by Simon Spode | Jun 23, 2025 | 3D Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Innovation, Manufacturing, News
Speaking at the recent Make UK Northern Conference, I was part of a panel of experts on AI in manufacturing. With more than 200 Make UK members present, ranging from large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout...
by Simon Spode | Mar 4, 2025 | Manufacturing, Materials, News, Quality & Inspection
Formula 1. The pinnacle of motorsport, where every millisecond counts, and aerodynamic efficiency reigns supreme. You’ve seen those sleek cars, meticulously designed to slice through the air. Now, imagine applying that same cutting-edge technology to your food...
by Simon Spode | May 10, 2023 | 3D Scanning, Engineering, Innovation, Manufacturing, Research & Development
A Guide to Harnessing the Power of LIDAR Technology to Create Accurate Digital Twins for Increased Manufacturing Efficiency As more manufacturers align to the digital world and start to appreciate the benefits of digitising their operations by developing digital...
by Simon Spode | Jan 31, 2023 | 3D Scanning, Design, Development, Manufacturing, News, Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering is a process that involves the analysis and reconstruction of an existing product or system with the goal of understanding its design, construction, and operation. The information gathered during the reverse engineering process can be used to...
by Simon Spode | Jul 8, 2022 | Automotive, Composites, Innovation, Manufacturing, News
As part of the inaugural National Manufacturing Day Mike Maddock, Vice Chair of the Make UK Yorkshire & Humber regional board, represented the organisation today when South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard visited the McLaren Automotive Ltd team at their Advanced...
by Simon Spode | Jul 1, 2021 | Design, Development, Innovation, Manufacturing
Digital twins are digital or virtual representations of a physical object or process. These digital representations are fed with real data acquired by sensors placed in the real component or process, which allow the simulation of behaviours, and can predict how the...