Minister for Industry Lee Rowley visited an aerospace manufacturer to see the positive impact of new technology and digital skills introduced with support from Made Smarter. MSM aerospace fabricators (MSM), based in Middleton, develops and manufactures complex parts and assemblies for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and has been engaged with the North West adoption programme […]
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A leading Birmingham industrialist has welcomed the recent ‘electrification’ investment into the West Midlands but called for the region to do more to make sure ‘local content supply’ is on the agenda. Grayson Thermal Systems’ Stuart Hateley believes we are poised to miss a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to ensure that all tiers of […]
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Conservatory Outlet Group is vowing to add to its 34 apprentices and empower its 312 staff members to ‘gold level’ standards, after securing a prestigious Investors in People (IiP) accolade for the first time. The UK’s leading manufacturer of high-quality windows, doors, home extensions and conservatory products has been recognised with a ‘We Invest in […]
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AstraZeneca, Saint-Gobain Formula and Zeeco Europe among companies signed up National Apprenticeship Week (NAW2022) chance to highlight alternative pathways, says Siemens Digital Industries MD A pioneering degree apprenticeship programme from Siemens Digital Industries has supercharged the careers of 60 engineers from companies across the UK. Among the companies who have signed up to the four-year […]
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Thomas Machin, EngD AMIChemE, Senior Technology Officer, Stream Sensing The rheology of a fluid system governs both in-process efficiency and final product quality and is critical to the manufacturing of many products, including food such as sauces, liquid personal care and household cleaning products and pharmaceuticals such as topical creams. If end products such as these are too thick, […]
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Manufacturers of sheet metal components, forgings, fasteners and cold rolled sections can get vital support to help them cope with soaring energy costs according to a leading trade body for the sector. The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has received notification from the Environment Agency that the Climate Change Agreement scheme has reopened to new […]
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With ongoing global supply chain issues leading to longer lead times for all types of new materials handling equipment, Toyota Material Handling UK reports that demand for its pre-owned forklifts is at an all-time high as truck users look to second- or third-life machines to support their fleets. “With refurbished models available for immediate delivery, […]
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PTC and Schaeffler have announced a new alliance that will see the global automotive and industrial supplier standardise PTC solutions to deploy an integrated, end-to-end IT landscape. Schaeffler, which has UK bases in Birmingham, Hereford and Sheffield, will also inform the internet of things specialist in its efforts to further develop and evolve market-specific standard […]
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Recognising the threat that climate change represents, JJ Churchill has signed up to the SME Climate Commitment and will halve its greenhouse emissions in less than eight years, achieve Net Zero by 2050 and formally report every year on progress. The aerospace industry has an important and highly visible role in tackling climate change, and […]
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A UK transport technology specialist is about to embark on an aviation first in the US that could provide the blueprint for the airports of the future. Aurrigo, which is leading the world in first and last mile autonomous passenger transport and aviation baggage and cargo solutions, will use its Auto-SimÒ software platform to create […]
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