– OMRON Electronic Components Europe has revealed new G3VM MOSFET relays with tiny footprint, low output capacitance, and fast response for designers tackling demanding applications including next-generation test and measurement equipment. Housed in a 2mm x 1.45mm S-VSON(L) package, and weighing less than 0.01g, the new relays let equipment designers achieve high-density mounting within tight […]
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New research from Aston University reveals the economic benefits of servitization to UK businesses amid rising competitive pressure and growing sustainability demands. The Economic and Social Research Council funded project called ‘Understanding how servitization can impact UK economic productivity and environmental performance’ has been carried out by leading academics from Aston Business School, the University of Warwick […]
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Automation is no longer a “nice-to-have” in manufacturing, rather it has become an essential differentiator. For AddQual Ltd, the Derby-based specialist in metrology and quality assurance, automation goes beyond simply ‘robots and machines’. It’s about rethinking how data, processes, and people interact to create faster, more transparent, and more reliable outcomes for customers in aerospace, […]
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New research from BEP Surface Technologies has revealed that the UK’s electroplating and surface finishing sector is shrinking at an accelerating rate, with one in six firms lost in ten years and most of the remaining businesses showing no real terms financial growth. The findings indicate a sector approaching a point of irreversible decline, putting […]
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Microchip Technology today announces the release of its JANPTX family of non-hermetic plastic Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices that meet the MIL-PRF-19500 qualification, offering high-reliability protection for aerospace and defense applications. These TVS devices are the first in the industry to achieve MIL-PRF-19500 qualification in a plastic package, offering engineers a lightweight, cost-effective solution without […]
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JC Moulding Ltd, one of the UK’s leading injection moulding specialists, is proud to unveil its striking new brand identity at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show, held at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, on 3-5 February 2026. As part of its forward-looking strategy, JC Moulding has partnered with Sanders & Co, a Cardiff-based design […]
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Lumenia Consulting announces the return of its flagship ERP HEADtoHEAD™ event, taking place on 24th-25th March 2026 at The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. Now in its 11th year, this unique event offers organisations planning an ERP upgrade or replacement the opportunity to compare 13 leading ERP solutions from vendors side-by-side in a structured, like-for-like comparison. The two-day event […]
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There’s a new name on the motorcycle scene; Maeving – the UK’s only electric motorcycle manufacturer. Based in Coventry, the city that kickstarted the industry more than a century ago, its fusion of retro design and innovative green technology has caught the eye of investors including Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands. He has contributed £500,000 from the West […]
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The Great South West Partnership convened UK parliamentarians, leading civil servants and South West Manufacturers in Westminster on 15 January to spotlight the South West’s critical role in delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy, as one of the nation’s most advanced manufacturing regions. Hosted in partnership with the South West Manufacturers Network, the event showcased the […]
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New digital skills courses are aiming to help SME manufacturers in Yorkshire embrace and capitalise on AI to boost productivity and drive growth. Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber is offering fully funded training to help companies develop leadership capability as advanced technologies become increasingly central to competitiveness and innovation. The government-backed digital adoption programme is […]
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