Workforce crisis driving growth of automated parcel sorting

Ever more logistics companies are seeking new ways of maintaining or improving  operational efficiency and customer service levels with fewer people, says Xia Hulling, founder and CEO of robotic sortation system specialist LiBiao Robotics Alongside the construction and hospitality industries, logistics is among the business sectors to have been hit hardest by Europe’s dwindling labour market and […]

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Manchester Based Manufacturing Group Awarded Aerospace Certifications

Manchester based ASG Group has announced their ongoing commitment to quality and accreditation approvals, showcasing their growing capability in the aerospace industry. The group has received a group-wide AS9100 approval following recent audit by NQA. Since its formation in 2019, ASG Group has collaborated with partners to provide services to aerospace and space customers. However, […]

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The Alchemy Metals Group announces an integrated waste management division, Alchemy Integrated Waste Solutions

Alchemy Metals, a leading provider of recycling solutions, particularly metal, cable, transformers, and switchgear, is excited to announce the launch of our Integrated Total Waste Management Service.  This new service expands our commitment to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction, by providing businesses with a comprehensive managed solution for waste management. With the new division, Alchemy […]

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Charity Trek for our Editor!

Our Editor, Maria Lapthorn, is taking on a challenge of a lifetime, trekking through the French Alps to raise money for the incredible charity, Coppafeel! Any donations would be very gratefully received to support Coppafeel and help stamp out late detection of breast cancer. Please give if you can! From Maria, Editor: “This September I […]

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Glass manufacturer invests over half a million as it celebrates 20th anniversary

Specialist Glass Products celebrates 20th anniversary in April The manufacturer invests £675,000 in innovative machinery Yorkshire-based leading glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has invested over £675,000 into its facilities, equipment and internal training as it celebrates its 20th business anniversary. The glass manufacturer will invest £465,000 in a Bovone Polishing Machine and an Intermax […]

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Making the energy system smart

The role of ASICs in smart grid deployment In October 2022, the European Union (EU) adopted its action plan to digitalise the energy system for a more efficient, sustainable, secure and competitive energy market. Making its goals a reality requires the use of new digital technologies to make every process smarter — from generation to […]

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Scientific Instruments: Changing the World of Research

Phil Simmonds, Chief Executive Officer of EC Electronics. We are living through an age of technological revolution, where science and innovation come together to achieve life-changing breakthroughs that are helping us to understand the past, improve the present and shape the future. Scientific instruments are at the heart of these developments, allowing researchers to gain new insights and unlock […]

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Facilitating a Circular Economy through Sustainable Packaging: Material Selection, Carbon Reduction, and the Impact of Legislative Measures

The growing emphasis on sustainability in nearly all sectors has placed the packaging industry under scrutiny. As a critical component of the global economy, the packaging sector holds significant environmental implications. In the pursuit of sustainable packaging, a holistic approach is necessary, encompassing aspects such as material selection, carbon footprint reduction, and the development and […]

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