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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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£6.5m boost for SME manufacturers looking to recover from Covid-19 impact

£6.5m boost for SME manufacturers looking to recover from Covid-19 impact Small to Medium-sized (SME) manufacturers across England have been given a £6.5m funding boost to help them recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and address key barriers to growth. The Manufacturing Growth Programme, which is funded by ERDF and delivered by Oxford Innovation Services, has […]

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Friedheim finalises deal with Young Shin

Friedheim has the exclusive distributorship for Young Shin Die Cutters in the UK & Ireland, it has been confirmed. From the province of Deagu, South Korea known for its precision electronics manufacturing, Young Shin Industries is an internationally recognized manufacturer of premier flatbed die cutting equipment specifically designed for the folding carton, corrugated and POS/display […]

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Innovative components for lightweight and collaborative robots

Innovative components for lightweight and collaborative robots For maximum load-carrying capacity and rigidity: XZU conical thrust cage needle roller bearing and RTWH gearbox from Schaeffler Schaeffler develops new market with major growth potential New XZU conical thrust cage needle roller bearing for robot and cobot joints: 20 per cent less friction and 30 per cent […]

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Engineering must work harder to attract females, expert urges

Alan Lusty, Founder and CEO of multi-disciplinary engineering business, adi Group, says his industry must develop a laser sharp focus on inspiring a generation of female engineers, if it is to secure a sustainable workforce. As his company marks International Women in Engineering Day on June 23rd, Alan argues engineering needs to make a greater […]

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ETG Proves Priceless in Covid-19 Battle

Like any socially responsible and conscious manufacturer, Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) was one of the many companies that offered to support the UK Government and its Ventilator Challenge UK consortium. When the call came from Rolls-Royce plc, YPEL turned the first batch of parts around in just one week. Founded in 2001 by Michael […]

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The Association for Advancing Automation Launches Five New Virtual Events

RIA Robotics Week announced, as trade group moves fall conferences online The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced an impressive lineup of five new virtual events taking place in the fall of 2020. As COVID-19 continues to make it difficult or impossible to hold large gatherings, A3 is transitioning the following 2020 in-person conferences […]

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