As a company that has continually evolved over the last 40 years to become a leading global force in composite and GRP development and manufacturing, KS Composites is at the very cutting edge of innovation. KS Composites pushes the boundaries in the motorsport, marine, energy, rail, aviation and defence sectors and the Melton Mowbray company […]
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Enginuity, the charity dedicated to supporting UK engineering and manufacturing employers by finding new ways to close skills gaps and open opportunities, is celebrating their 10th annual Skills Awards during Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week on the 5th of June at Birmingham’s NEC. The awards recognise apprentices, pioneers of skills development, and innovative engineers who […]
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Next generation medical technologies with the potential to transform NHS treatments for conditions such as osteoarthritis are being held back by over-complicated regulations and high costs, a leading academic has warned. Almost nine million people in the UK are affected by osteoarthritis where the cartilage between bones – most commonly the knees and hips – […]
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A new platform designed to simplify recruitment and support job seekers looking for apprenticeships and graduate roles could help to address challenges of finding talent and encourage more young people into Scotland’s manufacturing and engineering sector. The Manufacturing Skills Academy at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde and part […]
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At the British Water Micropollutants Conference 2024, which took place in London on 8 February, keynote speakers from the UK’s Environment Agency called for a cross-industry approach to tackling the issue. John Collins, deputy director of evidence assessment and evaluation at the Environment Agency, said that despite having one of the most robust pollutants testing […]
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With rising energy costs placing considerable pressure on UK manufacturers, government measures such as the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) have offered some welcome relief. But, with the EBD scheme due to end in March ‘24, how will British manufacturers continue to control overheads while remaining competitive against cheaper manufacturing capabilities overseas? Graham White, Managing […]
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British Automation & Robot Association (BARA), organisers of Automation UK, are excited to announce the opening of visitor registration for this year’s event. The popular show will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June 2024. Last year was the inaugural Automation UK and it proved to be a massive success with over […]
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GOLDBECK SOLAR Investment, the investment company of the internationally leading GOLDBECK SOLAR Group specializing in the turnkey construction of industrial, commercial, and large-scale photovoltaic plants, has with its partner Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) successfully sold the Joffre solar park in Alberta Canada with a total capacity of 61 MWp to Concord Green Energy. PACE Canada […]
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An Aston University degree apprenticeship student has been announced as the winner of a national apprenticeship competition. Billy Gamov, who is studying engineering and is due to graduate this year, has been named as the Alstom Apprentice of the Year 2024. Alongside his studies he works full-time for the transport company as an engineering product delivery apprentice […]
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The aerospace and automotive sectors have joined forces to enhance industry diversity and equality and address the advanced manufacturing skills gap with a new employment programme, funded by the engineering and manufacturing skills charity Enginuity. In partnership, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and ADS, trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security […]
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