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Indeed data reveals the British counties where manufacturing workers earn the most
New research from Rencol Components has revealed the British counties offering the highest average manufacturing salaries, highlighting where skilled workers may want to consider calling home when planning their next career move. The findings come as Britain’s manufacturing sector continues to face pressure from labour shortages. Research from Barclays has shown that the shortage of […]
Manufacturing
Volklec secures backing for next phase of UK battery industrialisation and scale-up
UK battery cell manufacturer Volklec has secured new government backing to accelerate the company’s transition from near-term power cell production to sovereign, mass-scale manufacturing. The combined public and private investment will support the rapid expansion of Volklec’s UK operations, scaling from an initial 1GWh capacity to a 10GWh gigafactory. Delivered by the Advanced Propulsion Centre […]
Events & Awards News
Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards
One of the UK’s leading metal services centres was named as the shining star of the metal industry ‘Oscars’. William King, which specialises in high-tensile steel, aluminium, light gauge processing, electrical steels and niche metal coatings, beat off competition from more than 50 businesses to win the ‘Company of the Year’ at the Confederation of […]
Company News
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 […]
Nimbus Launches Winterthur Technology Group, Ushering in a New Era for Precision Grinding
Nimbus has completed its acquisition of 3M’s Precision Grinding & Finishing (PG&F) business, which now operates as Winterthur Technology Group (formerly part of 3M). The company begins a new, independent phase, focused on innovation, high-performance solutions, and a customer-first approach across industries worldwide. Renowned for its precision grinding technologies and tailored solutions, Winterthur Technology Group […]
Product News
Hybrid connector for energy storage
Designed for customer-specific assembly, the hybrid connector for electrical energy storage systems from Phoenix Contact provides a reliable and safe connection for power, signal, and data contacts. The new all-in-one solution offers cost-optimized and time-efficient installation that is specifically tailored to the customer’s needs. The HSC hybrid connector is the ideal solution for powerful energy connections. With […]
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Features & Interviews
Joloda Hydraroll Welcomes Engineering & Manufacturing Students for Factory Tour
Joloda Hydraroll recently hosted second-year students from Hugh Baird College’s ‘Foundation Degree in Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing’ for a tour of its Liverpool manufacturing facility. The visit provided students with a practical insight into the manufacturing sector, and demonstrated how the engineering skills and knowledge they are developing can be applied in real-world industry settings. Students […]
Latest Trends & Technology
Programmable Logic Redefined for Simpler, Smarter, Fully Integrated Designs
Engineers designing timing‑critical systems for motor control, industrial automation and automotive safety applications often face challenges with latency and unpredictable software execution. To help address these challenges without adding the cost and complexity of multichip designs, Microchip Technology is expanding its Configurable Logic Block (CLB)–based microcontroller (MCU) portfolio. The PIC16F13276 and PIC18-Q35 families combine Complex […]
