Industry 4.0

Michele Guerrisi2023-04-26T07:58:47+00:00

The term "Industry 4.0", commonly referred to as the "fourth industrial revolution", describes the incorporation of cutting-edge technology into conventional industrial processes, including robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT). This integration attempts to improve manufacturing and other industries' productivity, efficiency, and innovation. Industry 4.0's...

What are the advantages of laser marking?

Dan Stephenson2024-11-19T16:04:11+00:00

Laser marking, the process of using lasers to engrave or mark surfaces, has gained widespread popularity due to its numerous advantages over traditional marking methods. This technique is employed for various applications, including adding human-readable information for traceability, incorporating 2D codes to provide additional data on products, or simply marking...

Traceability in Manufacturing

Dan Stephenson2023-11-28T16:16:10+00:00

  Traceability in manufacturing is more than just a process; it's a fundamental aspect that underpins the efficiency, quality, and compliance of a production line. In this blog post, we'll delve into the concepts of traceability and its crucial role in the manufacturing and production landscape. We'll explore what traceability is,...

Marking and Verification-Should you consider it for part identification?

Dan Stephenson2024-11-26T10:48:58+00:00

Part marking and verification

Machine readable identification markings are an essential part of modern manufacturing, inventory control and asset tracking processes. But are you doing enough to verify the quality of your marks? Do you realise the possible consequences of not verifying their quality? A growing number of industries are recognising the...

Four Marking Technologies for Supply Chain Traceability

Dan Stephenson2023-12-21T10:12:43+00:00

There is a growing demand for supply chain traceability within UK manufacturing. The practice originates from stringent supply chain standards within the aerospace and automotive sectors, which in addition to the rise of Industry 4.0 and global competition, continues to put pressure on UK manufacturers to invest in additional...