Siemens offers real-time locating system for a safe production environment and optimized production processes

Using proven hardware and software, Siemens develops a solution for social distancing at the workplace Companies can simulate and manage the possible risks to their employees while at the same time increasing the productivity of their plants Simatic Real-time Locating Systems (RTLS) plus SieTrace software provide location information which customers can use to control their […]

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Guhring Additive Tool Cuts Costs for Aerospace Subcontractor

Working closely with companies like Rolls-Royce, Collins Aerospace, Safran, Bombardier, ITP Aero, Marshall and Incora, XCEL Aerospace is a subcontract manufacturer with an aerospace pedigree that few in the supply chain can match. Offering services from CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, additive manufacturing, kitting and even its own range of braided leads, the Essex manufacturer is […]

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MANifesto launched as SME manufacturers demand blueprint for long-term industrial strategy

A manufacturing collective has urged the Government to make its ‘restart, reposition and transform’ commitment to industry a reality and not just another marketing slogan. The Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), which employs over 2000 people across nine sub-contract manufacturers and a specialist engineering design agency, has today launched its Post Covid-19 MANifesto to detail the […]

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Collaborating in the fight against COVID-19

The founder of Apple Steve Jobs once said, “Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” This is true now more than ever as medical device manufacturers and companies from a range of industries work together in the fight against COVID-19. Here Ramya Sriram, digital content […]

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Sandvik vice president named Female Leader of the Future 2020

~ Ledarna names Sandvik’s Nina Åxman in inspirational list ~ Global engineering group, Sandvik, boasts one of industry’s top female leaders — according to Ledarna’s ‘Female Leaders of the Future’ list. Nina Åxman, vice president and head of global operations at Sandvik Rock Tools, is listed as number one in the international list of inspiring […]

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CBM highlights importance of industry stimulus packages and urges Government to review loans if sector is to sustainably recover

Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) members have called for industry stimulus packages and a review of the viability tests on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans (CBILS). More than 200 companies from the fasteners, forgings, pressings, cold-rolled and sheet metal products sector believe if these measures are adopted that it will give industry the best possible opportunity […]

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