Robotics and automation help North West SMEs cope with staff shortages and increased demand Businesses using 3D printing to make PPE and ventilator parts for NHS and care homes SME manufacturers supported by Made Smarter are using emerging technologies to navigate the impact on business from the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses signed up to the North […]
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Adhesives specialist launches campaign to improve assembly productivity To help British manufacturers improve their productivity and become more competitive on a global scale, adhesives specialist Intertronics has launched a new campaign. What is your productivity potential? highlights the ways that assembly companies can simplify their processes, improve output and reduce waste. Currently, in Spring 2020, […]
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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has donated 1,500 face masks, which sent to the UK by one of our senior Fellows in Hong Kong, to the Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge to help protect NHS staff in the corona virus pandemic. The face masks were part of a consignment of 2,000 masks given to the […]
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Warehouse solutions and label specialist, inotec UK, has ramped up production of its labelling systems to support the medical, facilities and e-commerce industries during the coronavirus pandemic. As a worldwide leader in developing and manufacturing durable barcode and security labels, inotec is supporting industries responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. By reorganising its’ business, the company […]
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Siemens Congleton and Sudbury facilities in action to fight Covid-19 Every ventilator made can save a life The gravity of the Covid-19 challenge has been made clear by the UK Government. The National Health Service needs thousands of ventilators and UK industry has been asked to respond to the challenge. Siemens UK and Siemens Healthineers […]
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Entries are now open for the Talent in Logistics Awards 2020, uniquely dedicated to recognising and rewarding the stand-out individuals, teams and organisations within our country’s vital logistics sector. The awards, which are free to enter, highlight those who have been successful in attracting, developing and engaging talent within logistics, as well as driving the […]
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Veronica Grasso from Hyster Europe reveals the latest thinking on lift truck power options by the company’s engineering Think Tank. She claims there is no “one size fits all” and gives compelling reasons why some options are better than others in different industry applications. When to choose lithium-ion lift trucks Lithium-ion is becoming a popular […]
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One of the UK’s leading training providers has developed a new way of making sure apprentices are able to continue their learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. In-Comm Training, which operates three technical academies in Aldridge, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, will be delivering all courses via a virtual platform, ensuring its 750 learners still have access to […]
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Firm pledges to give away further 5,000 to London nurses over next week bringing total to 10,000 (£250K)— A Glasgow online travel retailer whose sales have dropped 95 per cent in the past two weeks has donated 5,000 pairs of compression socks to help Scots nurses combat Covid-19. Worth £125,000, the colourful knee-length socks will […]
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Jonathan Bailey – Director, Business Transformation, Dassault Systèmes This past month, we celebrated World Engineering Day to highlight the achievements of engineers in our modern world and improve the public understanding of the role engineering and technology play in our lives. From creating all the inventions that have radically changed the way we live, work […]
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