At HSSMI we often look at innovative ways to improve existing workflows for the manufacturing engineering sector. One of the more recent interests was in the development of a workflow to implement the use of photogrammetry using drones for manufacturing. Photogrammetry is the science of making measurements from photographs through capturing hundreds of images […]
Image: © virojt / Adobe Stock Ships are a crucial asset of the global goods transportation system, as 85% of merchandise is carried by sea (Clarkson PLC, 2018). However, the shipping industry has remained change-averse for a long time, only adopting new technologies when required by regulations or when a short-term financial benefit is evident. […]
Image: © Seventyfour / Adobe Stock Adopting a new technology – as we see it in the automotive industry with its shift to zero carbon – requires not only new components and products to be manufactured in high volume, but also adaptation of whole supply chains and ecosystems. This major shift in the transport sector […]
During the HyDIME project, HSSMI conducted a techno-economic assessment of the HyDIME system being installed in Orkney and identified potential threats of the system as well as opportunities to scale and replicate it across the UK. The purpose of this report is to present the findings, outcomes, and insights that were generated during this work. […]
Image: © bilidi-kunst / Adobe Stock The Circular Economy represents an opportunity for businesses to rethink and redefine the way that they make, use and discard products. Moving away from the linear model of ‘take, make, dispose’, circular based business models can be just as profitable, if not more, through the redirection and recovery of […]
Maintenance in manufacturing The main purpose of regular maintenance within manufacturing is to ensure continuous operation of manufacturing lines and maximum productivity of production equipment. Through short daily inspections, cleaning, lubricating and making minor adjustments, small problems can be detected and corrected before they become a major problem that can shut down a production […]
Image: © ra2 studio / Adobe Stock Last week, at the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit during the UN Week, world leaders were presented with the outcomes of the Global Battery Alliance report “A Vision for a Sustainable Battery Value Chain in 2030”. The report, commissioned by the Global Battery Alliance (GBA) – […]
Image: © pressmaster / Adobe Stock Closed Loop Innovation For Filament Fabrication (CLIFFF) is a project where we are looking at developing a closed loop system for waste management of 3D printed plastics. The system will capture and produce new filament for a new cycle of production. The Closed Loop Innovation in Fused Filament Fabrication […]
Having joined HSSMI in 2013, Axel has held a number of senior positions within the company including Chief Technology Officer and Business Strategy Director. Axel was appointed by the Board late last year and officially began his Executive Directorship on the 1st January 2019. He said “I am excited and honoured to lead such a […]
