Leicester College is set to open a new Green Technology Hub at its Freemen’s Park Campus in March 2025. The Hub will feature state-of-the-art green tech equipment including air source heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage systems and EV charging stations. This will enable students, staff and employers to gain hands-on, practical experience with the […]
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A precision engineering specialist has completed a £650,000 investment drive to help it boost efficiency and create a new final inspection department. Technoset Ltd, which employs 27 people at its factory in Rugby, took learnings from a Warwickshire Manufacturing Growth Programme lean workshop to create a more streamlined process flow and a world class production […]
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Business chief and President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Warren East, has received a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours list for services to the economy and net-zero. An inspiring engineer and leader with a career that spans 40 years, Warren has made significant contributions to the engineering and technology industry. […]
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The festive season is notorious for generating excess waste, with around 30% more produced than at other times of the year. According to government data, the UK throws away enough poultry to make 800 million Boxing Day curries! To help reduce waste, leading waste management company and sustainability expert Waste Mission, is encouraging businesses and […]
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Guests from education, construction, and regional employers joined staff and students for the official opening of Bradford College’s Garden Mills building. A multimillion-pound renovation project has transformed the derelict mill on Thornton Road into a flexible digital, science, and allied health training facility for higher-level students. The 1900s five-storey building opened after months of construction […]
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Stiebel Eltron UK has unveiled an innovative new portable electric heater designed with safety, style and convenience at its heart. The CNS 2000 Plus LCD Move brings to the market a freestanding convector heater, offering a blend of high-performance heating and sleek design, with simple programming and precise control via its large, easy-to-read, LCD screen. […]
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M-Files advocates for improved document management practices amid rising cyberattacks in the manufacturing sector, which uniquely faces the challenge of protecting both digital data and essential physical systems Recent reports highlight a significant rise in cyberattacks targeting UK manufacturers, emphasising the urgent need for these companies to implement secure, centralised information management practices. According to […]
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A leading materials specialist is challenging UK manufacturers to innovate for tomorrow in the pursuit of increased sustainability. Dr Aphrodite Tomou, Head of Technical at Goodfellow, made the rallying call this week and is encouraging companies to consider how they can use new materials to boost the performance of their products whilst also being kinder […]
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With nutrient neutrality requirements being enforced at off-mains properties in areas of England, homeowners need to understand the benefits of non-chemical package treatment plants, writes Andrew Baird, technical director at WCS Environmental Engineering. Nutrient neutrality planning requirements are being put in place in specific parts of England to protect sensitive waters and marine life. For […]
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Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a major milestone – backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies. 330 businesses have now secured £7.1m matched funding from the government-funded, industry-backed initiative over the last six years, adopting technologies as diverse as sensors, robotics, 3D printing and […]
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