Keeping abreast of the emerging trends in manufacturing.

Looking to ride the wave of the fourth industrial revolution? This trio of trends could be the wind in your sails.

As the saying goes, ‘they don’t make them like they used to’. Over the years, the types of products available in the market have evolved, and so have the methods used to create them. Technology has been a key driver of these changes, enabling enterprises to manufacture increasingly complex and valuable items with extraordinary precision and efficiency.

A trio of TechOffers from TechInnovation 2017
TechOffers that deliver comfort, convenience and cleverness were on display at TechInnovation 2017.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones are becoming more popular for both recreational and commercial purposes. Due to the limitations of current lithium batteries, manufacturers are looking for alternative power solutions to keep drones in the air longer and reduce the inconvenience of recharging or changing batteries shortly after a flight. 

ERS Industries is an established SME that manufactures electronic equipment racks for use in data centres. Over the last 15 years, it has grown by building on its strength in product design, manufacturing and good customer relationships. Despite its success, it is not resting on its laurels. Increasingly, data centres around the world are looking at ways to improve the efficient use of energy. To meet this emerging need for green data centres, ERS embarked on a journey to re-organise its product design and development process.