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From seawater to freshwater: How Sulzer powers every step of the desalination process

With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing freshwater availability, population growth placing increasing pressure on existing resources, and industrial demands pushing water consumption to new heights, global water scarcity has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. According to a 2024 United Nations report (1), roughly half of the global population currently […]

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Using Advanced Technologies to Understand Methane Emissions in the Biogas Industry

In communities across the globe, daily life creates waste that can be challenging to manage, including agriculture byproducts, livestock manure, and even leftover or discarded food all generate organic waste that produce methane during decomposition. Left alone, this decomposing matter poses an environmental risk. But when managed properly, waste can be transformed into biogas—a form […]

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Chesterfield’s Manufacturing Festival inspires next generation of engineers and innovators

Chesterfield recognises its manufacturers and engineers over the next month through the return of an annual celebratory campaign. Taking place from 25 September until the end of October, the Made in Chesterfield festival aims to change perceptions of the manufacturing industry by connecting Chesterfield’s students with real-world experiences in local advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses. […]

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SDUK CONTINUES LEARNING JOURNEY AT PTIC

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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK has arranged for the Polymer Training & Innovation Centre (PTIC) in Telford to temporarily host students from its award-winning training academy during the development of a new facility. This initiative aims to enhance access to the company’s highly regarded injection moulding and processing training programme, extending its reach to more learners […]

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Brandauer stamps out the next chapter with MBO

An historic Birmingham manufacturer has been purchased by its management team with the vision of creating a world leading precision engineering specialist. Current CEO Rowan Crozier, Manufacturing Director Stuart Berry and Non-Exec Director David Chapman have joined forces to buy Brandauer, with the trio immediately laying out a ten-year plan that will see it initially […]

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Taking Brands from Concept to Production at London Packaging Week 2025

The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, is heading to London Packaging Week 2025, ready to connect brands with outsourcing partners that drive efficiency, scale businesses and speed up time to market. Taking place at Excel London on 15 -16 October, the BCMPA team will be available on stand B61 to […]

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Made Smarter and PrintCity power North West’s rise as UK hotspot for 3D printing

Government research highlights partnership support for SMEs Made Smarter and Manchester Metropolitan University’s PrintCity have positioned the North West as a UK hotspot for 3D printing adoption, according to new Government research. The study, published by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), found the region has the highest 3D printing adoption rate (20%) […]

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Preventative approach vital for water resilience 

Following acquisition by Grundfos in 2023, remote telemetry and data analytics company Metasphere has entered a new era. To explore what this means for the company, its customers, and the wider water sector, chief executive Lau Pinholt Jensen shares his perspective ahead of the WWEM Expo.   The water sector needs to move beyond simply responding […]

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Why 2D FEA is the Missing Link in Engineering Education

Simplifying complex concepts through accessible modelling and how mobile tools are helping students build real-world intuition faster. Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool at the heart of structural engineering, but it remains one of the more abstract and challenging topics for students to master. While most courses dive into full 3D simulations using […]

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