Most of us are familiar with a bicycle chain but, Precision Chains in Dudley makes giant versions! These are used in the quarrying industry, agriculture, the food industry, in escalators in the London Underground, water treatment, palm oil manufacture and many more heavy-duty applications. The smallest chain link is 2 inches and the biggest can […]
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One of the West Midlands’ fastest growing manufacturers has invested more than £200,000 into a new Headquarters in Four Ashes. Spillard Safety Systems, which supplies safety equipment for the commercial vehicle, construction, HS2, plant and quarry sectors, has moved into the 28,500 sq ft facility – treble the size of its former site. The company’s […]
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Huddersfield based startup, Holdson, has secured a £150k investment from British Design Fund, as it gears up to disrupt the precision manufacturing market with its innovative electrochemical polishing technology. Holdson specialises in the manufacture of high-performance electrochemical polishing machines, which can remove imperfections and contaminants from metal surfaces, resulting in a smoother, more uniform finish […]
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A business support initiative, designed to boost the adoption of cyber-secure Internet of Things (IoT) technologies among SMEs, has secured additional funding to reach more companies from across a range of sectors vital to the Scottish economy, including manufacturing. IoT Secure – led by IoT experts at CENSIS, Scotland’s innovation centre for sensing, imaging, and […]
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With the UK lagging behind its competitors, what needs to change? The most recent statistics from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) found that the UK has approximately 101 robots per 10,000 employees. With the world average cited at 126 units, it’s clear that the UK is lagging far behind its competitors when it […]
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In many applications surface coating such as electroplating is an important part of the manufacturing process and if performed manually, will require a considerable amount of space and human resources. However, a good example of the benefits of advanced automation and robotics is the development of an innovative robot cell which enables fully automated electroplating […]
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Beverston Engineering invested in technology and skills to boost productivity by 20% Knowsley manufacturer supported by North West adoption programme An innovative engineering firm has hailed Made Smarter’s ‘phenomenal’ support to deliver its smart factory. Beverston Engineering, based in Knowsley, invested £173,000 in sensor technology and software to connect all 20 machines across its factory […]
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binder, a leading supplier of industrial circular connectors, has appointed Genalog, the ‘design-in’ technical distributor to its UK distribution network. Based in Kent Genalog offer a wide range of electro-mechanical components, cable and wire, cable assemblies and associated complementary products for markets including industrial, commercial, medical and defence. Graham Ellis, Sales Director at binder UK, […]
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Produmax, a pioneering aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Bradford, is excited to announce its integration with the rapidly expanding ASG Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. ASG Group are a fast-growing global aerospace manufacturing conglomerate with nine locations across the UK, Germany, and India led by Managing Director Simon Weston. Produmax employs around 90 people and […]
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Dumbarton-based global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions, Aggreko, is reaffirming its commitment to development, skills and training as its successful apprentice programme celebrates its latest class of graduates. Andrew MacNaughton, Calum Michie, Lewis Chisholm, Derek Collie and Rafal Fijalkowski will all be graduating from Aggreko’s apprentice programme in Scotland, with all […]
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