Author: Jade

Smart Nano NI launches Smart Manufacturing accelerator programme to empower Northern Ireland manufacturers

Local technology consortium Smart Nano NI has launched a new accelerator programme led by Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, to transform the manufacturing landscape across Northern Ireland. The Smart Manufacturing accelerator will provide an opportunity for manufacturers to learn about and experiment with emerging technologies, in a bid to improve efficiency and […]

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XYZ Machine Tools streamlines medical device development.

ATL Technology in Cardiff is a specialist manufacturer of medical devices, particularly energy-driven surgical devices. These are used in minimally invasive surgery and use low voltage, high current RF energy waveforms to seal, coagulate, dissect, vaporize, resect, or mobilize tissue. Typical applications are in urology, gynaecology, and arthroscopy. As a company committed to delivering tailored […]

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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

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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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