For manufacturing and production plants to achieve success, grow sustainably, and meet customer requirements, operators must maintain accurate inventory control, avoid bottlenecks, and deliver goods with speed and precision. It is critical to incorporate modern trends, test new technologies, and implement best practices. Gathering information from our years of experience, we compiled 12 best practice […]
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With rising energy costs placing considerable pressure on UK manufacturers, government measures such as the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) have offered some welcome relief. But, with the EBD scheme due to end in March ‘24, how will British manufacturers continue to control overheads while remaining competitive against cheaper manufacturing capabilities overseas? Graham White, Managing […]
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British Automation & Robot Association (BARA), organisers of Automation UK, are excited to announce the opening of visitor registration for this year’s event. The popular show will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June 2024. Last year was the inaugural Automation UK and it proved to be a massive success with over […]
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Quality Bearings Online has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2024, an independent seal of excellence which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. Backed by over 75 years of industry experience, Quality Bearings Online (founded in 2012) is a multi-award-winning ecommerce business known for supplying precision bearings, engineering spares, and […]
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The industry’s leading showcase for robotics and automation solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations has expanded its programme, resulting in an exhibition packed with more shows, innovation, insights and inspiration than ever before. Robotics & Automation 2024 offers unprecedented opportunity for those looking to stay one step ahead in a competitive global market place. […]
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By Carole Noutary, Beyond Printer Director, Domino Printing Sciences This Sunday, 11th February 2024, marks the annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The event is a global celebration of the women who work and contribute to the major scientific findings that we see every day. Initially adopted by the United Nations General […]
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Sir Mark Hendrick MP has visited The University of Manchester’s High Voltage Lab – the biggest electrical test and research facility in UK academia – and met with leading academics to discuss a new collection of articles examining national resilience policy. He was given a guided tour of the £9 million lab by Professor Qiang […]
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To encourage more girls to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects, global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, recently hosted students from Denmark Road High School in Gloucester. Students from years ten to 13 spent a day at Renishaw’s New Mills headquarters in Gloucestershire to learn more about the Greenpower racing competition, which […]
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Space-Comm Expo has announced the first wave of its keynote speakers, including space scientist and astronaut in training Professor Suzie Imber and the who’s who of industry CEOs, CTOs and founders from the likes of NATO, Space Florida, and Thales Alenia Space. The place for space to do business, Space-Comm Expo, taking place 6-7 March […]
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A West Midlands engineer, who has put the region on the international manufacturing map, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List. Rowan Crozier, CEO of metal pressing, stamping and tooling specialist Brandauer, has been awarded an MBE for services to manufacturing and enterprise. The engineer has helped steer the Birmingham company through the […]
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