Manufacturing

Post By: Holly Shaw On: 05-12-2024

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Post By: Tom Rowse On: 19-11-2024

We all understand that electricity is a very dangerous thing. What may be less well understood is its specific physical dangers, which fall into two major categories: electric shock and arc flash...

Post By: Tom Rowse On: 25-10-2024

Digital transformation in the manufacturing industry is advancing fast to meet the constant demand for new products and processes. The development and adoption of immersive technology have introduced us to a new...

Post By: Ryan King On: 22-10-2024

When choosing or specifying devices and equipment, it’s easy to get confused when facing two different rating types. These are certification standards applied by two major international organisations...

Post By: Holly Shaw On: 18-10-2024

As we approach the second half of the 2020s, many businesses wonder what manufacturing will look like in 2030. They see challenges ahead that include the effects of climate change, ongoing supply chain...

Welcome to Manufacturing at Rowse, where we'll provide you with regular news and industry updates for the world of manufacturing. Rowse has been in business as an electrical wholesaler for over 15 years. During this time, our experienced engineers and design teams have become acquainted with all types of manufacturing. We are a family-based company with wide-ranging interests and practical expertise, and you can always find a knowledgeable team member at Rowse to advise you.

What Is Manufacturing?

In the literal sense, the word "manufacture" is of Latin origin, and means made (factum) by hand (manu). Historically, therefore, manufacturing began at the moment that a human hand first transformed raw materials into a useful product. This could have been as simple as knapping flints to make cutting tools, or weaving raw fibres into a garment or basket. Many things are still made by hand, including textiles, ceramics and wooden furniture, but the majority of modern manufacturing takes place with the aid of machines.

Since the Industrial Revolution in the 1760s, and the harnessing of steam power that developed throughout the 18th century, machinery has taken the weight of manufacturing out of human hands. From the beginning, entrepreneurs in manufacturing industries were keen to get the work done faster, cheaper and more efficiently. Machines, being much stronger and more durable, also enhanced manufacturing potential far beyond human abilities. They could lift heavier loads, pump fluids for long periods without interruption, and, perhaps most importantly, produce and replicate an item exactly with endless repetition. Manual labour is still involved, but mostly for the operation of machinery, and many factory applications have now been automated.

Manufacturing today is a large-scale enterprise, converting all kinds of raw materials into finished merchandise, and representing 15-20% of the world's economy. Manufactured goods can be purchased directly by consumers, or by wholesalers like ourselves, who distribute them to retailers. They may also be supplied to other manufacturers who will use them to produce more complex manufactured products.

How Can Rowse Help With Manufacturing?

The team at Rowse is always on the lookout for any technological developments or market innovations in manufacturing. We are a recognised distributor of many automated systems and individual components, and we have the expertise to supply and service many different types of equipment. Our team is always happy to conduct a site visit and consultation for setting up and/or improving your existing systems. We can field experts in system design, machine safety, pneumatics and automation. They can carry out a risk assessment exercise on your premises, ensuring that all equipment is performing optimally, and in full compliance with standards and safety regulations.

We are also premier stockists and authorised distributors for many leading manufacturers, such as Siemens and Harting. Our extensive product portfolio covers many specialist areas, including industrial electrics, lighting, pneumatics, automation/control and safety. We have special expertise in sourcing parts, both current and obsolete, and we’ve created a handy product search tool to find what you need, fast. Whatever your manufacturing needs, Rowse is here to help.