Blog Post by James Brook
James BrookMay 14, 2026 3:03:17 PM
See FourJaw Smart Factory Expo 2026
FourJaw is exhibiting at Smart Factory Expo, part of Smart Manufacturing ...
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James BrookMay 11, 2026 4:27:30 PM
7 Things to Look for When Choosing a Production Monitoring System in 2026
Manufacturers are under growing pressure to improve productivity, reduce ...
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James BrookMay 5, 2026 4:01:18 PM
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Machine Downtime
Machine downtime is one of the most persistent challenges in ...
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James BrookApr 24, 2026 12:01:49 PM
UK Manufacturing’s Productivity Power-Up
Would it surprise you to learn that the UK's manufacturing sector has ...
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James BrookApr 10, 2026 2:32:05 PM
Why Toyota made Engineers stand in a chalk circle for hours
In the 1950s, if you were a junior engineer at Toyota, the most terrifying ...
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James BrookApr 8, 2026 10:51:07 AM
See FourJaw at MACH 2026
FourJaw is heading to MACH 2026. We’re looking forward to exhibiting at ...
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James BrookMar 23, 2026 3:31:49 PM
Why Manufacturers are rethinking Part Counting
Walk into almost any factory and ask a simple question: “How many parts ...
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James BrookMar 16, 2026 1:55:46 PM
UK Manufacturing Outlook Q1 2026 - Key themes
Manufacturing shows resilience despite growing global uncertainty. The ...
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James BrookMar 13, 2026 12:05:14 PM
The secret to manufacturing productivity? A good pair of socks
Productivity socks. Yes - actual socks. Before you ask: no, they don’t ...
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James BrookMar 10, 2026 2:48:58 PM
Agility is the New Scalability in Manufacturing
Most factories run far below their theoretical capacity. Across global ...
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James BrookMar 9, 2026 10:07:13 AM
Factory Physics: 5 Realities That Defy Standard Management Instincts
It is easy to see why standard management instincts dominate the factory ...
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James BrookFeb 18, 2026 12:01:25 PM
UK manufacturing output increases by £21bn in 2025
UK manufacturing added £21bn in output in 2025, even as the sector ...
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