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PTC launches Windchill AI Assistant to help manufacturers navigate data complexity and boost productivity

London-based PTC has announced the release of Windchill AI Assistant, a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability built in its Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. This new capability introduces generative AI into Windchill via a natural language chat interface, making it easier for users to find, understand, and work with critical product information already stored […]

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Cullen Sustainable Packaging announces £5m investment to accelerate growth

Cullen Sustainable Packaging, the world’s only combined corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer under one roof, has invested £5 million in expanding its Glasgow manufacturing operations. Cullen is scaling its manufacturing operations in response to growing demand, with continued investment in machinery and infrastructure supporting its trajectory towards industry-leading output. Currently producing around 0.5 billion products […]

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Programmable Logic Redefined for Simpler, Smarter, Fully Integrated Designs

Engineers designing timing‑critical systems for motor control, industrial automation and automotive safety applications often face challenges with latency and unpredictable software execution. To help address these challenges without adding the cost and complexity of multichip designs, Microchip Technology  is expanding its Configurable Logic Block (CLB)–based microcontroller (MCU) portfolio. The PIC16F13276 and PIC18-Q35 families combine Complex […]

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Joloda Hydraroll Welcomes Engineering & Manufacturing Students for Factory Tour

Joloda Hydraroll recently hosted second-year students from Hugh Baird College’s ‘Foundation Degree in Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing’ for a tour of its Liverpool manufacturing facility. The visit provided students with a practical insight into the manufacturing sector, and demonstrated how the engineering skills and knowledge they are developing can be applied in real-world industry settings. Students […]

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Hybrid connector for energy storage

Designed for customer-specific assembly, the hybrid connector for electrical energy storage systems from Phoenix Contact provides a reliable and safe connection for power, signal, and data contacts. The new all-in-one solution offers cost-optimized and time-efficient installation that is specifically tailored to the customer’s needs. The HSC hybrid connector is the ideal solution for powerful energy connections. With […]

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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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