A new report by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) has today warned that drastic reform or the abolishment of the government’s Apprenticeship Levy scheme will have a hugely detrimental impact on the skills gap across the manufacturing sector. Cuts to funding of higher and degree apprenticeships, that are so critical to training core sectors […]
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Eviden expands global presence for customers’ core missions Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in digital, cloud, big data and security, is pleased to announce the opening of its new facility, the Eviden Mission Critical Systems Technology Center, in Prottes, Lower Austria. The inauguration has taken place, reflecting Eviden’s commitment to advancing satellite technologies and fostering […]
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A surge in demand for specialist metals and materials to support global R&D projects has seen Goodfellow hit a new export milestone. The majority of the company’s current revenue is now sent overseas to 60 different countries and it is planning for a further 50% boost in the Iberian market after signing a new distribution […]
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Manufacturer found fame rejecting BBC Dragons’ Den investor and now success with tech adoption programme A honey manufacturer says it will double growth and create five new jobs after investing in automation, with the support of Made Smarter. Just Bee Honey, based in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, makes a variety of flavoured and vitamin infused […]
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Happy Birthday! April marks a significant milestone for the Axil team, as they celebrate six years of delivering industry-leading total waste management solutions, accompanied by an outstanding 570% surge in growth. Axil was founded by Managing Director, Edward Pigg, in March 2018. He set out with a clear vision that industries needed more when it […]
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Grants totalling c.£1m awarded in 2024 Smiths Group, the industrial technology company, today announces the first round of grants to be awarded to charities around the world through its newly launched charitable foundation. The Smiths Group Foundation is awarding grants totalling c. £1m to charities in several countries. Each donation aligns with Smiths purpose of […]
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ICE President Professor Anusha Shah met the team behind the project during a visit to the North East. Key representatives responsible for the delivery of a major restoration programme on the Tyne Bridge welcomed the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Anusha Shah, for a project tour on March 8. Ahead of work on the […]
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Next generation medical technologies with the potential to transform NHS treatments for conditions such as osteoarthritis are being held back by over-complicated regulations and high costs, a leading academic has warned. Almost nine million people in the UK are affected by osteoarthritis where the cartilage between bones – most commonly the knees and hips – […]
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A new platform designed to simplify recruitment and support job seekers looking for apprenticeships and graduate roles could help to address challenges of finding talent and encourage more young people into Scotland’s manufacturing and engineering sector. The Manufacturing Skills Academy at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde and part […]
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British Automation & Robot Association (BARA), organisers of Automation UK, are excited to announce the opening of visitor registration for this year’s event. The popular show will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June 2024. Last year was the inaugural Automation UK and it proved to be a massive success with over […]
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