Author: John Harrison, Head of Relationship Management at Allica Bank Having spent much of my career providing banking services to UK manufacturers, I’ve seen first-hand their strong appetite for innovation and growth. The ascendence of game-changing technologies like AI and automation means the drive to innovate is stronger than ever. As always, investing in innovation […]
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CWIEME Berlin, the world’s leading exhibition for the coil winding, electric motor, transformer, generator and e-mobility sectors, is introducing the Academic Excellence Hub for its 2025 event. This initiative will connect leading researchers with industry experts, to support talent development and create new opportunities for innovation within the sector. A dedicated exhibition area will be […]
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Specialist industrial pump manufacturer, Pioneer Pump, has officially opened its new Pump School, providing hands-on training for customers and staff after recently moving to new Hadleigh site. Following a major relocation and investment, which saw the company move from a 10,000 sq ft site near Stowmarket to a significantly larger 66,000 sq ft facility, the […]
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Government-backed programme offers expert advice, leadership training, digital interns and up to £20,000 technology grants. Registration for SMEs in London, the East of England, South East and South West now open – ahead of the launch on April 1. Manufacturing leaders across Southern England are being urged to sign up to Made Smarter, the UK […]
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Nearly half of manufacturers (49%) have concerns about their business surviving in the next five years thanks to the impact of increases in the minimum wage and employers’ National Insurance Contributions. A new report of 114 business leaders by personalised workwear specialist MyWorkwear reveals the bleak outlook facing companies across the UK in the wake […]
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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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Tired of production bottlenecks, unplanned downtime, and inconsistent quality? Imagine knowing exactly where your manufacturing process is losing efficiency – in real-time! With XL810, you can. The XL810 gives you the clear, actionable data you need to drive process improvements and boost your bottom line. See exactly what’s happening on your production floor, identify bottlenecks […]
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Postgraduate training that is personalised, flexible and taught by experts – that is what’s on offer from the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium (NTEC), whose unique course aims to create the UK’s next generation of nuclear experts, with the skills to secure a sustainable and safe nuclear industry. Seven educational organisations in the UK who work together as […]
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