Science and Engineering
New partnerships: Working together to develop innovative technology
When Huntingdon-based company Paragraf looked to develop their Multi Sensor Test Unit (MiST), they needed a manufacturing partner who could provide the expertise to get the product from design to production. ...
The European Union’s Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on the world’s first comprehensive set of artificial intelligence (AI) rules – the Artificial Intelligence Act. Following three days of intensive negotiations, this landmark proposal represents a significant leap forward in regulati...
The challenges of industrial moisture measurement
Industrial moisture measurement is a complex puzzle, with numerous variables impacting accuracy. Temperature, pressure, gas flow and fluctuations add layers of difficulty, making precise measurements challenging. Partnering with dedicated experts with 50 years’ experience i...
IPFL’s newest addition: BMF S230 2µm resolution system
Exciting News at IPFL! We’ve just upped our precision game by adding the incredible BMF S230 2µm resolution system to our lineup. This is micro-precision on a whole new level – think ultra-high resolution that's transforming the future of micro-manufacturing. With the BMF S230, we're n...
Sanner Group strengthens medical device design and development capabilities with the acquisition of Springboard Pro
Sanner Group, a leading global healthcare packaging manufacturer and medical device Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) has acquired Springboard, a specialist in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets. ...
Top tips for presenters: What are your feet saying?!
Presentation Coaching writes...You’ve prepared and rehearsed your presentation, you’ve thought about how to make your audience feel welcome and keep them engaged - you’ve done all the hard work. But does your body language undermine you when you get on stage? In today’s blog, we conside...
Reflections on 2023 from Prototype Projects
Justin Pringle, MD of Prototype Projects, shares his reflections on 2023, a year focused on people and progress. ...
Improved surface finish for CNC machined parts
Prototype Projects' CNC machined parts now benefit from an improved surface finish thanks to their recent investment in a vapour honing system. They use vapour honing on most parts ordered via their Express, Standard and Economy CNC machining services. The only exceptions are where vapo...
Larger billets for Express CNC machining
Prototype Projects now offer two larger sizes of billet for Express CNC machining using their five-axis vertical machining centres (VMCs). After extensive trials, they are satisfied that their robots, Rocky and Apollo, can handle these billets reliably and efficiently while tending the ...
Why measuring moisture is vital in Li-Ion battery manufacture
Lithium offers considerable advantages over other battery technologies and, as a result, lithium batteries are now widely used in mobile phones, laptops, and electric vehicles. ...