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NTG Precision Engineering has marked its move to a new purpose-built facility with a series of production investments to further increase its capabilities and capacity. Having run a dual production schedule while it transferred its machinery and team from its previous premises to ensure minimal disruption to customer projects, the new 45,000 sq ft facility […]

The Armoured Vehicle Exhibition and IAV Conference (January 23rd– 26th) provide precision bearing specialist CARTER MANUFACTURING the ideal opportunity to promote its extensive range of industry leading bearings and tools. Staged at the Twickenham Stadium in London, the event focuses on the latest defence and military cutting-edge technology which is relevant to a wide range […]

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire is throwing its weight behind a project that is aiming to provide a Christmas gift for every child in poverty in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Alloy Wire International (AWI) has pledged £5000 to Santa’s Black Country Toy Appeal and is now urging […]

30 university students secure early careers opportunities Siemens has unearthed a pipeline of future talent through a 48-hour engineering hackathon. The Sir William Siemens Challenge has been designed to identify the emerging engineering talent from across the UK and give young people a taste of what it is to work for a leading technology company. […]

Set up in 2012 to deliver precision tooling to companies in the north of England, Go Tools Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of precision diecast dies and injection mould tools for a multitude of industry sectors. With an unwavering commitment to quality and service, the company has invested in high-end machine tools from the Engineering […]

CORE Lighting takes illuminating of outdoor events to the next level with GPS and Wifi-enabled innovation Siemens graduate engineers collaborated with CORE Lighting Limited, UK’s leading wireless lighting solutions company, to develop an innovative geolocation lighting system. These were used as part of the Green Space Dark Skies project and were seen illuminating many skylines […]

Manual milling machines and lathes both have particular uses that often need clarification. When starting a project, you must have the most suitable machine for the job. Understanding the difference between a lathe and a milling machine can help you endure you have the right equipment to get the end product you desire.  Machine Features […]

The UK’s first ever Precision Tooling Academy has been launched thanks to a pioneering partnership between In-Comm Training and Brandauer. Over £1m has been invested by the two strategic partners to create a commercial toolroom in the training provider’s facility in Aldridge, which will produce complex tooling, as well as acting as a professional training […]

A female electrical engineer, who has already delivered a £1m plus new product introduction, has been named as the Black Country’s best Engineering & Manufacturing apprentice last night. PP Control & Automation’s Sophie Young, beat off competition from across the area to secure the Ladder for the Black Country accolade in front of 285 guests […]

Lucy Yelland and Ben Love in UK final aiming for place at international ‘skills olympics’ Two Siemens engineering apprentices are going for gold in an international skills competition. Lucy Yelland, 20, and Ben Love, 19, are taking part in the National Finals of the 2022 WorldSkills UK competition. The pair, who are in the second […]