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Programmable Logic Redefined for Simpler, Smarter, Fully Integrated Designs

Engineers designing timing‑critical systems for motor control, industrial automation and automotive safety applications often face challenges with latency and unpredictable software execution. To help address these challenges without adding the cost and complexity of multichip designs, Microchip Technology  is expanding its Configurable Logic Block (CLB)–based microcontroller (MCU) portfolio. The PIC16F13276 and PIC18-Q35 families combine Complex […]

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Joloda Hydraroll Welcomes Engineering & Manufacturing Students for Factory Tour

Joloda Hydraroll recently hosted second-year students from Hugh Baird College’s ‘Foundation Degree in Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing’ for a tour of its Liverpool manufacturing facility. The visit provided students with a practical insight into the manufacturing sector, and demonstrated how the engineering skills and knowledge they are developing can be applied in real-world industry settings. Students […]

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Hybrid connector for energy storage

Designed for customer-specific assembly, the hybrid connector for electrical energy storage systems from Phoenix Contact provides a reliable and safe connection for power, signal, and data contacts. The new all-in-one solution offers cost-optimized and time-efficient installation that is specifically tailored to the customer’s needs. The HSC hybrid connector is the ideal solution for powerful energy connections. With […]

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Volklec secures backing for next phase of UK battery industrialisation and scale-up

UK battery cell manufacturer Volklec has secured new government backing to accelerate the company’s transition from near-term power cell production to sovereign, mass-scale manufacturing. The combined public and private investment will support the rapid expansion of Volklec’s UK operations, scaling from an initial 1GWh capacity to a 10GWh gigafactory. Delivered by the Advanced Propulsion Centre […]

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Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards

One of the UK’s leading metal services centres was named as the shining star of the metal industry ‘Oscars’. William King, which specialises in high-tensile steel, aluminium, light gauge processing, electrical steels and niche metal coatings, beat off competition from more than 50 businesses to win the ‘Company of the Year’ at the Confederation of […]

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Indeed data reveals the British counties where manufacturing workers earn the most

New research from Rencol Components has revealed the British counties offering the highest average manufacturing salaries, highlighting where skilled workers may want to consider calling home when planning their next career move. The findings come as Britain’s manufacturing sector continues to face pressure from labour shortages. Research from Barclays has shown that the shortage of […]

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Microchip Increases Manufacturing Capacity of its Hydrogen Masers

A hydrogen maser is an atomic clock that uses properties of hydrogen atoms to emit precise microwave frequencies for highly stable and precise timekeeping.  Hydrogen masers are deployed globally and actively contribute to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for the time of day, synchronizing critical applications such as power grids, cell phone networks […]

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Nimbus Launches Winterthur Technology Group, Ushering in a New Era for Precision Grinding

Nimbus has completed its acquisition of 3M’s Precision Grinding & Finishing (PG&F) business, which now operates as Winterthur Technology Group (formerly part of 3M). The company begins a new, independent phase, focused on innovation, high-performance solutions, and a customer-first approach across industries worldwide. Renowned for its precision grinding technologies and tailored solutions, Winterthur Technology Group […]

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INTRODUCING AUTOMATE UK WEEK 2027

Automate UK has announced the launch of Automate UK Week, an ambitious proposition for 2027 bringing its award-winning manufacturing, vision, processing and packaging events together to create an overarching experience for visitors and exhibitors alike. Already the force behind the UK’s leading events for the industrial automation sector, the organisation will showcase the best technologies […]

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