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Service from programming through to component: Schabmüller taps into MAPAL’s expertise in aluminium

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MAPAL has handled tool management at automotive supplier Schabmüller for some time. The Aalen-based tool manufacturer has now also taken over CAD/CAM programming for components, including simulations. With growing requirements for aluminium machining, the manufacturer values this full-service solution. Schabmüller Automobiltechnik GmbH (SMI) in Großmehring near Ingolstadt has been an automotive supplier since 1988 and […]

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Government outlines ten-year R&D funding to transform UK economy

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The government has set out new ten-year funding for research and development (R&D) to help boost efficiency, attract greater private investment and grow the UK economy. The plan aims to promote long-term funding for infrastructure and innovative technologies such as quantum computing by giving greater certainty to leading research organisations who are tackling critical barriers to UK […]

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PTC launches Arena Supply Chain Intelligence solution to mitigate supply chain risks

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PTC has announced the release of its Arena® product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solution that will provide manufacturing and product developers with greater supply chain security. Arena Supply Chain Intelligence™ continuously checks for emerging risks from evolving economic conditions and eliminates the need for disconnected supply chain tools by embedding real-time, […]

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Advanced remanufacturing technology could transform wind turbine repairs and cut sector’s carbon footprint

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A research collaboration between Renewable Parts Limited (RPL), SSE Renewables, and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has demonstrated the potential to remanufacture critical onshore wind turbine components – restoring worn or damaged parts to their original specification or better – to drastically cut waste, reduce carbon emissions and extend part life. Using advanced additive […]

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Big Bang At Schools Offers Big Bang For Your Buck! – Funding Supports ‘Stem’ Events For Over 3,000 Underrepresented Pupils

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Thousands of underrepresented schoolchildren across the UK have been given access to engaging, high-quality STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) experiences through Drax Foundation funding, in partnership with EngineeringUK, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to dedicated to enabling more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and tech. Funding for […]

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Case study: how a manufacturing site reduced admin time and supported HR processes using Kelio

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Sharp installed Kelio’s X4 and X7 terminals at its manufacturing site in Wrexham. All 150 on-site staff use the clocking-in fobs with Kelio’s combined Time and Attendance, and HR systems. Having previously installed separate systems for both, Sharp was delighted with a solution to combine them. Choosing software options with the HR Portal, absence management, […]

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Green & Clean: Fanuc Roboshot Helps Bloom-In-Box Reduce Carbon Footprint

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FANUC’s best-in-category energy efficiency claim for its ROBOSHOT injection moulder series has been validated in a real life installation at sustainable plastic product manufacturer Bloom-in-Box. The ROBOSHOT S150iA has consistently used 33% less power than the other all-electric machines at the injection moulder’s Burscough facility since it was installed in 2022. This energy performance has […]

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British Engines Group accelerates its digital transformation strategy with launch of its first AI programme

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British Engines Group is driving forward its innovation and digital transformation strategy by launching its first artificial intelligence (AI) programme. The Newcastle-based engineering group is looking to increase efficiency and productivity across the group’s eight North East companies, which includes Michell Bearings in South Shields, BEL Engineering in Newcastle and CMP Products in Cramlington. The programme […]

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Made Smarter reboots digital internship programme to tackle manufacturing skills gap and accelerate innovation

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SME manufacturers to benefit from funded tech talent as phase two launches across North West: New white paper demonstrates real-world impact on both businesses and students. Made Smarter, the movement to help SME manufacturers adopt digital technologies, has launched the second phase of its highly successful Digital Technology Internship programme to tackle mounting digital skills […]

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Spencer Group extends support for worker wellbeing by backing construction industry charity Lighthouse

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Multi-disciplinary engineering specialist Spencer Group has become an official Company Supporter of Lighthouse, the construction industry charity. Hull-based Spencer Group has selected the organisation as its official charity partner for 2025 and colleagues have already raised over £2,000 through an Easter raffle, weekly dress-down Fridays, fantasy football league and more. Lighthouse provides 24/7 holistic support […]

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