Government, Industry and the Trade Unions have come together to launch a new set of Guiding Principles for Digitalisation to help companies and the workforce make the most of the increasing drive towards a new digital era for manufacturing. According to Made Smarter, by 2030 the UK will
be the global leader in the creation, adoption and export of advanced digital technologies, shaping how the modern world does business. These new technologies will enable faster, more responsive and more efficient processes to deliver improved productivity and higher quality products at a reduced cost. To help companies and workforces drive the
take up of new technologies in a way that isn’t disruptive but produces good jobs, improved productivity and a clean footprint, Made Smarter has designed six guiding principles which it is asking companies to commit to themselves, as well as extending the relationship to their supply chains. The six Guiding Principles for Digitalisation are as
follows: 1. Partnership at Work
SIX GUIDING PRINCIPLES THAT WILL HELP DRIVE DIGITALISATION A strong partnership is essential to any process
of change. Employers will share plans for and address any issues arising from the introduction of digital technology through co-operation, consultation and mutual agreement with the workforce. 2. Health, safety, welfare and environment Industrial Digitalisation presents opportunities to
improve safety and environmental impact, and companies will assess any potential impacts on health, safety and sustainability arising from the use of digital technology and conduct appropriate training to mitigate any associated risks and to make the most of opportunities for improvement. 3. Developing digital skills for the future Employers and employees have a shared
ownership of skills development. This should be supported through organisational and personal development plans. Companies will ensure that people have access to the training they need. 4. Respect at work All workers are entitled to high standards of treatment. Job satisfaction, rather than job
intensity, will lead to improved productivity. The sharing of data and trust in its use is critical. Companies should consider developing codes of conduct on data use, including within supply chains, drawn up in consultation with the workforce and their representatives. Companies need to demonstrate that employee data is secure and that they are in compliance with regulations. 5. Job Security and enhancement Growth generated by digital technology should
be reinvested, where possible, into areas that provide more opportunities and better jobs within the organisation. Individuals should see their roles enhanced as a consequence of digital technology. 6. Equalities, diversity and inclusion Digitalisation can support inclusivity but issues,
including new ways of working and working time, job design, job evaluation, access to training, retraining and progression, can all have equality and diversity implications. Equality impact assessments should be included within any organisations’ plans for digitalisation.
www.makeuk.org
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Dust. An annoyance at best, but a potential barrier to efficient production and a danger to operator health and safety at worst. This month’s issue includes a number of features looking at the impact dust can have on the production environment and the ways in which it can be controlled and managed effectively. For example, on page 21 you
will find advice on effective ways of capturing and filtering airborne emissions, for both operator safety and plant efficiency. The feature on page 22 explains the importance of picking the right motor and variable speed drive package to reduce the risk of flour dust explosions in bakeries. And finally, on page 27, our feature explains how the food industry can save time, money and resources on cleaning by implementing food compliant source extraction systems. Michelle Lea
EXHIBITION NAME CHANGE IS A SMART MOVE
Despite the challenging economic climate, the outlook for the SPS exhibition is once again very positive and testifies to the importance of the exhibition for smart and digital automation. Some 1,650 automation technology providers from all over the world are expected to exhibit at the SPS event in Nuremberg from 26 – 28 November 2019. Exhibition visitors will benefit from
the wide range of products and services offered by national and international automation and digitalisation providers, and within one day will still be able to gain a complete overview of the market. At last year's event, 501 of the 65,700 total visitors came from the UK. Digitalisation is having a major
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impact on the automation industry. Exhibitors will therefore present not only their solutions, but also various products and example applications for digital transformation at the event. IT providers are also increasingly represented at SPS. The appeal is the strong emphasis on presenting the IT topics in cooperation with the
Chemical dosing specialist, WES Ltd, has published an in-depth white paper explaining the necessity for chemical bunds, examining the choices available and highlighting the responsibilities of businesses toward their maintenance. The white paper is entitled: ‘The
automation companies. Topics such as big data, cloud technology, 5G and artificial intelligence are often presented jointly with automation providers on the basis of practical examples and demos. This year, the guided tours once
again offer visitors from Germany and abroad the opportunity to visit exhibitors for a concise overview of specific topics, including machine learning and AI, product and machine simulation, industrial security in production, cloud ecosystems and predictive maintenance. The focus of the tours is on real use cases. As of 2019, SPS IPC Drives has a
new name: SPS – Smart Production Solutions, which better reflects its areas of focus.
www.sps.mesago.com
definitive guide to chemical bunding in the water industry’, and focuses specifically on chemical storage bunds in the water industry.
www.wes.ltd.uk
Leading chopper pump and mixer manufacturer Landia UK is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The company has grown steadily but surely since 1994, firmly establishing itself as a solutions provider, supplying every piece of equipment to meet customers’ specific needs, rather than off-the-shelf. Landia UK has seen its pumps and
mixers serve a multitude of industries, especially where hard-to-handle solids in wastewater create problems for less sturdy equipment. In the past decade, Landia UK has been particularly successful in the AD/biogas market.
www.landiaworld.com
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