In a landmark announcement at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2024), ASG Group, the global aerospace manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Manchester, has unveiled its largest-ever group order book, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history. The multi-million-pound orders, facilitated through collaborations with major global aerospace OEMs, signify a significant growth for the group […]
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Following a £1.5m investment from Finance Yorkshire, a website update, gaining of ISO 9001 and a rebrand last year, BPI is now in a unique position to help UK companies make a step change in their circular economy credentials. The newly refreshed website, www.bpiauctions.com, brings together BPI Asset Disposal, BPI Auctions, and BPI Asset Advisory […]
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Ensuring the UK has sufficient levels of renewable energy to meet its needs is only possible with suitable energy storage infrastructure – and University of Manchester experts are working to provide a “future-proof” solution. In a new article published by Policy@Manchester, Professor Robert Dryfe highlights the importance of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies – […]
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Company Overview: Mint Ltd, established in 2010, has carved a niche and rapidly established itself as the pre-eminent provider of innovative retail displays, windows and pop-up spaces. Serving high-profile clients in the luxury retail, skincare, and beauty sectors, Mint focuses on creating impactful bespoke solutions and brand experiences while emphasising sustainability and local production by […]
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A major competition designed to get more young people involved in manufacturing has recognised the talented engineers of the future. The Design & Make Challenge 2024, which is organised and run by the Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), attracted nearly 100 pupils from 15 schools in what is one of the largest independent STEM events ever […]
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Factory simulation helps Scottish confectioner hit the sweet spot Manufacturing improvements could enable Aldomak to make tonnes more fudge per day An advanced digital replica of its Glasgow confectionery factory could help family-run business, Aldomak, streamline manufacturing processes and increase capacity, creating as much as 2,400 kilograms of sweet treats daily from a single production […]
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The energy sector is being driven by the need for decarbonisation and the increasing demand for electricity. In this article, Kelly Cole, General Manager for Electric Power at Finning UK & Ireland, explores the challenges and opportunities in energy, providing valuable insights into how companies can thrive. Challenges in renewable energy expansion The renewable energy […]
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Space-Comm Expo Scotland, taking place 11-12 September 2024 at SEC Glasgow is the new catalyst for one of the world’s leading space nations at the forefront of the UK’s global ambitions. A future-focused platform From satellite platform primes, satellite operators, military, government, and application developers, this free to attend exhibition and leading seminar will encapsulate […]
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Forget manual labour and misplaced parts! AZ Pneumatica, a leading Italian manufacturer of pneumatic valves and cylinders, has undergone a robotic revolution. This transformation, achieved through a two-phase collaboration with Kardex, boasts an impressive 80% increase in picking speed and a near-elimination of picking errors (a 90% reduction!). in Demand Imagine juggling over 60,000 components, […]
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Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, welcomed eight technology pioneers to the Made Smarter Innovation Sustainability Accelerator to improve resource and energy efficiency in UK manufacturing. Working with industry leaders BAE Systems, HS2 and Creagh Concrete, the participating companies will receive support from innovation experts at Digital Catapult to co-develop solutions that […]
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