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Aston University research reveals UK manufacturers can add value to customers with servitization

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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Driving the Future of Manufacturing Inspection Through Automation

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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Microchip Launches Military-Qualified Plastic Transient Voltage Suppressors for Aerospace and Defense Applications

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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Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD™, the UK’s leading ERP comparison event, comes to Birmingham this March

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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Electric automotive firm secures £11m investment to help power British motorcycle industry

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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Westminster reception showcases South West’s manufacturing strength and central role in delivering Industrial Strategy

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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Made Smarter skills programmes to help Yorkshire manufacturers build AI-ready leaders

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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KnitMesh Technologies Launches PyroCore® Pyrotechnic Actuator Mesh

KnitMesh Technologies is proud to announce the launch of PyroCore® Pyrotechnic Actuator Mesh, a new high-performance knitted wire mesh solution developed for use in demanding pyrotechnic actuation systems. PyroCore® has been introduced as a natural extension of KnitMesh Technologies’ established actuator and airbag filter products, building on decades of expertise in knitted wire mesh for […]

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