The first COTS-based robotic installation in the UK nuclear industry has been successfully completed, proving FANUC’s technology in this challenging field. FANUC’s ARC Mate 120iC and M-900iB/360 robots have played a starring role in a pioneering waste size reduction project as part of Sellafield’s ongoing decommissioning process. In a first-of-its-kind autonomous application designed and delivered […]
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Rapid Fusion has unveiled a new AI ‘print assistant’ that will help enhance the performance of its groundbreaking robotic additive manufacturing systems. The South-West based technology specialist’s team of developers have leveraged the power of artificial intelligence to optimise solutions for customers printing complex components for the automotive, aerospace, construction, medical and military sectors. After […]
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SCC Ltd becomes latest firm to become employee-owned Holywood engineering firm, SCC Ltd, has become the most recent NI company to move to an employee ownership trust model. The MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) consulting engineers has made the transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) model which essentially, gives the team more responsibility on […]
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Train maker Siemens Mobility and partners have celebrated the success of the first year of a pioneering programme at a major manufacturing site, supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enter the world of work. The supported internship programme has seen five young people benefit from extensive support and guidance to gain […]
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A strategic communications and market intelligence firm dedicated to the commercial space industry is accelerating its expansion into North America, formalising two new transatlantic partnerships. UK-headquartered AstroAgency has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Technologies and Cislunar International, kicking off a six-month push to grow the firm’s connections and clients across the United […]
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MD of steel fabricators issues an urgent call to support the future of the welding industry The UK is facing a crisis in its welding workforce and the numbers are alarming. WorldSkills UK estimates a shortage of more than 35,000 skilled professionals. The UK’s 2025 industrial strategy green paper specifically states “The UK has a […]
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MakerBot Gives Back has donated over $136,000 since the initiative’s launch in January 2025. UltiMaker, a global leader in 3D printing solutions for manufacturing, defense, and education, is proud to announce Kimberly Mawhiney as the first awardee of the recently launched MakerBot Grants. Designed to help K–12 educators bring 3D printing into the classroom, the […]
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University of Warwick study identifies key barriers and outlines path for digital transformation in UK steel industry An innovative study supported by the InterAct programme has developed a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel sector’s transition to net zero. Developed by a team of academics from the University of Warwick, the research identifies […]
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In June 2025, the UK government released The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing, outlining the UK’s aim to capitalise on the opportunities of Industry 4.0. However, realising this ambition hinges on embedded technologies designed for efficiency and reliability. Here, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) […]
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The Engineering Quest, a family-owned precision engineering firm established in the 1970s, has made a substantial investment in advanced manufacturing technology by acquiring a Sodick ALC400G Wire EDM machine equipped with state-of-the-art micro wire. This decision signifies more than a simple equipment upgrade; it exemplifies how forward-thinking manufacturers are responding to the evolving demands of […]
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