Author: Francesca

Q5D opens state-of-the-art facility for wiring harness automation enabling further growth and innovation

Q5D, a leading innovator in wire harness manufacturing automation, is moving to a state-of-the-art production facility in Portishead, near Bristol (U.K.). This facility will enable further innovation in equipment to automate the manufacturing of wiring harnesses, a critical component of cars, planes, and consumer electronics that enables electrical functions including motors and lights. Q5D’s new […]

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Siemens finds future talent at engineering hackathon

30 university students secure early careers opportunities Siemens has unearthed a pipeline of future talent through a 48-hour engineering hackathon. The Sir William Siemens Challenge has been designed to identify the emerging engineering talent from across the UK and give young people a taste of what it is to work for a leading technology company. […]

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New Tiger·tec® Gold milling grades

Walter is expanding its Tiger·tec® Gold range with two new PVD-coated grades, WKK25G and WSM35G. This is the Tübingen-based company’s response to the continuing trend towards machining steels with difficult cutting properties such as stainless steels used in the energy and aviation industries. The WKK25G is designed to machine cast iron workpieces. It meets the […]

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Mitsubishi Sparks Productivity Gains for Go Tools

Set up in 2012 to deliver precision tooling to companies in the north of England, Go Tools Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of precision diecast dies and injection mould tools for a multitude of industry sectors. With an unwavering commitment to quality and service, the company has invested in high-end machine tools from the Engineering […]

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Data tech adoption driving SME manufacturers’ growth ambitions

Half of technology investment focussed on data and system integration, analysis by Made Smarter’s North West adoption programme reveals SME manufacturers in the North West are using data and system integration technology as the driving force behind their digital transformation and growth ambitions, new analysis from Made Smarter reveals. More than half (159) of the […]

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Switching regulators drop in to save BoM without compromise

High-efficiency, cost-effective, drop-in switching regulators, the K78-LB Series sets new standards in cost vs performance tables Mornsun’s high-efficiency, low cost of K78xxJT-500R3-LB and K78xx-500R3-LB series switching regulators (K78-LB), have been introduced by Relec Electronics. The K78-LB family is available in a choice of mounting options and offers engineers reliable models for price-sensitive, high volume, high […]

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Long Service Provides Sustainable Legacy

Russell Roof Tiles, leading pitched roof tile manufacturer, based in Burton on Trent, and Lochmaben in Scotland, has a dedicated team, with some staff having worked there for many years.  It recently presented new sustainable long service awards to the team who have a combined 120 years’ service. As part of its dedication to sustainability, […]

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Six ways smart sensors can drive manufacturing efficiency savings

Manufacturers can maximise energy and operational efficiency by using  advanced Internet of Things ( IoT) energy insights sensors, advises  Mike Cumby of Centrica Business Solutions. Low cost IoT sensors are unlocking higher productivity and big energy savings across industry – providing a smart solution to hyper inflation, decarbonisation and operational efficiency. By combining wireless sensor technology […]

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