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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The aerospace industry’s resurgence, marked by renewed confidence and sales growth among the sector’s titans, heralds an era of opportunity for specialised suppliers that form the backbone of this complex ecosystem. From the commanding heights of Boeing and Airbus down to the precision engineering firms that supply them, the recovery narrative is broad-based and inclusive, […]
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“In today’s competitive recruitment landscape, HR teams are under increasing pressure to juggle high numbers of vacancy rates, elevated staff turnover, along with organisational diversity goals,” says Jo Lawrence, Director at the Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC). “As HR teams are under more time and resource pressures, advanced HR tools are no longer just helpful—they’re essential […]
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Stagecoach East managers shortlisted Prestigious, national industry awards Finalists chosen by expert panel Four senior managers from the largest local bus operator in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire have been announced as Finalists for the Route One Awards – one of the most prestigious awards schemes in the UK’s public transport industry. The news comes just weeks […]
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London, UK & Düsseldorf, Germany, 10th September, 2024: NEOL Copper Technologies, will be in attendance at Lubricant Expo 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany, as a guest speaker – discussing the possibility for the industry to migrate to a no-SAPS additive technology which would have a direct beneficial impact on both the engine and the exhaust aftertreatment […]
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The West of Scotland Space Cluster, the newest addition to the UK’s thriving ecosystem of regional space clusters, is launched today ahead of Space-Comm Expo Scotland at SEC Glasgow 11-12 September, one of the year’s biggest UK space industry events. The region is a key hub in the Scottish space sector, operating at the forefront […]
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Marketing can be criticised for being too general. But it doesn’t have to be. Being targeted often delivers the greatest results for manufacturers and engineers. Sarah West of Full Mix Marketing takes a look at direct and indirect marketing and which is best: The indirect approach For most, the ideal outcome from marketing is to […]
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In the high-stakes world of manufacturing and production engineering, ensuring worker safety and efficiency is imperative due to the numerous hazards they face daily. Manufacturing environments can pose many risks, including physical dangers such as falls, burns, chemical exposure, or electrical risks as well as hazards associated with operating heavy machinery. Therefore, recruiting individuals with […]
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A Telford-based manufacturer that is passionate about developing the engineers of the future has become the first company to back a new fundraising drive by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. iconsys, a leading UK power, control and automation solutions provider and system integrator, is backing the ‘Gift a Day’ initiative to sponsor a week of […]
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Ensuring the UK has sufficient levels of renewable energy to meet its needs is only possible with suitable energy storage infrastructure – and University of Manchester experts are working to provide a “future-proof” solution. In a new article published by Policy@Manchester, Professor Robert Dryfe highlights the importance of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies – […]
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