Author: Jade

Made Smarter and Manchester Metropolitan University create new generation of digital leaders

Technology Adoption programme collaborates to accelerate digital transformation Applications now open to join next cohort in September 2023 A generation of manufacturing leaders is now armed with new digital skills and tools after graduating from a trailblazing programme. Fifteen delegates completed the ‘Leading Digital Transformation’ programme, designed by Made Smarter, the government-funded industry-led initiative to […]

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Lesters target further expansion with £multimillion state-of-the-art machine installation and key appointment

The UK’s leading independent manufacturer of large format corrugated cases and high-performance packaging has completed a £multimillion machinery investment and expanded its sales team with a key appointment. Lesters, which employs over 60 people, has installed a second TCY Casemaker with Fossaluzza pre-feeder and automatic palletiser/stacker at its Burntwood factory in a bid to deliver […]

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RHODES INTERFORM GETS A LIFT WITH NEW CONTRACT

Rhodes Interform, the UK manufacturer of hot and cold forming equipment for metals and composites, has secured a new contract with Cascade (UK) Limited to produce a bespoke twin press facility for forging forklift truck forks. Cascade UK is part of Cascade Corporation, a leading manufacturer of material handling products. Rhodes Interform will manufacture a […]

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Could inflexibility halt progress in the warehouse? asks Yale Lift Truck Technologies

Through working closely with customers and dealers, Yale Lift Truck Technologies has identified inflexibility as a key concern for fast-evolving intralogistics and warehouse operations. “Warehouse operations today are facing a number of challenges, including growing customer demand, seasonal peaks, unpredictable changes, cost management, and labour retention,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales – EMEA, of […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

·       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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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LiBiao Robotics open new European HQ in Frankfurt

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 […]

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