Each year, one early-career chemical or process engineer swaps the lab bench for the corridors of Westminster, not to become a politician, but to help inform them. The Ashok Kumar Fellowship, funded by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Materials Processing Institute, gives engineers the chance to spend three months working in the […]
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By Sharif Narouz, Programme Director, Future Materials Campus (FMC), AWE The projected outlook for the UK’s construction and manufacturing sectors is something of a mixed picture. Even though 2025 still predicts modest growth, there are significant challenges up ahead. Construction continues to grapple with falling employment levels while manufacturing output has slipped, falling 0.9% between […]
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Steve Fletcher, Joint Head of Corporate at Gallagher’s UK Retail Birmingham Office, shares how the manufacturing industry is adapting to a more complex risk environment—and why insurance has a bigger role to play than ever before. Q: How would you describe the current state of the manufacturing sector? It’s a sector that’s shown incredible resilience, […]
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Attributed to Michelle Reece, Director at ABS Limited. It’s a little known fact, that the companies which succeed with their technology investments aren’t necessarily those with the largest budgets or most advanced systems. They’re usually the ones that prioritise the human element – specifically, recruitment and training – as foundational components of their digital transformation. […]
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HACO A/S, a Danish family-owned company, is now equipped for the future of wind energy by installing its second large machine from Starrag. The company can now machine massive rotor housings and brake discs for offshore wind turbines in the 14 to 15 megawatt class more efficiently and precisely than ever before. The small town […]
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Food safety is critical in any market. But when producing meals that are supplied to vulnerable groups of people or preparing post-surgery meals for hospital patients and care home residents, Huuskes ensures that extra inspection, preparation and hygiene measures provide an added level of food safety assurance. Jansen Techniek has supported Huuskes with food safety […]
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Yarden Gross, CEO and Co-founder of maritime technology company Orca AI, reflects on the recent tanker collision in the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that as GPS interference becomes more common, ships urgently need AI-based situational awareness to support crews and maintain safe navigation when traditional tools are compromised. The recent collision between the tankers Front […]
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing the way we power our world, acting as the source that keeps renewable energy flowing even when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing. As the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, BESS plays a crucial role in balancing supply and demand. However, with the increasing adoption […]
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I’ve always been interested in how things work. I originally thought I’d study Applied Physics but after some reflection, engineering made more sense. It offered practical application, a clearer path into industry and broader career options. I studied a wide range of disciplines before specialising in mechanical engineering, which eventually led me to building services. […]
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Enhancing factory foundations for reduced downtime, more efficient production Over the last 200 years of industrialisation, the global boom in manufacturing has led to a growth from 10,000 factories worldwide to over 10,000,000. Despite the substantial increase in production capacity, demand continues to outpace supply, necessitating the expansion of facilities. As facilities aim to expand […]
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