On Thursday, 11th September, Devtank attended the Sustainability and CSR conference at the University of Derby, a fantastic event hosted by the East Midlands Chamber. Keynote speakers included Dawn Whitemore, Professor Christopher Bussell, Becky Valentine, and Karen Holdsworth, each sharing insights into UK sustainability and net zero efforts or the CSR work their organisations have …
The food and drink industry is the nation’s largest manufacturing subsector by far and obviously a vital industry for jobs, exports and regional growth. Yet margins are being squeezed by volatile energy costs, labour gaps, waste, and fast-moving packaging rules. If you’re looking for practical, near-term wins (with clear ROI) and a roadmap to modernise …
How Devtank’s OpenSmartMonitor tackles today’s energy crisis in manufacturing In this blog we’re outlining how our OpenSmartMonitor are designed to map and track energy usage and provide manufacturers information that can be used to tackle their energy usage and costs in what is considered an energy crisis for the industry this year. The energy challenge …
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Rising Temperatures and Falling Productivity In this blog we’ll discuss how temperature effects your staff and your product quality, how your can monitor temperature with our OpenSmartMonitor system, and what you can do to improve your workplace temperatures. Rising Temperatures in the UK Over the last 5 years the temperatures across the UK have been …
5 Causes of Machine Downtime in Manufacturing and How to Prevent Them Every manufacturing business will have experienced downtime at some point, and it can be costly, both to machinery and production. Machine downtime or breakdowns can stem from many causes. In this post, we’ll discuss five of the most typical causes and how you …
10 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Costs and Usage Whether it’s electricity, water, or gas, there are always ways to reduce your usage, and some of them are simple, while others may seem small but can add up to big savings over time. 1 – LED Lighting LED lighting is a straightforward way to cut …
5 Signs Your Factory Needs Monitoring In the modern age of technology, data, and net-zero goals, most business owners have at least heard of smart monitoring or remote monitoring solutions. But how do you know if it’s right for you and your factory? In this article, we’ll explore five clear signs your factory needs monitoring …
Devtank Ltd Press Release 2025-01-07 – Martin Rigley OBE Jumping into 2025, Devtank Ltd has brought aboard Martin Rigley, officially joining the team as their Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This decision comes after a year of Martin working with the team throughout 2024 as business development manager, being a driving force for their Smart Manufacturing …
Devtank Ltd Becomes Corporate Sponsor for AquaBox 13th December 2024 Devtank Ltd is proud to announce its new partnership as a corporate sponsor for AquaBox, a Wirksworth-based charity dedicated to providing life-saving clean water and aid to communities in need around the globe. As part of this collaboration, our OpenSmartMonitor brand will transition to a …
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Devtank Ltd are delighted to announce a major project with the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub. This project will enable businesses nationwide to receive a holistic package of business energy monitoring assets and data insights. Using our innovative sensors will enable the smart collection of data to support decarbonisation steps and reduce operating costs. The sensors …
