Western Pegasus, a precision engineering business based in Birmingham, has secured a £1.2 million funding package from HSBC UK to rebuild its operations following a major fire. The business, which produces highly specialised quality control parts for automotive, aerospace and motor sport industries, will use the funding to move to a new site, replace key […]
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Curriculum reform is a key step forward, but stronger industry engagement is vital to close the skills gap, says Kristin Baker, Schneider Electric’s Vice President of Industrial & Process Automation UK & Ireland The government’s decision to update the national curriculum for the first time in over a decade is a key step in the […]
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Leading UK additive manufacturer AMufacture is set to make its biggest appearance yet at one of the marine industry’s leading trade shows. The Portsmouth-based additive manufacturing specialist has doubled the size of its stand at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam – and joined forces with global technology leader HP to showcase how 3D printing is transforming […]
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Leading metal presswork specialist HT Brigham & Co Ltd has announced a significant enhancement to its manufacturing capabilities with the strategic refurbishment of a 250-ton Rhodes progression press. This investment marks a decisive step in strengthening the company’s metal forming operations and increasing capacity across its production lines. The move is set to bolster uptime […]
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Starrag has now introduced its new RCS 8.0. This CAM software is used to machine turbine blades and now has learning capabilities. The world premiere at EMO 2025 demonstrated over 30 years of software experience, with the latest version of the software integrating pioneering functions such as automated workflows and precise geometrical adaptation to variable […]
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By 2030, 35 per cent of large manufacturing companies will have fully autonomous facilities — according to Industry 4.0 solutions specialist, Intelligence Industrielle. Better known as “lights-out manufacturing”, fully autonomous facilities promise to boost productivity, efficiency, safety and sustainability. Here, Mike Davies, managing director of drive system supplier, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores how advanced motor […]
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Fagor Arrasate has been selected as a technology supplier for the new aluminum processing facility that Kloeckner Metals is building in Columbus, Mississippi. As part of the first development phase, the company will supply two finishing lines that will be integrated into the plant’s high-automation environment. On one side, a slitting line with a robotic […]
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Compact footprint, full liquid cooling, and built-in EMS Delta, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, has launched its C-Series All-In-One Energy Storage Solution for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. This innovative solution integrates LFP battery packs, a Power Conditioning System (PCS), a liquid cooling system, and a unit controller, offering a […]
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Exotec redefines global leadership with two strategic appointments, accelerating its mission to build a performance-driven and inclusive culture across international markets. Exotec, the global specialist in warehouse robotics, has announced two key executive appointments to support its international expansion and reinforce its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and performance. Renata Spada joins as Chief People Officer, […]
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In the manufacturing of demanding machined components, precision is of the utmost importance. Maintaining this precision requires advanced quality control, appropriate equipment, and smooth collaboration with the equipment supplier. For Purso-Tools, a long-standing partner in measurement devices and services has been Mitutoyo. Purso-Tools Oy, located in Pori on the west coast of Finland, is globally […]
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