Jade - Manufacturing & Production Engineering Magazine

Cutting-edge demos boost small business growth in Scotland’s machining sector

From robotic machining, digital machine shop planning, low-cost machining IoT and process optimisations for cycling, automotive, fashion, and covid response, engineering experts at Scotland’s world-leading R&D manufacturing hub have helped growing businesses harness their competitive edge after completing a major European project. The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) – part of the […]

ETG to Present Fastest Nakamura Yet at EMO Exhibition

At the EMO exhibition in Hanover in September, Nakamura-Tome will be giving a world exhibition premiere to its latest twin-turret twin-spindle precision CNC multitasking turning centre. Soon to be available in the UK from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG), the new Nakamura-Tome WY-100V will be presented at EMO under the slogan of ‘Faster than the […]

metals4U partner with Ore Projects to combat the trade sector skills shortage

August 1, 2023Jade

· 141,000 vacancies across the trade sectors reveals an industry-wide skills shortage · Ore Projects encourage young people into welding, casting and mould making A mentoring scheme has been launched to reduce the skills shortage in the trade sector by encouraging young people into metalworking. There is a nationwide skills shortage across the […]

NEW HEAD FOR SIEMENS’ FLAGSHIP CONGLETON FACILITY

Siemens has appointed Christian Grosch to lead its major manufacturing facility at Congleton as the business expands the site to target new vertical markets. Christian, who has held international managerial positions with Siemens for more than three decades, which included roles in China, Brazil and Italy, takes the reins from his predecessor Andrew Peters, who […]

New Gantry Type 5AX VMC from ETG

Adding to the comprehensive range of machine tools available from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG), the Wellesbourne company is now presenting the new G6 machining centre from AXILE. As AXILE’s new and exclusive UK and Ireland technology partner, ETG is proud to present an extensive range of high-end 5-axis VMCs, heavy-duty double-column machining centres and […]

LiBiao Robotics open new European HQ in Frankfurt

July 24, 2023Jade

As part of its ongoing growth strategy autonomous mobile robot-based parcel and post sortation solutions specialist, LiBiao Robotics, has opened a new European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The site features modern office space, product demonstration zones and a showroom where interested parties can see LiBiao’s range of autonomous sortation robots and discover the many ways […]

Cycle clothing manufacturer gears up for growth with Made Smarter support

Lusso invests £100k in new technology to boost productivity, create new jobs and enter new global markets North West adoption programme backs 40-year-old firm with support and funding A cycle clothing manufacturer is gearing up for growth after investing £100,000 in new technology with the support of Made Smarter. Lusso, based in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, […]

Major kitchen manufacturer joins UrbanChain’s P2P energy exchange

July 20, 2023Jade

Premiere Kitchens is set to reduce energy costs and bolster its net zero ambitions after joining the rapidly growing peer-to-peer energy exchange The UK’s first provider of peer-to-peer (P2P) energy has introduced Premiere Kitchens to its growing trading platform. UrbanChain, through its network of renewable electricity generators, is now enabling the supply of 100% green […]

The need for warehouse automation skyrockets as staffing issues and e-commerce demands grow

July 20, 2023Jade

Staffing issues are driving warehouse automation needs, according to 81% of businesses within the manufacturing, 3PL and retail industries. According to the ‘Robotics and Automation report’ from global supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, over half of businesses are planning to invest in warehouse innovations to overcome labour shortages and rising e-commerce demands. […]

Galvanizing the Steel Industry’s Future Thanks to Major Developments

A manufacturing business is positioning itself for future growth thanks to a significant investment to enhance its facilities and capacity. Manchester Galvanizing Ltd, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, has undergone major redevelopment at its Heywood site which has seen it replace its old galvanizing bath, and introduce new equipment aimed at boosting productivity, quality, […]