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Modern industrial practices have evolved and changed considerably from their first incarnations due to available technologies and processes. The discipline of instrumentation is no exception. Instrumentation can be defined as the term referring to measuring instruments used for

Cyclical change occurs in industry when novel and innovative technologies and methodologies start to transform and disrupt existing industrial practices. The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0 in common parlance is one such cyclical change that we are current in the midst of. It can be loosely defined as the introduction of automation and data exchange to create self governing manufacturing systems illustrated below.

Labour costs have begun to rise making automation more attractive and threatening job security. Focus has also shifted from mass produced products to customised products particularly in the field of consumer products. Fortunately, 3D printing is able to mitigate these changes and allow manufacturing to shift from traditional to advanced production.

In 2011, an article in the Economist noted that 3D printing “makes it as cheap to create single items as it is to produce thousands”. This simple yet profound description best describes the disruptive potential of 3D printing and why everyone is clamouring to jump on the 3D printing bandwagon.

The Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation is presented by HP for Business. The increasing adoption of IT and network infrastructures have certainly benefited manufacturers...

The Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation is presented by HP for Business. Wireless technology has developed tremendously over the last 5 years, changing the...

The Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation is presented by HP for Business. Modern manufacturing companies need to reduce costs and overheads in order to...

Part 1: What happens when businesses go green Establishing sustainable business practices is inevitably becoming significant for modern manufacturers of all shapes and sizes. This comes as public demand grows for a market that places value on the planet’s welfare more than just pure profit.