When lockdown triggered a huge surge in ecommerce orders, Pets at Home recognised the importance of upgrading the maintenance and support of its automated warehouse systems by outsourcing to Invar Integration. Maintaining uptime was critical to ensuring customers received their orders on time. Pets at Home is the UK’s leading pet care business with over […]
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A significant £1.5m investment in a new high-speed production cell is helping a 159-year-old metal stamping specialist deliver a major contract to the Middle East. Brandauer, which employs 63 people at its Birmingham factory, has strengthened its long-term partnership with Bruderer by installing a BSTA410-100, which is capable of up to 41 tonnes, 1600 strokes […]
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As the UK hosts the UN Conference on Climate Change, Titan Enterprises determines it a fitting time to report on the success of its long-term OEM customer, Green Fuels Limited. With decarbonisation, circular economy and sustainability hitting the top of the agenda around the world, Green Fuels advances biofuel technologies and joint ventures to achieve […]
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One of the West Midlands leading charities for supporting children with physical disabilities is celebrating a major funding milestone thanks to the generosity of a local wire manufacturer. The Chris Westwood Charity, which helps fund the purchase of mobility, sensory and vision equipment for children living within a 50-mile radius of Stourbridge, has become the […]
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Floyd Automatic Tooling Ltd has been announced as the new UK sales and distribution partner of renowned Swiss cutting tool brand Denitool. The new agreement will see the Baldock based cutting tool specialist incorporate the Denitool precision boring range of fine tools into its portfolio. The Denitool range of precision boring tools is a high-quality […]
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UK based abrasives specialist, Norton, is promoting the importance of training by offering free online live webinars to support metal fabricators after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s no secret that since the pandemic began in March 2020, ever-changing restrictions and limited face-to-face time quickly began to take its toll on workshops and construction […]
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Nestled on the outskirts of Dundee, Quest Precision Engineering Ltd has been on a trajectory of continuous growth since Gordon Deuchars joined the business three years ago. Operating out of a 20,000sq/ft facility and serving customers in a diverse range of industry sectors, the Scottish subcontract manufacturer has recently bought not one, but two Nakamura-Tome […]
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In medieval times, medical diagnoses largely relied on the use of urine wheels — charts that corresponded urine colour with different diseases. While urology remains an important area of study, doctors now rely on a multitude of tests to diagnose patients. Slow and incorrect diagnosis delays treatment, so how can doctors deliver accurate test results […]
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~ How to manage a complex network of new and legacy equipment ~ Legacy equipment is vital to the functioning of many manufacturing facilities. Nevertheless, with rapid advancement in automated and connected technologies, managing both new and old equipment simultaneously can be a challenging balancing act. Here Johan Jonzon, CMO and Co-Founder of pioneer in […]
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SMEs in high-tech manufacturing face all the usual supply chain challenges, plus some that are particular to the sector. Affordable, cloud-based, user-friendly MRP/ERP systems can provide the capability they need, writes Sara Duff, UK Business Development Manager at MRPeasy.com. The general public often thinks of ‘high-tech’ in terms of Silicon Valley tech giants churning out […]
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