How 3D printing and composite materials support the stars and stripes Winter Olympics athletes

After the officialization of the technology partnership, US-based 3D printing company CRP USA manufactured some functional, race-ready 3D printed parts for the USABS’s bobsled to use in the sliding season and Olympic games. The parts improve the athletes’ performance guaranteeing increased stress resistance, flexibility, strength, easy changing out USABS team with Brian Shimer, Head coach; […]

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EngineeringUK responds to DfE apprenticeships data

In response to the Department for Education (DfE) releasing new full year (2022/3) apprenticeships data for England on 30 November 2023, EngineeringUK has run an analysis on the data related to the engineering and technology sector. Engineering related apprenticeship starts have decreased by 2.4% since 2021/22, however this decrease is smaller than was seen across […]

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Manufacturing tech disruptor Holdson secures investment for electrochemical polishing technology

Huddersfield based startup, Holdson, has secured a £150k investment from British Design Fund, as it gears up to disrupt the precision manufacturing market with its innovative electrochemical polishing technology. Holdson specialises in the manufacture of high-performance electrochemical polishing machines, which can remove imperfections and contaminants from metal surfaces, resulting in a smoother, more uniform finish […]

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Made Smarter-backed engineering firm hails ‘phenomenal’ impact after smart factory success

Beverston Engineering invested in technology and skills to boost productivity by 20% Knowsley manufacturer supported by North West adoption programme  An innovative engineering firm has hailed Made Smarter’s ‘phenomenal’ support to deliver its smart factory. Beverston Engineering, based in Knowsley, invested £173,000 in sensor technology and software to connect all 20 machines across its factory […]

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Binder UK adds Genalog to UK distribution network

binder, a leading supplier of industrial circular connectors, has appointed Genalog, the ‘design-in’ technical distributor to its UK distribution network. Based in Kent Genalog offer a wide range of electro-mechanical components, cable and wire, cable assemblies and associated complementary products for markets including industrial, commercial, medical and defence. Graham Ellis, Sales Director at binder UK, […]

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Produmax Joins Forces with ASG Group to Propel UK Aerospace Manufacturing to New Heights

Produmax, a pioneering aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Bradford, is excited to announce its integration with the rapidly expanding ASG Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. ASG Group are a fast-growing global aerospace manufacturing conglomerate with nine locations across the UK, Germany, and India led by Managing Director Simon Weston. Produmax employs around 90 people and […]

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Aggreko continues bridging energy skills gap through growing apprenticeship scheme

Dumbarton-based global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions, Aggreko, is reaffirming its commitment to development, skills and training as its successful apprentice programme celebrates its latest class of graduates. Andrew MacNaughton, Calum Michie, Lewis Chisholm, Derek Collie and Rafal Fijalkowski will all be graduating from Aggreko’s apprentice programme in Scotland, with all […]

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