Makerbee Best Practices for Research and Development

Research and Development: In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, research and development (R&D) teams play a crucial role in driving innovation and maintaining competitive advantage. At Makerbee, we believe that effective R&D can set the foundation for success, not just for product development, but for organizational growth as well. Based on emerging trends and best practices …

Outdated Technology: A Barrier to Decarbonisation in Manufacturing

In the quest for Net Zero emissions, the manufacturing sector faces numerous challenges. For small to medium size businesses, Makerbee Lab has found that outdated technology is one of the most significant barriers. Legacy systems can severely impede the manufacturing process, particularly concerning processing power and incompatibility with new software packages and updates. Old systems …

Recycle is dead, long live Reduce and Reuse

The recycling process has become a Band-Aid solution to the problem of waste, with too much emphasis placed on the act of recycling itself, rather than addressing the root cause of waste: consumerism. The iconic "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" slogan, coined in the 1980s, has been largely misunderstood, with many focusing solely on the third R …

Microgrids

Microgrids are a promising solution to the challenges of renewable energy storage. These small-scale, self-sufficient power systems can integrate various energy sources and storage technologies, providing a flexible and resilient energy supply. Unlike traditional grid-connected systems, microgrids can operate in both grid-connected and islanded modes, allowing them to disconnect from the main grid and continue …