Why ROI is more than just the payback period One of the major considerations when specifying an adhesive is how quickly it will deliver return on investment (ROI), a metric that is affected by a variety of tangible and intangible factors. Here Matthew Baseley, Technical Sales Executive at adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains the considerations that […]
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Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has launched the NX Plus Series – an enhanced low-cost range of four-wheel Diesel and LPG powered counterbalance forklift trucks – the successor to Doosan’s popular entry-level GX Series. Designed to offer occasional users and small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs) a reliable low-cost ‘buy new’ alternative […]
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North West technology adoption pilot marks two-year milestone Manufacturers supported by Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution, are forecasting the creation of more than 750 new jobs from £12.6M of technology investment Since launching two years ago, the North West technology adoption pilot has engaged with 1,131 businesses to help […]
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Buying its very first machine in December 2016, Multax Engineered Precision Ltd has already hit the turnover landmark of £3m. This growth is a credit to a core philosophy of automated production and reduced man-hours, and of course investment in industry-leading technology. Like any small business start-up, nothing would have been possible without the dedication […]
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For manufacturers looking to make a step-change in their machining strategies to implement true high-speed high-feed milling with impeccable surface finishes, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has now introduced a new line of machining centres from OPS Ingersoll. The Eagle V5 Competition machine is available as a 3-axis and 5-axis variant, making it the perfect […]
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A Stafford-based entrepreneur that is helping to protect people through the power of additives has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Paul Morris, Founder of Addmaster, has been awarded an MBE for his firm’s services to export and championing the UK’s manufacturing capabilities to clients throughout the world. Under his leadership, the […]
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IT managed service provider, Timico has been successfully appointed by Roxel UK, to implement MiCloud Flex solutions and drive successful digital transformation across the organisation. Global manufacturing business and Europe’s leading supplier of propulsion systems, Roxel UK employed Timico to deploy the unified communication and collaboration solution, MiCloud Flex, and provide unrivalled support, as part […]
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Securing a new medical quality standard is set to open up a £1m opportunity for one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which offers a 60-strong range of Exotic alloys, has taken just nine months to refine its systems to achieve ISO 13485 – the quality […]
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The company behind the original ride-on luggage for children has teamed up with Stafford-based Addmaster to welcome the first ever antimicrobial addition to its range. Trunki, which was invented by company founder and CEO Rob Law in 2006, has launched Abbie the Ambulance in time for Christmas and is made with in-built Biomaster technology that […]
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 features the DualSense controller, making it the latest innovation in gaming. Offering a more immersive experience, the controller’s adaptive triggers allow players to feel the game. This technology, known as haptic feedback, communicates a sense of feeling to its users, which can be useful in many applications. Here, Dave Walsha, commercial development […]
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