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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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Alva Industries Expands SlimTorq™ Portfolio with New STM-190-35 Motor Size

Alva Industries (Alva), a manufacturer of frameless motors and the creator of FiberPrinting™ technology, has announced the launch of SlimTorq™ STM-190-35, a new larger size in its SlimTorq™ frameless, slotless motor portfolio. The STM-190-35 expands the STM range with increased torque capability and precision, enabling demanding direct-drive applications where performance, compactness, and design flexibility are […]

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West Midlands manufacturing SMEs positioned for global growth after ‘Breaking into Defence’ event

More than 60 ambitious manufacturers from the West Midlands gathered recently for a special event designed to accelerate SME participation in international defence markets and to strengthen the UK’s sovereign defence capability. “Breaking into Defence: Enter Overseas Markets with the Ministry of Defence”, which was delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice, directly addressed key priorities championed […]

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The Walter TD610 Supreme redefines the thread mill standard

With the TD610 Supreme, Walter presents a family of thread milling cutters that set new standards in terms of performance and process reliability. The successor to the proven TC610 Supreme not only significantly exceeds its performance and machining times in tests, but also those of the best competitors on the market to date. One of […]

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Environmental Conditions That Impact Industrial Lighting Reliability

By Dialight and Agilix Solutions Industrial environments push equipment to its limits. High temperatures, airborne contaminants, vibration, and corrosive exposure are common realities inside many facilities. While these conditions are typically considered when specifying heavy machinery or process equipment, lighting is often overlooked. Yet lighting systems operate continuously within these same demanding environments. When fixtures […]

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