ESD Mats – What are They, and Why are They Critical for ESD Workstations?
What is ESD? Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is when an electrical charge is suddenly transferred from one object to another. It is well-known that many non-metallic materials will build up an electrical charge in normal use, known as static electricity, and when they meet a metal or a material of the opposite charge, this build-up suddenly […]
The Best Cutting Surface for Sign Makers – Supaseal
This high-performance cutting mat has a number of key characteristics that make it ideally suited for sign makers, especially those needing to replace the surface in a flatbed laminator or graphics mounting table. Smooth Surface The Supaseal surface is completely smooth, which is really important for lamination work. When pressure is applied to the graphics […]
High-tech Heavy Duty Mat Helps Low-tech Manual Packing Industry
About the Manual Packing Industry This sector does not get the same attention as the automated counterpart, as its humble processes seem so simple and ordinary. But manual packing remains a vital part of the packaging industry, delivering results that robots and automation currently cannot achieve. Outside of the factories that mass-produce commodities, there remains […]
When to Choose Medium Duty Cutting Mats – 3 Case Studies
Dust-Free Assembly Area for Sensitive Equipment This London-based high-tech manufacturer is a leading specialist in spectroscopy-related products. It was founded over 50 years ago and is now a respected company globally. Spectroscopy is a foundational scientific process and achieves incredible sensitivity. Understandably, the equipment manufactured deserves meticulous care. They needed to improve their assembly and […]
Revolutionising Learning Environments for Professional Development in Secondary Schools
Practical learning encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, from experiments to fieldwork, projects, performances, and exhibitions, all taking place in dedicated spaces such as laboratories, studios, and workshops. However, practical learning often takes a back seat to academic learning, perpetuating a false divide between theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. This discrepancy is particularly evident in […]
Cutting Mat User Survey Reveals Huge Safety Benefits
Recent research conducted on the efficacy of Rhino cutting boards has unveiled a significant increase in reported safety, particularly for users of hand-held cutting knives.
AI & Craftsmanship: Should You Be Worried?
The Rise Of AI What kicked off the recent debate and mania around AI? Starting in 2022, AI moved from being only accessible to the big tech companies to being usable by us – the ‘everyday’ people. We can now interact with it through the likes of ChatGPT, DALL-E 2, and Chrome extensions or Bing […]
Are Social Distancing Screens the Desk Screens of the Future?
The Evolution Of Office Desk Screens We may regard open-plan offices as a relatively modern invention, but in fact, they go back more than a hundred years to 1906 when the Larkin Administration Building, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, first opened its doors. Offices with high noise levels – call centres are a prime […]
Election Polling Station Screens & Supplies – Protection For Constituents During 2021 Local Elections in Scotland, England, Wales & The UK.
Will Local Elections in The UK in 2021 be Dangerous Super-Spreader Events? After the hardship endured by the population of The UK, and indeed the whole world, during 2020, it would be a great shame if the Local Elections were to cause a backward step. The other consideration is the load on the NHS at […]
Clear Acrylic Desk Screens for Offices & Schools | Workplace COVID-19 Risk Mitigation
Government Guidance For Office Desks According to UK Government Guidance, where it is not possible to move workstations or desks further apart (2 metres or more), then risk mitigation in the form of physical barriers such as desk partition screens are required. Desks that are spaced 1 metre or less are required to have risk […]
