Six jobs have already been created at a new factory set to start manufacturing a world-first recycled construction product later this month. VASO Global is set to launch its first production line of high-performance structural composite panels at a new factory in Dumfries which will transform housing and construction across the UK and beyond. New […]
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The manufacturing sector has long been a symbol of resilience and innovation. However, manufacturers are now facing a more complex and challenging risk environment than ever before. Drawing on findings from Gallagher’s latest Business Risk Index – based on insights from 1,000 UK business leaders – Neil Hodgson, Managing Director of Risk Management Solutions & […]
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When applications involve extreme pressures, engineers need equipment they can trust. High-pressure systems place enormous demands on pressure measurement devices. As pressure levels increase, reliability, accuracy, and durability become even more important. The ESI Technology HP1000 Series meets these challenges head-on. Designed for pressures up to 5,000 bar (72,500 psi), the HP1000 combines robust construction, […]
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By Marcin Pichur, Regional Vice President Sales at DocuWare. Europe is moving decisively toward fully digital trade processes, and traditional paper‑based invoicing is being phased out. For businesses operating in the UK and Ireland, the timeline for this transition is now firmly set. In the UK, April 2029 is the confirmed deadline that finance and […]
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Viewers of Hinkley Point C’s latest video update will get to see inside the first reactor at the nuclear power station in Somerset. The behind the scenes tour from Delivery Director Simon Parsons shows the fit out of Unit 1 accelerating and teams getting ready to install the identical second reactor in Unit 2. The […]
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Global supply chains have been reshaped at pace in recent years. For manufacturers, a combination of pandemic disruption, geopolitical tension and ongoing economic pressure has exposed just how vulnerable highly optimised supply models can be. Where supply chains were once designed primarily for efficiency and cost control, the focus is now shifting towards resilience, flexibility […]
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Smart Manufacturing Week returns for its fifth edition at the NEC in Birmingham on 3-4 June 2026. The show is home to six exclusive live events: Smart Factory, Drives & Controls, Maintec, Design & Engineering and Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit, proving it a must attend for event for anyone in the sector. Other fringe events will […]
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Postgraduate training that is personalised, flexible and taught by experts – that is what’s on offer from the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium (NTEC), whose unique course aims to create the UK’s next generation of nuclear experts, with the skills to secure a sustainable and safe nuclear industry. Seven educational organisations in the UK who work together as […]
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Nanomade, a pioneer in ultra-sensitive quantum-based deformation sensing technology, announces a breakthrough new product developed with PolyIC, a leading provider of printed electronics solutions, to introduce the world’s first fully transparent film combining both capacitive touch and ultra-sensitive force sensing. This innovation marks a major milestone in Human-Machine Interface (HMI) technology, enabling transparent, flexible, and illuminated control […]
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Engineers developing motion-critical systems are invited to join maxon’s fourth Drive Technology Insight on 20 May at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. This one-day technical forum is for professionals working with high-performance DC drives, motion control, and advanced mechatronic architectures. The programme brings together engineering specialists to examine real application challenges and emerging motion technologies. […]
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