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, […]

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Major kitchen manufacturer joins UrbanChain’s P2P energy exchange

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 […]

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

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.   […]

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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, […]

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Warehouse automation: Five key points on securing operational resilience

Automation in its varied forms is increasingly ‘mission critical’ to warehouse operations. But with such high reliance on sophisticated systems, how do you ensure reliable performance and a risk-free peak?  Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, looks at the options available for maintenance and support.  Advanced automation is transforming the […]

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Draw-wire sensors now offer larger measuring ranges and CANopen interface

Draw-wire displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used successfully in many different industries, one of the most important being mobile machinery, where the sensors need to be compact, provide large measuring ranges (typically 6 m to 8 m) and offer an attractive price/performance ratio. A common application for draw-wire sensors in mobile machinery is the measurement […]

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Robot-based sortation systems deliver energy saving benefits

Ultra-energy efficient parcel sortation robots are a game changer for the logistics sector. They’re also good news for the environment, say Xia Huiling, founder and CEO of LiBiao Robotics The importance of sustainability and the need to operate in an environmentally responsible way have been high on most corporate agendas for many years. But, with […]

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Yale appoints new Director of Warehouse Sales – EMEA

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has appointed Ron Farr to a new role as Director, Warehouse Sales – EMEA, helping to continue to drive the brand’s focus on the intralogistics industry. In his role, Ron will support the independent Yale Dealer Partners across the region in providing customers with the right materials handling solutions to meet […]

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Medtech innovator accelerates R&D and manufacture of groundbreaking cancer treatment after Analysis for Innovators (A4I) funding

LightOx’s light-activated solution is the first of its kind in the UK A medtech innovator has accelerated its R&D and manufacture of its groundbreaking cancer treatment, after funding from Innovate UK’s Analysis for Innovators (A4I) programme. LightOx, based in Newcastle, has developed a UK-first solution for early-stage mouth cancers using light-activated chemotherapy. The treatment involves […]

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Manufacturing recruitment struggle: how to outsource manufacturing effectively

Uncover the intricacies of outsourcing manufacturing, navigate the potential risks associated with this business strategy, and discover invaluable tools designed to empower expanding manufacturers in maintaining optimal control over their production processes. The are a number of reasons why you should consider outsourced manufacturing. Some of the most valuable can be found below: Resource Redistribution: […]

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