A network of world-leading research and innovation centres has taken one of the UK’s largest ever deployments of Augmented Reality (AR) technology. The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), which works with more than 120 industrial partners including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, McLaren Automotive, BAE Systems and Airbus, has signed an agreement with PTC to […]
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The Engineering Technologies Group (ETG) has signed a multi-million-pound contract with the Pexion Group to consolidate the technology management and advancement of its multiple manufacturing businesses. In the first stage of the agreement, Pexion Group companies will take delivery of six machine tools with significantly more planned in future phases of the long-term agreement. With […]
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Bespoke production is becoming increasingly achievable for low and high-volume manufacturing. Bespoke products offer adaptability and full customisation as well as security in the fact that individual requirements will be met, especially if the manufacturer has the required specialisms in-house. Here, Stewart Goulding, managing director at mechatronic drive system supplier EMS Ltd explains the things […]
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Diamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron science facility located in Oxfordshire, has appointed Inspec Solutions, a leading independent control, safety & automation systems supplier to the UK’s energy, metals, chemicals, oil & gas and manufacturing industries, to provide Functional Safety Services across its operations. Inspec Solutions was approached by the organisation to help meet […]
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World-leading digital manufacturer Protolabs has secured an global accolade for demonstrating excellence in health and safety. The company received a RoSPA Gold Health & Safety Award for ensuring its staff, customers, contractors and any visitors to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shropshire remain safe. “We are delighted to have won a RoSPA Gold Health & […]
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Industrial lubrication experts ROCOL are once again answering the ever-evolving needs of industry with the launch of its new ULTRACUT 370EP cutting fluid. Providing ‘Performance You Can Trust’, the new ULTRACUT 370EP cutting fluid is a semi-synthetic fluid that can be utilised as both a cutting fluid and grinding fluid, exceeding existing coolant performance whilst […]
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As changing demographics, an ageing global population, technology and innovation transform the medical sector, Wheeling, Illinois based Swiss Precision Machining (SPM) Inc. counts on Tornos in its pursuit of excellence. As a key supplier to the Medtech industry, SPM’s recent acquisition of two new MultiSwiss machines advances its legacy of precision and boosts its productivity. […]
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Two precision engineering specialists were recognised for their commitment to quality and delivery performance this week as the Farnborough International Airshow went ‘virtual’. Arrowsmith Engineering and TGM, both part of the £43million Aero Services Global Group (AS.G), were given the SC21 Silver and SC21 Bronze awards respectively for their ongoing ability to manufacture complex components […]
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A leading Telford workwear specialist is bouncing back from Covid-19 thanks to renewed investment and the acquisition of new garment print technology. MyWorkwear, which operates from Halesfield in Telford, is now setting its sights on £2m sales by 2023 as it looks to secure new contracts from companies looking for personalised workwear and fast turnaround […]
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A Coventry-based driverless vehicle specialist has beaten off some of the world’s largest car brands and manufacturers to secure Autocar’s Innovation Award. Aurrigo, which is set to start its first autonomous shuttle trial at Cambridge Business Park in October, was recognised by the car magazine for the way it has made major breakthroughs with its […]
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