Sulzer’s expertise delivers high-head pumping station in Ibiza Managing wastewater is best kept out of sight and away from local populations, but this is not always possible. In Ibiza, where huge numbers of visitors arrive in the summer, handling all extra wastewater poses a significant challenge. Sulzer was contracted to support the recent construction of […]
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The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) and its 200 members fully support the transition of British steelmakers to greener and more efficient technologies. At the same time, bosses at the organisation are also keen to stress the importance of UK manufacturers and the downstream supply chain being able to access high-quality steel from domestic producers […]
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By harnessing all the data created during machining, companies make their processes around ten percent more productive. This was the result of a project where MAPAL together with industry partners pooled previously distributed knowledge and made it available as a digital value-added service. Within the framework of the major research project X-Forge (Everything as a […]
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The government’s forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many manufacturing employers from upskilling their workforce via higher and degree apprenticeships, according to 69% of the nation’s universities. Research by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) of its university members across the UK, examines what impact future changes, such as the government’s new Growth and Skills Levy, […]
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A young Ideal Heating engineer has been named as a winner in awards recognising rising business stars. Electronics and Controls Engineer Louie Gleeson-Toland has been named on the Hull & Humber Top 30 Under 30 2025 roll of honour, which shines a spotlight on young business talent from across the region. Louie, who is 25, […]
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A new R&D development designed to support the growth of semiconductor packaging has received a £9 million funding injection, helping to reshore a critical part of the UK’s £500 million electrification supply chain and create new opportunities for manufacturers to access new markets and cut costs. Hosted by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), the […]
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Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. The annual Fast Company ranking recognizes companies making meaningful strides across industries through bold thinking and impactful innovation. This year’s honorees include Waymo, Nvidia, […]
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Resistors are indispensable in the transition to smarter, safer and more sustainable factories, but their contribution is often overlooked. Here, Mike Torbitt, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, explains how resistors ensure the reliability and efficiency of factory operations, from motor control to safely stopping equipment in the case of emergencies. In manufacturing’s modernisation shift, […]
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One of the UK’s fastest-growing control and automation specialists has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a new Director of Services. Leandro Gasparini will be responsible for delivering a world class customer experience and scaling-up the firm’s lifecycle services business, building upon its well-established service portfolio and capabilities. From humble beginnings as […]
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Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat has successfully reduced carbon emissions in a key part of its manufacturing process by 52.5 per cent by switching to a demand responsive system. By changing the way that a high-pressure air compressor is used at the company’s Measham factory, FSi Promat has reduced the carbon emissions generated through the […]
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