Clear your calendars, mark yourself as busy and schedule in Smart Manufacturing Week 2026. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 3-4 June, this is the place where changemakers can find insights, solutions and connections for their manufacturing and engineering projects. This year the show is welcoming over 136 new exhibitors (alongside another 250+ […]
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The RSL 200 from Leuze is the smallest safety laser scanner on the market. It safeguards machines, automated guided vehicles and robots. Thanks to its minimal dimensions, it is very easy to integrate even where space is limited. Minimum size, maximum safety In industrial automation, efficiency and safety must go hand in hand: People, machines […]
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Bringing together the largest selection of food and drink manufacturing suppliers all under one roof, prepare to experience innovations from 150+ food and drink manufacturing suppliers that will transform your products and set you apart from your competitors. Secure your free trade pass today and join us at IFE Manufacturing 2026 to dive into new […]
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Smart Manufacturing Week (SMW) will return to the NEC in Birmingham this summer (3-4 June) where it will once again host the largest annual celebration of manufacturing and engineering in the UK. SMW brings together a powerful lineup of events, including Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, Drives & Controls and Design + Engineering Expo; as well […]
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More than 11,000 logistics, warehousing and supply chain professionals are expected to attend IntraLogisteX 2026 when it returns to the NEC Birmingham on 18-19 March 2026. Now in its 11th year, the event has firmly established itself as the UK’s flagship exhibition for intralogistics, warehouse technology and end-to-end supply chain innovation. Organised by Logistics Manager […]
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IntraLogisteX is the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to intralogistics, warehouse operations, and material handling solutions. The event brings together senior decision-makers from logistics, manufacturing, and retail to explore the latest technologies driving efficiency inside the warehouse, including automation, robotics, software, storage, and picking solutions. Featuring 300+ exhibiting brands and a free-to-attend conference programme with 60+ […]
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HPC KAESER prioritises three things, so we can provide the long-term value that customers can’t find anywhere else. In today’s economic climate, businesses are doing everything they can to reduce their costs. Some of the ways they can do this include investing in equipment that lasts, prioritising energy efficiency and keeping production downtime to a […]
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The ripple effects of global events have amplified economic volatility, heightening the risk of non-payment for businesses. Nearly 50% of all B2B transactions in the UK are offered on credit, and recent statistics show 51% of B2B invoices are overdue, with 7% being a bad debt1. This can place a growing concern on the financial […]
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Steve Fletcher, Joint Head of Corporate at Gallagher’s UK Retail Birmingham Office, shares how the manufacturing industry is adapting to a more complex risk environment—and why insurance has a bigger role to play than ever before. Q: How would you describe the current state of the manufacturing sector? It’s a sector that’s shown incredible resilience, […]
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A mentor with more than two decades of engineering experience has been recognised for his dedication to helping others. Paul Pankhurst of civil engineering firm Tony Gee and Partners was presented with the Phil Tindall Memorial Medal for mentoring by the Rochester Bridge Trust, at an awards evening hosted by the Worshipful Company of Engineers. […]
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