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Made Smarter backs 400th technology project, driving £26M digital investment for North West manufacturers

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Government-backed programme empowers manufacturers to embrace digital transformation, creating 1,850 new jobs and upskilling 3,300 workers Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a landmark — funding its 400th technology adoption project in the North West. The milestone was achieved after 25 more companies secured support to invest in […]

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SCOPE supports Welsh Water response to severe storm 

Upgraded telemetry technology helped Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water manage an unprecedented volume of alarms during a major weather event, writes Julian Booth, SCADA service delivery manager, Ovarro  On 7-8 December 2024, Storm Darragh brought heavy rain and 93mph winds to much of Wales, leaving 95,000 homes without power and communities severely impacted by flooding, fallen […]

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Microchip Expands Space-Qualified FPGA Portfolio with New RT PolarFire® Device Qualifications and SoC Availability

Latest achievements highlight over 60 years of space heritage and commitment to high-reliability, radiation-tolerant technology for next-generation satellite and avionics systems. Continuing to support the evolving needs of space system developers, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has announced two new milestones for its Radiation-Tolerant (RT) PolarFire® technology: MIL-STD-883 Class B and QML Class Q qualification of […]

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People power: The critical factor in digital transformation

Attributed to Michelle Reece, Director at ABS Limited.  It’s a little known fact, that the companies which succeed with their technology investments aren’t necessarily those with the largest budgets or most advanced systems. They’re usually the ones that prioritise the human element – specifically, recruitment and training – as foundational components of their digital transformation. […]

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Hard Hats, Soft Hearts: Spencer Group recognised for outstanding commitment to employee wellbeing

Multi-disciplinary engineering contractor Spencer Group has been recognised for its dedication to employee wellbeing, social responsibility and fostering young talent. Spencer Group claimed the award for Best Place to Work – Contractor in the prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards 2025. The award recognises a business that has implemented exemplary initiatives to improve the wellbeing of […]

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GUIDANCE AUTOMATION LAUNCHES PAY-PER-HOUR AUTOMATION MODEL TO UNLOCK PRODUCTIVITY IN MANUFACTURING  

Guidance Automation has launched Automation by the Hour – ‘Autonomous GO’, a flexible, no-risk robotics model helping manufacturers, warehouse, and logistics operators boost productivity. The pay-per-hour model eliminates upfront costs by offering autonomous vehicles as a scalable, operational expense. Businesses only pay for hours worked, making automation more accessible while freeing skilled staff for higher-value […]

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Engineers of Tomorrow Celebrate Graduation

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Midlands-based multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group proudly celebrated the achievements of its latest cohort of pre-apprenticeship students on Thursday 3rd July, with a graduation ceremony held at its Kings Norton headquarters in Birmingham. The event marked the conclusion of another successful year for adi Group’s award-winning pre-apprenticeship programme – the first of its kind in […]

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State-of-the-art welding technologies for e-mobility: KUKA receives follow-up order from major automotive manufacturer

KUKA is supporting the transition to a more sustainable mobility with state-of-the-art technology: Following a major order last year for 23 friction welding cells with integrated robots for the electric vehicle production of a major automotive manufacturer in the US, KUKA has now received a follow-up order for 12 additional cells for a production expansion. […]

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Sulzer launches energy efficient Scaba STA vertical agitator

A global leader in fluid engineering, Sulzer proudly announces the launch of its new Scaba STA vertical agitator, a cutting-edge solution engineered to deliver excellent reliability, sustainability, and total cost of ownership for industrial mixing applications. Building on decades of application expertise the Scaba STA agitator marks a strategic evolution in Sulzer’s portfolio, harmonizing the […]

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