Airbus Helicopters in the UK and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult announce strategic partnership

Airbus Helicopters in the UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult – the UK’s leading group of research, development and innovation centres. This strategic partnership will see both organisations establish a framework under which they will jointly investigate opportunities to work together on future opportunities. Managing Director […]

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New generation electric skid steer benefits from Danfoss DM700 display

Danfoss Power Solutions, a leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, is supplying its DM700 display for use on the third-generation Elise 900 skid steer loader manufactured by FIRSTGREEN Industries (previously known as Kovaco Electric). The all-electric machine takes advantage of the display’s 7-inch screen, excellent sunlight viewability, […]

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Figures show higher than expected rise in STEM jobs

An industry expert has hailed figures showing a higher than predicted increase in STEM jobs, calling for more action instead of “complacency” to ensure a consistent talent pipeline across science, technology, engineering and maths fields. According to a 2022 study, the total number of UK employees in a STEM occupation was just over 2.89 million, with […]

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What’s best, a complete or phased approach to Warehouse automation?

With labour hard to find and performance at peak under scrutiny, businesses may be tempted to opt for a complete, turnkey warehouse automation project to solve all their problems in one move. But might a stepped approach make more sense? Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, considers the options.  There […]

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TCS to Help Manufacturers Drive Growth and Transformation with Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing

Tata Consultancy Services’ Neural Manufacturing Suite of Solutions Offers Enterprises Connected, Cognitive and Collaborative Capabilities for Large-Scale Transformations Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) announced that it is now offering its TCS Neural Manufacturing suite of solutions on the newly-launched Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing, to help manufacturers accelerate their growth and transformation. Microsoft […]

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New Walter coating for the X·treme Evo Plus DC180 Supreme drill

With its new X·treme Evo Plus drill, Walter is launching a new tool in the DC180 Supreme product range. The Krato·tec™ coating technology that has been specially developed for drilling and reaming tools now extends the market potential of the solid carbide drills. This is a credit to the WJ30EZ grade that has been developed […]

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