maintain a high standard.

But this is easier said than done. Implementing quality control measures can be challenging, from training teams to managing resources. But we intend to help.

This article will cover various tips to help you implement quality control in your manufacturing plant. We'll cover topics such as developing an efficient quality control...

Immensa Is Taking on the Untapped Market of Additive Manufacturing Technologies

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:31pm

For manufacturers, one of the biggest limitations on efficiency and speed of production is the need to have spare parts readily available. Organizations have to balance their specific spare parts needs, or if a single component falls behind in production – often because dozens of organizations make each of those individual products – the entire production process stops. Startup Immensa aims to change that with its digital platform focusing on additive manufacturing technologies, also known as 3D printing.

The Problem

Many manufacturers need thousands of small components to build...

Supply Chain Management: 10 Tips for Optimizing Your Supply Chain

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 8:41pm

If you're running a business, you know that having a well-optimized supply chain is essential to your success. Conversely, a well-managed supply chain can lead to missed opportunities and lost profits. Sometimes, hiring professionals like Pedigri Technologies can make the process easier for you. Now, we will discuss ten tips for optimizing your supply chain. By following these tips, you can ensure that your supply chain runs as effortlessly as possible and that your business is making the most of its resources.

Know your customers and understand their needs

The first...

Jobs fair to help South West employers tackle talent shortage

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 10/25/2022 - 7:23pm

Local businesses are invited to attend a free virtual jobs fair on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 10am - 2pm to connect with local adults who have recently completed a Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp.

Train4Tomorrow digital and technical Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council , provide a solution to the region’s recruitment challenges by training employed, self-employed and unemployed adults in Devon and Cornwall.

The Skills Bootcamps offer free training, lasting up to 16 weeks, in areas such as digital marketing, IT, cyber security, software development,...

Water jet cutting machines - uses and benefits

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/07/2022 - 9:03am

There are all sorts of machines used in manufacturing, but one of the most versatile is the water jet cutter. This machine uses a high-pressure stream of water to cut through almost any material. It can be used for precision cutting or for the rapid removal of large amounts of material. Here's a look at some of the key uses of water jet cutting machines and how they can benefit your business. Let's kick off with some common uses of waterjet cutting machines

Cutting And Shaping Of Metal

A water jet cutting machine by Techni Waterjet is a tool that is used for cutting and shaping...

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Specialist carpentry and joinery company celebrates 25th milestone anniversary with re-brand and expansion plans

Long-standing independent Devon-based company Wistman’s Ltd., specialists in bespoke joinery and carpentry, celebrates its 25th business milestone with a re-brand and move from Dartmouth to larger premises at Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot.

Formerly known as Rendle & Elliott Carpentry & Joinery Ltd., the company was established in Dartmouth in 1997 by Adrian Rendle and Wayne Elliott. Today it is known as Wistman’s Ltd.,

working with both private customers and commercial clients across the South West and the UK. Wistman’s provides a completely personal...

Safety tips to keep in mind while operating magnetic drills

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 08/21/2022 - 6:08am

Tools and other equipment can be dangerous if not operated properly. You are responsible for the safe operation of power tools such as magnetic drills irrespective of where you purchased your tools from, even if it’s from Rotabroach . The operator (you) must carefully read and follow any warnings, safety signs and instructions provided with or located on the equipment. Do not remove, defeat, deface or render inoperable any of the safety devices or warnings on such equipment. If any warnings have been removed, defeated or defaced, then the tool is rendered inoperable.

There are a...

Is Laser Engraving more Precise?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 08/03/2022 - 4:54pm

There are many ways to engrave an image or text onto an object. You can use a knife, a chisel, or even sandpaper to carve out the image by hand. But is there a better way? The Engraving People believe that laser engraving is more precise than other methods. It is highly suited for most scenarios, but not for all. Let's explore this and see when laser engraving is better than traditional printing methods.

To start with, laser engraving is a lot faster than other methods. If you're working on a large project, this can be a huge advantage. It can also be helpful if you need to make...

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