Manufacturing & Production Engineering Magazine

Aurrigo International plc has signed the largest vehicle manufacturing order in its history to manufacture an initial 25-strong fleet of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) for a leading rapid transit system specialist. The £6.28m deal with Ultra Global Limited will see the provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotic platforms modernise existing vehicle […]

As part of a joint project, MAPAL and machine manufacturer bavius designed and manufactured a demonstration part for the aerospace industry. The aluminium component, measuring approximately three by one metres, is based on a real rear spar from aircraft manufacturing enhanced with a variety of complex features. Besides its complexity, the component is also impressive […]

Industrial maintenance teams are moving beyond isolated predictive tools and focusing on how detection connects directly to structured execution. Discussions at maintenance Dortmund 2026 showed a clear shift: value is no longer measured by dashboards alone, but by how consistently alerts trigger qualified, scheduled, and fully prepared service interventions. The event, held on 25-26 February […]

DEScycle, a developer of next-generation metals processing infrastructure, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”), a global integrated business enterprise. The agreement represents the next phase of engagement between the two companies following MC’s investment in DEScycle last year. Under the agreement, DEScycle and MC have selected each other as preferred partners […]

Postgraduate training that is personalised, flexible and taught by experts – that is what’s on offer from the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium (NTEC), whose unique course aims to create the UK’s next generation of nuclear experts, with the skills to secure a sustainable and safe nuclear industry.  Seven educational organisations in the UK who work together as […]

SolderKing Assembly Materials has launched SAC0307, a new low-silver addition to its SK P2-5 solder paste range. The new product enables manufacturers to review alloy selection while retaining the same flux chemistry and established process settings. This provides a practical option for high-mix production environments where material choices are assessed across different assemblies. Chris Ward, […]