Regardless of how well made that pair of leather shoes in the window is, if they're not available in your size, you can't buy them - even...

This is a very interesting article written by David Mizne in Human Resources Today.

With the increasing battle we face within the...

Writing for E&T, Jade Fell and Jonathan Wilson report on the Konica Minolta ‘Workplace Hub’. Of course, there is much talk these days...

Whether you've outsourced your manufacturing to an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider already, or you're still...

When I was at school, Design Technology (DT) mainly consisted of balsa wood, hacksaws, sandpaper and the odd bit of perspex. Don't get me...

In this article by ASME they highlight the importance of engineers adopting a LEAN strategy to their working style. The article suggests...

In this article, Stuart Parkinson takes a thought-provoking standpoint on how an ethical approach to industrial policy is key to ensuring...

In this new report, the CBI calls for a commitment to increasing R&D spend from 1.7% to 3% of GDP by 2025. This would put the UK on...

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be extremely costly in an electronics manufacturing facility. ESD is the sudden flow of electricity...

Interesting talk this afternoon at Southern Manufacturing by Dr. Zoe Webster from Innovate UK. 

Zoe explained that Innovate UK work with...

Making the decision to outsource your procurement, assembly, and test to an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider is not one...

It is probably fair to say that we all talk about employee engagement and most modern businesses will no doubt have some way of measuring...

It's a well-known fact that manufacturing exhibitions and trade shows are a great way of finding new suppliers, developing industry...

With the ever increasing difficulty to recruit skilled people into the manufacturing industry, we shouldn't ignore the impact of the gig...

At times we are all probably guilty of searching for the best price, and when we do, it is easy to forget about the bigger picture. As an...

In this blog Nick Lazaridis illustrates how 3D printing is expected to make up a substantial proportion of the manufacturing sector in...

Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) providers should consider adopting automation standards already used in wafer fabs, and the IoT...

So much talk and posturing on Brexit and we have not yet triggered Article 50. Since the decision last June to leave the EU we have...

It's no secret that Britain’s manufacturers are struggling to recruit skilled workers and keep pace with global technology. According to...

Kelly Hodgkins, writing for Digital Trends, makes some great points in this article about the potential of a new battery technology for...

With all the shock and furore surrounding the announcement of the winner of the Academy Award for Best film recently, I wonder how many...

It was encouraging to learn from the recent budget announcement that further investment will be made in technical skills and education....

Since graduating and working for an electronics manufacturing company, I understand how important a 'good' CV really is in finding your...

When I first heard that Nokia was re-launching the 3310 I felt mixed emotions. As a lover of retro technology, it made me smile and I was...

According to Cambridge Consultants, the future of IoT could well be 'smart dust'. At first glance, this might seem a bit sci-fi, but they...

This article from dataquarks, although written before the decision on Brexit was made, throws up some thought-provoking questions.  With...

I don't know about you but every morning, I switch on my laptop, load up my emails, grab a hot coffee and settle in for a quick catch up...

As an Original Equipment Manufacturer, you have a lot of industry experts in your business. Engineers, production operatives, logistics...

I don't know about you, but I hate being late. However, much to my dislike, being late can often be out of your control. Take, for...

I recently read this interesting article from Talentspa. Unfortunately, millennials have a reputation for being impatient, self-absorbed,...

Clearly, the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to have a massive impact on all our lives in the near future.

More specifically our working...

We all have reservations about relinquishing something that we have built and nurtured from a mere idea to a fully fledged entity. I...

According to Chris Myers, introverts make great leaders, and being that way inclined myself I would tend to agree! It got me thinking...

Reported by the BBC, the government has now announced its post-Brexit digital strategy in an attempt to keep the UK at the forefront of...