Nero, a leading stockholder of stainless steel pipes, fittings, valves and flanges, has expanded its operations to meet a growing demand for its products
Apprentices at leading engineering training centre Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, based at the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Culham Campus, have come up with innovative design concepts to help people with disabilities in the final of the Emma Wiggs Challenge 2024.
As part of its focus on the topic through the Association’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) committee, the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has made a series of helpful resources available on its website.
Hillhead 2024, taking place from 25-27 June at its quarry location in Buxton, is poised to bring the latest advancements in site connectivity and autonomy to life. This year’s event will be especially notable as it will feature an autonomous truck in action for the first time, marking the most extensive range of demonstrations in the event’s history. H&P reports
Britain’s manufacturers are calling on the next Government to match their ambition for growth with a bold economic vision that puts the importance of the economy across every Ministerial portfolio.
Britain’s manufacturers are seeing a boost in growth prospects as output and orders pick up, with the sector forecast to outpace the economy overall this year according to a major survey published today (17/6).
Industry experts convened at The National Manufacturing Summit 2024 held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, UK, to address the need of a comprehensive skills strategy to keep pace with innovation in the manufacturing sector.
A recent report by RS, a global provider of industrial product and service solutions, in collaboration with The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), sheds light on the current landscape for professionals involved in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) procurement. Titled ‘Maintaining Focus,’ the 2024 Indirect Procurement Report marks the seventh annual survey of its kind, drawing insights from a diverse pool of global participants representing various sectors such as manufacturing, public sector, energy, logistics & retail, transport, defence, and technology. The respondents, ranging from operational to senior and directorial roles, provided valuable perspectives on prevalent challenges and emerging trends in the field.
The UK is set to establish a digital twin centre of excellence with an investment of £37.6 million, aimed at revolutionising how industries develop products, services, and systems. Spearheaded by the Digital Catapult and supported by Innovate UK, Belfast Region City Deal, and industrial partners Thales UK, Spirit AeroSystems, and Artemis Technologies, the UK Digital Twin Centre will be located in Belfast and is scheduled to open later this year.
ThrustWSH, the team behind the world water speed record attempt, is attending Smart Manufacturing & Engineering (SM&E) Week 2024 in a bid to tackle the pressing recruitment challenges within the UK manufacturing and engineering sectors.
TCAS is celebrating three decades of innovation and growth. The company has navigated the market for compressed air during the last 30 years becoming a pivotal player in compressed air for industries such as manufacturing, dairy, automotive, and intralogistics.
Pennine Pneumatics Services (PPS) has achieved a triple ISO certification that recognises its dedication to continual improvement and drive for excellence for its customers, employees and community. The triple certification includes ISO 9001 Quality management systems, ISO 14001 Environmental management systems and ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management systems.
A recent survey conducted by Make UK in collaboration with NatWest has uncovered significant untapped investment potential within the manufacturing sector, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for industry players. The findings suggest that improving financial awareness among manufacturers could lead to a substantial increase in investment, potentially boosting the sector’s overall investment potential by up to a fifth over the next twelve months.
Following a period of successful testing and customer trials ERIKS has announced that ‘Track and Trace’ functionality is now available for all its UK and Ireland customers. This new functionality allows ERIKS to further offer a seamless digital experience to its customers and for them to have full insight into the delivery schedule of their orders
In a bid to bolster local economies and address regional disparities, Britain’s manufacturers are urging the next government to prioritize the widespread rollout of Devolution Deals across England. The call, spearheaded by Make UK, emphasises the need for a comprehensive approach to devolution, advocating for a unified Devolution Act that consolidates existing local authority and devolution legislation.
