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Manufacturing and Engineering

Digitisation of Manufacturing and Engineering Documentation

Ideal for:

Improved Efficiency
Enhanced Quality Control
Cost Reduction
Increased Productivity
Supply Chain Optimisation

The manufacturing and engineering industries reply on complex documentation. Ensuring that these documents are correctly organised and secured is essential. Microform offers the digitisation of documentation for these industries. Companies in these sectors can digitise technical manuals, design drawings, and quality assurance documents to improve access to critical information for engineers and technicians.

Digitise for Enhanced Access to Technical Information

In the manufacturing and engineering sector, digitising drawings and technical documents can significantly improve accessibility and collaboration among team members.

Digital formats enable engineers and technicians to access design drawings, specifications, and technical manuals from any location, eliminating the constraints of physical copies and facilitating remote work.

By integrating technical information in digital repositories, manufacturing companies ensure that all stakeholders have equal access to the latest designs and specifications, promoting consistency and accuracy in production processes. Additionally, digital documents can be easily shared and annotated, fostering seamless collaboration and communication among project teams.

Furthermore, digital tools allow for the adaptation of documents to meet various accessibility needs, such as providing alternative formats for individuals with visual impairments or language translation tools for non-native speakers.

Embracing digital documentation in the manufacturing and engineering sector promotes inclusivity, efficiency, and innovation, ultimately enhancing productivity and competitiveness in the industry.

Professional Digitisation Services You Can Trust

Microform offers manufacturing companies digitisation solutions that improve access to technical documents and streamline production processes.

By digitising drawings and specifications, Microform helps manufacturing firms enhance collaboration and operational efficiency.

Microform has a history of helping the manufacturing and engineering industries, with examples in our digital magazine. You’ll find industry tips and news as well as case studies featuring real organisations we’ve helped make the transition to digital. If you’d like to learn more about how Microform can help your organisation, get in touch with the team today.

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/ Benefits of Digitising Manufacturing and Engineering Documentation

Improved Efficiency

Digitisation allows manufacturers to streamline their operations by optimising processes, reducing downtime, and minimising waste. Real-time monitoring and data analysis enable proactive maintenance and process optimisation.

Enhanced Quality Control

Digital tools, such as sensors and machine learning algorithms, can monitor product quality in real time, helping manufacturers identify and address defects early in production.

Cost Reduction

Automation, robotics, and process optimisation lead to reduced labour costs and lower production expenses. Predictive maintenance reduces downtime and the costs associated with unexpected machinery breakdowns.

Increased Productivity

Digitisation enables manufacturers to produce more with the same or fewer resources. Automation and robotics can handle repetitive tasks, allowing human workers to focus on more complex and value-added activities.

Supply Chain Optimisation

Digital technologies provide greater visibility and control over the supply chain. Manufacturers can better coordinate with suppliers, monitor inventory levels, and reduce lead times.

/ Why choose Us?

It’s a family affair

We’re proud to fly the flag for family-run businesses, and although our team has grown significantly over the last 60 years, we still bring a personal touch to everything we do.

Complete protection

To ensure your materials are safe in our care, we implement strict security measures and undergo regular disaster recovery assessments.

Specialist heritage facilities

The storage, preparation and digitisation of your heritage materials is carried out in our purpose-built single-level, temperature-controlled studio area measuring over 10,000 feet.

Respected and respectful

Our skilled, knowledgeable and experienced handlers and technicians are known for their meticulous handling of heritage materials – treating them with the respect they deserve at all times.

Gentle preservation

We use cutting-edge technology and advanced techniques to provide one of the UK’s most specialist digitisation services for your rare, precious and fragile heritage materials.

Services by us, for you

Our flexible services are fully tailored to ensure organisations meet their key objectives regardless of the type or quantity of materials.

/ Reviews from our Customers

Microform are one of the best companies that I have had the pleasure of working with in a long time. They work as part of the extended team, so communication isn’t an effort; it is a natural part of the process of getting the job done and delivering results.

Alison John Registration Services Manager, Warwickshire County Council

I love REG...the slick, quick and accurate re-production of any register entry is great, none of the staff at this office would go back to life without it!

Anne Atherton Superintendent Registrar, St Helens Registration Service

We have found the REG system a joy to manage and work with. Not only does it give us easy, speedy access to the certificates, we can now also offer a more professional, timely service to the public. All the staff have been impressed by how easy it is to use.
Microform Imaging have been a great company to work with, delivering excellent service and creating a unique, bespoke partnership.

Dawn Titherington Superintendent Registrar, Blackpool Council

Due to our repository being off site it was vital that we looked at alternative ways to work. Working with Microform and the REG system they had designed has transformed the way we work. No longer do staff have to leave the office to access registers on a daily/hourly basis all records are accessible instantly. Staff have welcomed the system and have full confidence in how to search, edit and print certificates. It has enabled us to offer a 2 hour turnaround certificate service for a premium fee increasing our income. Working with Microform has been a pleasure and one of most successful partnerships.

Gillian Greeson Superintendent Registrar, Wigan Council

REG has transformed the way in which we produce certificates. The process is simplified and streamlined and together with our ongoing indexing project has enabled us to achieve the efficiency targets required by the local authority.

Pat Evans Superintendent Registrar, The Register Office, Liverpool

From the first meeting we had to discuss our requirements with Mo, all the way through to now, communication in all forms have been exceptional. I very much doubt you could improve the quality of customer care and satisfaction. The relationship with Rachel throughout the project gave exceeded all my expectations, she has made the project a pleasure and stress-free experience. The level of professionalism and ''can do'' attitude she has shown from day one has been amazing and made what could have been a time of worry and concern for me, in to a feel-good working experience. Microform go the extra mile to make life easier!

Robert Harrison IT Director and Partner, HGF

I was thrilled to bits with the hard drive containing the scans of all my scrapbooks and would like to thank you very much for doing such a splendid job and for treating them with such great care.

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