One of the UK’s leading technology specialists is set to launch a new deployable hybrid manufacturing system that can be set-up in just twenty-five minutes. Rapid Fusion, the company behind the hugely successful Apollo and Medusa robots, is promising to change the way production parts are made in remote areas with the unveiling of Cerberus […]
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Cranfield University to host industry leaders, tech providers and SMEs for a hands-on exploration of digital transformation Made Smarter is to showcase the power of digital transformation at a flagship Factories of the Future conference at Cranfield University next week. The one-day event will bring together manufacturers, technology experts and academics to illustrate how robotics, […]
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Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, debuts the first product in its eHV high-voltage connector and terminal system portfolio, designed to provide secure and reliable high-performance electrical connections in high-voltage power applications across auxiliary and primary systems in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). The first product in the […]
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Western Pegasus, a precision engineering business based in Birmingham, has secured a £1.2 million funding package from HSBC UK to rebuild its operations following a major fire. The business, which produces highly specialised quality control parts for automotive, aerospace and motor sport industries, will use the funding to move to a new site, replace key […]
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Curriculum reform is a key step forward, but stronger industry engagement is vital to close the skills gap, says Kristin Baker, Schneider Electric’s Vice President of Industrial & Process Automation UK & Ireland The government’s decision to update the national curriculum for the first time in over a decade is a key step in the […]
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Leading UK additive manufacturer AMufacture is set to make its biggest appearance yet at one of the marine industry’s leading trade shows. The Portsmouth-based additive manufacturing specialist has doubled the size of its stand at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam – and joined forces with global technology leader HP to showcase how 3D printing is transforming […]
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Leading metal presswork specialist HT Brigham & Co Ltd has announced a significant enhancement to its manufacturing capabilities with the strategic refurbishment of a 250-ton Rhodes progression press. This investment marks a decisive step in strengthening the company’s metal forming operations and increasing capacity across its production lines. The move is set to bolster uptime […]
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Starrag has now introduced its new RCS 8.0. This CAM software is used to machine turbine blades and now has learning capabilities. The world premiere at EMO 2025 demonstrated over 30 years of software experience, with the latest version of the software integrating pioneering functions such as automated workflows and precise geometrical adaptation to variable […]
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By 2030, 35 per cent of large manufacturing companies will have fully autonomous facilities — according to Industry 4.0 solutions specialist, Intelligence Industrielle. Better known as “lights-out manufacturing”, fully autonomous facilities promise to boost productivity, efficiency, safety and sustainability. Here, Mike Davies, managing director of drive system supplier, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores how advanced motor […]
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White Label World Expo UK returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of private label, eCommerce, and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity. This year’s edition promises to be the most impactful yet—uniting thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders under one roof. Wanting to find […]
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