Category: Features
Steel Dynamics Group Ltd. Acquires Ferrari Stainless & Alloys.
Steel Dynamics Group Ltd. Acquires Ferrari Stainless & Alloys Ltd. Launching P&P Non Ferrous: A Gateway to Enhanced Customer Services and Expansion Down South In a strategic move to bolster its position in the industry, Steel Dynamics Group Ltd. proudly announces the successful acquisition of Ferrari Stainless & Alloys Ltd. in Wimborne. This transformative development…
Sustainability is key to modern manufacturing
During my time supplying specialist metals into the manufacturing sector, I have noticed several things regarding the supply chain local to me in South Yorkshire. 1 Large Manufacturing companies often have difficult onboarding processes. This makes it difficult for smaller SMES or new market entrants to be able to supply them. 2 Manufacturing companies are…
Should you consider B2B ecommerce payments?
In the past, many believed that B2B products were too complicated to be sold online and buyers would not trust making high-value purchases through the internet. Physical sales relationships were seen as the only way to establish the trust required for B2B transactions. However, the digital age has significantly influenced the B2B research and buying…
Lasers: The Tesla of Tooling
Welcome back, I’m LaserEd, and I work with lasers. I’ll be laser-educating for The Metal Magazine and I hope it results in more metal parts being lasered! First of all, I haven’t had an accident after writing my last article about Laser Safety. I have been busy researching. Although it is time consuming, I love…
Implementing QMS Certifications for Small Businesses and Start-Up Companies
Welcome to the fourth and final instalment of this short series on Quality Management System certification for small businesses and start-up companies. In this 4 part series I have been explaining exactly what third-party certification involves, and how you can level up your business through this process. The standard we are focussing on is ISO9001:2015, as…
Net zero carbon does not mean zero!
Task 2 of the SUSTAIN project focuses on recycling the non-recyclable waste from the steelmaking process.
Beyond Steel: The Value of Carbon Capture and Utilisation in Steelmaking
Task 1 of the SUSTAIN project focuses on carbon capture and how to utilise the by-products of steelmaking to create commercially valuable products.
Energy Contracts: You’re either ‘OK’ or ‘Up a creek without a paddle’
CEC’s Liam Conway sheds light on why businesses are paying over the odds for their energy contracts, and what they can do about it.
The Cost of Labour in 2023
Michael Bolton from Comton Group discusses the cost of labour in 2023 as businesses battle rising costs and a competitive labour market.
A guide to implementing QMS certifications for small businesses and start-ups – Part 3
Quality expert Andrew Milner describes the factors to look for when choosing a certification body and explains the certification process.
Lab-quality analysis in the palm of your hand
Peter visits ARUN Technology to check out the first and only handheld CMOS-based LIBS analyser in the market to measure carbon in ferrous.
Pulsed Electrochemical Machining: A Potential Solution to Advanced Material Challenges
Kirk Gino Abolafia from Voxel Innovations explains the concept of pulsed electrochemical machining and its benefits in manufacturing.
Why are we still talking about e-commerce being the next big thing in the steel industry?
Peter Comerford wants to know why more businesses aren’t embracing the opportunities available to sell online.
300-series austenitic stainless steel: Ticking all the boxes
BSSA Managing Director Rob Cooper dives deep into the benefits of 300-series austenitic stainless steel alloys.
Green Steelmaking: The critical global resource and practical technical challenge
Dr Richard Curry believes the UK could fulfil its current manufacturing requirements without solely relying on new green steelmaking technology.
A guide to implementing QMS certifications for small businesses and start-ups – Part 2
Quality expert Andrew Milner describes some of the mistakes that people make when implementing QMS standards, and gives advice on how to overcome them.
Leading the way for skills development
NMITE’s Springboard Programme provides unique early career leadership development for engineers.
Thoughts and impressions from Farnborough International Airshow & Exhibition 2022
Peter Comerford tells us about the new aircraft, robotics, and logistics drones that he saw at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow.
Investigating a catastrophic failure
Sarah Bagnall from R-TECH Materials invites you along on an investigation into a catastrophic failure in a system designed to prevent undersea pollution.
A guide to implementing QMS certifications for small businesses and start-ups
Quality expert Andrew Milner explains why and how small businesses should seek to implement QMS standards and achieve certification.
Lasers 101 with LaserEd: Laser safety and laser uses
Laser expert Edwin Kroon explains the basics of laser safety and gives a case study for using lasers in industry.
Iracroft: Prize-winning tube specialists
Our competition winners invite us in for a look at their facility and tell us why video is at the top of their marketing agenda.
Should you consider Additive Manufacturing?
Chris van Dam guides us through the factors to consider when deciding whether AM is the best option for production.
The importance of stainless steel in the UK economy
BSSA Managing Director Rob Cooper discusses the importance of stainless steel to the UK economy.
Can the UK achieve energy sustainability with Wind and Photovoltaic energy?
The UK is entering a serious energy crisis. Are renewable energy sources the answer?
Lasers 101 with LaserEd: What are lasers and are they worth the expense?
Laser expert Edwin Kroon discusses the basics of lasers, and industrial use cases where lasers exceed the performance of alternative methods.
How AI software can help you streamline production and maximise efficiency
Harness the power of AI to monitor and analyse your processes, reduce waste, optimise workflows, and respond in real-time to changes in your situation.
Welding and why architectural designers should care
Welding information that’s essential for architects and designers to know when choosing finishes for products.
Setting the bar higher for quality – is ISO9001 still relevant in manufacturing today?
Quality Assurance expert Andrew Milner asks whether ISO9001 is still relevant in the manufacturing industry.
Thoughts and impressions from wire&Tube 2022
Peter Comerford shares his thoughts after attending the 2022 wire&Tube fair in Düsseldorf.
Learning about engineering, or learning to be an engineer?
Not all students benefit from learning in a lecture hall, and not all employers need graduates without hands-on experience.
The role of steel in a decarbonised society
The UK stands on the verge of a green industrial revolution, in which the steel supply chain will play a vital role.
The future of workspace design
Amron Architectural comment on the material and experience trends they saw at the Workspace Design Show, and explain how mesh can be used for more than car radiator grilles.
3D printing will revolutionise titanium manufacturing
Discussing the potential benefits for the aerospace industry of 3D printing with titanium.
The role of steel in creating a net-zero carbon, circular materials economy
How the UK’s leading academics are working with trade bodies to determine the best method of achieving a net-zero carbon, circular materials economy.
Circular saw or band saw?
Joe Johnson explains how a circular saw can out-perform a band saw, save you time and money, and lower your carbon footprint.
Blockchain: The Auditor’s Report
Counterfeit Parts: Knowing what they are, managing the risks, and how blockchain could change the game.
Engineering Graduates for Industry
Professor Gary C Wood explains how NMITE is working with industry to prepare engineering graduates for life in the real world.
