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Under the lid – new video tour takes viewers inside Hinkley Point C’s first reactor
Viewers of Hinkley Point C’s latest video update will get to see inside the first reactor at the nuclear power station in Somerset. The behind the scenes tour from Delivery Director Simon Parsons shows the fit out of Unit 1 accelerating and teams getting ready to install the identical second reactor in Unit 2. The […]
Manufacturing
Cortec® Helps European Manufacturers Cut Carbon with Solar Power and Recycled Packaging
As European companies work toward “net-zero” goals, many are realizing that their biggest carbon footprint comes from their supply chain. EcoCortec®, a producer of green corrosion protection packaging and Cortec’s European subsidiary, is offering a way to solve this with a closed-loop recycling system. This keeps plastic out of landfills and enables a full circular […]
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JC-Electronics launches ‘Golden Ticket’ and Buyback scheme at Smart Manufacturing Week to mark 20 years
At this year’s Drives and Controls Exhibition, part of Smart Manufacturing Week (NEC, Birmingham, 3-4 June 2026), JC-Electronics is offering attendees the chance to win £500 off their next repair of used or obsolete industrial electronics, as it launches its new Buyback scheme. The company, which is headquartered in Leek, the Netherlands and expanded into […]
Company News
Cullen Sustainable Packaging announces £5m investment to accelerate growth
– Cullen Sustainable Packaging, the world’s only combined corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer under one roof, has invested £5 million in expanding its Glasgow manufacturing operations. Cullen is scaling its manufacturing operations in response to growing demand, with continued investment in machinery and infrastructure supporting its trajectory towards industry-leading output. Currently producing around 0.5 billion products […]
Aurrigo announces major expansion with new advanced manufacturing and engineering hub
A leading international provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms has announced the opening of its new UK Hub facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and manufacturing capability. Aurrigo International plc, which raised £14.1m to support its global expansion at the end of last year, will shortly start […]
Product News
Optimised Assembly for M12 Connectors: binder Introduces Knurled and Hexagonal Coupling Rings
M12 connectors are a key component in modern automation solutions – wherever signals, data and power need to be transmitted reliably. At the same time, requirements for safe, consistent and high-quality field assembly are continuously increasing. binder addresses these demands with a smart design enhancement: the coupling rings of moulded, shielded M12 connectors will now […]
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On the right track with hyperMILL
Established in 1947, Howells Railway Products Ltd is one of the UK rail industry’s leading manufacturers. The Manchester-based company has evolved over almost 80 years into a precision specialist, supplying over 1,000 product lines to major rail operators, OEMs, and infrastructure owners across six continents. Customers such as Network Rail, Alstom, Siemens, Thales, Bombardier, and […]
Latest Trends & Technology
PTC launches Windchill AI Assistant to help manufacturers navigate data complexity and boost productivity
London-based PTC has announced the release of Windchill AI Assistant, a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability built in its Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. This new capability introduces generative AI into Windchill via a natural language chat interface, making it easier for users to find, understand, and work with critical product information already stored […]
