HSSMI has recently undergone a website revamp to mark the start of a new direction for the company. The new website, which has been a few months in the making, showcases the best of HSSMI, its team and its service offerings alongside the work delivered by all of the people across the business on...

I recently graduated from the University of Glasgow with a first-class Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. This degree exposed me to various areas of the engineering sector including thermodynamics, automated vehicle guidance systems, and statics & dynamics. My final year Master’s thesis...

The main objective of the openMOS project was to allow quick integration of machines and automation systems in production environments – a prerequisite for the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.

2018 has been a great year for the Electrified Powertrain Pilot Line for Manufacturing Engineering (E:PrIME) team. To date, twenty colleagues from HSSMI have worked on different aspects of the project, bringing their own blend of knowledge and expertise.

Controlling the switch between engine and battery power sits the HyFes algorithm. This takes input from a suite of onboard sensors and using machine learning is able to determine the best course of action to power the boat.

As millennials are demanding more variations in products and manufacturers are having to reduce their lead times in design and production, 3D printing can support the new demand, reduce the waiting with localised solutions and deliver business and environmental benefits.