Author: Francesca

Apply for a Princess Royal Training Award: a prestigious award that celebrates and royally recognises outstanding training in the manufacturing and engineering industry

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Do you deliver outstanding training, learning and development programmes that are having an impact on your organisation? Why not apply for a Princess Royal Training Award and get the recognition you deserve?  What are the Princess Royal Training Awards? Free to enter from start to finish, the Princess Royal Training Awards celebrate employers committed to […]

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Outsourcing could solve industry’s ‘people puzzle’ predicts PP C&A chief

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Outsourcing non-core manufacturing activities could provide a hidden answer to industry’s growing skills shortage according to one of the sector’s leading CEOs. PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague believes companies, struggling with the recruitment puzzle, are missing out on a golden opportunity to solve their ‘people woes’ and become faster and more efficient in the […]

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Advantages of optical sensors in coordinate measuring machines

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Coordinate measuring machines are used for high precision quality and parts inspection. Optical distance sensors are increasingly being used for this purpose to replace conventional mechanical gauges. There are numerous reasons for using non-contact sensors: the measurement is reactionless, fast and offers high resolution. Modern optical sensors such as laser triangulation sensors, laser scanners and […]

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The Next Generation

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When it created a vertically positioned twin-spindle tool and cutter grinding machine concept back in 2014, VOLLMER broke all the realms of convention with its VGrind. The reward for this bold and ingenious design was an extremely successful machine that after almost 8 years of evolution, has become one of the industry’s best-selling machine tools. […]

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Automation: the key to sustainable warehousing

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The way to sustainable warehousing is through automation, says Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director of Invar Integration. Creating more sustainable logistics operations is a priority for businesses, governments and increasingly, consumers. The warehouse is the beating heart of the supply chain, but it may not be immediately obvious that investment in warehouse automation can significantly contribute […]

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Leeds College of Building Showcases Higher-Level Training for National Apprenticeship Week 2023

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Higher and degree apprenticeships are the focus for Leeds College of Building as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (#NAW2023). Taking place this week from 6th – 12th February, #NAW2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that […]

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Subcon: 7-8 June 2023 | NEC, Birmingham

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Subcon, the UK’s biggest subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, is confirmed to return from 7-8 June 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham. It is the premier event for procurement teams from OEMs and tiered suppliers, looking to benchmark their subcontracting manufacturing capabilities and refine their supply chain. The exhibition will bring together 200+ world-class British and […]

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Slewings rings offer critical design & manufacturing advantages

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Why are Lightweight slewing rings, (bearings) rapidly becoming the first choice for design engineers in demanding motion control applications, for example in the aerospace and defense industries?  Quite simply, where absolute accuracy, optimum mechanical performance and good corrosion resistance is essential, lightweight slewing rings are proven in the most challenging applications. Karl Brundell, MD of […]

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What really matters in drives for plastics machinery

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One industry, countless applications. Plastics technology not only requires a wide range of machines, but also drive components that can be flexibly adapted. Benjamin Mönnig, Head of Application Sales at KEB Automation, explains what is important in plastics technology and why increased sustainability and plastics processing can work together in practice.  In which areas of […]

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