A lot of the work that we do at Pryor involves supporting large manufacturing companies on their marking and traceability applications. This normally means that we are a few steps back from working with customers who are producing a finished product. So, it is always nice when we do get...
A fantastic opportunity to join Pryor as part of our apprenticeship programme run in conjunction with the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre. Pryor's apprenticeship programme is well established and has been very successfully in starting the careers of many current Pryor employees. If you have a keen interest in...
Pryor have been manufacturing marking products in Yorkshire for 173 years and we are very proud of our heritage and roots within the region. Joining up with an organisation such as Made in Yorkshire, which is part of the Made In Group, allows us to work together to champion...
Dot Peen Marking is a method of permanently marking and identifying parts and components. Whilst these are usually metal parts, dot peen marking can be used on a wide range if different materials. A Dot Peen Marking Machine is the equipment used to apply this data, text, or logo. It...
ISO/IEC TR 29158 is an ISO specification regarding the quality of Direct Part Marks. It can be used in any application, but is common in automotive manufacturing and some military applications. The standard is based on ISO1415 which is a quality grading system for printed, black and white Data Matrix codes. The...
In 1936 the ATA (Air Transport Association) was formed to represent the aerospace industry. The ATA Spec 2000 is an international standard that was subsequently developed to improve communication and information flow between members of the interconnected global supply chain network. Now renamed as Airlines for America, the ATA continues...
The Heart of Steel is a monumental sculpture in Yorkshire with space to engrave 150,000 names. This is part of the wider Steel Man project, a future landmark which will overlook Sheffield. The Heart will eventually be included inside the 32-metre Steel Man. We became involved in the project a number...
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...
The IAQG is the International Aerospace Quality Group, a body formed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). It brings together OEMs and suppliers from across the Aerospace Industry to agree international quality standards. The IAQG website can be visited here: www.sae.org/iaqg/ The IAQG provides standards regarding many topics, one...
