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Manufacturing & Production Engineering Magazine speaks with Nadeem Gabbani, Founder of Exobotics about the creation of the new Department of Science, Innovation and Technology

March 20, 2023March 27, 2023Francesca

Firstly, could you please tell us more about your company Exobotics? Exobotics is a satellite development company offering nano-satellite testing and manufacturing, acting as an in-house satellite development team for customers both outside of the space industry in areas such as fintech, mining, agriculture, telecoms and beyond, and those within the industry who don’t have […]

Conservatory Outlet praised by the Mayor of West Yorkshire for its commitment to industry

March 13, 2023Francesca

Conservatory Outlet has been praised by the Mayor of West Yorkshire for its commitment to boosting industry and offering tens of job opportunities for young people in the local area. The comments were made after a site visit by Tracy Brabin, which formed part of a wider fact-finding mission into manufacturing and how investment into […]

Call to celebrate inspirational women engineers on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023Francesca

To mark International Women’s Day, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched the call for entries for its 2023 Young Woman Engineer (YWE) of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate women working in modern engineering – and aim to help change the perception that engineering is predominantly a career for men by banishing […]

WEG supplies motors for world’s most powerful test rig

March 3, 2023Francesca

Powering systems to test wind technologies WEG, a leading global motor manufacturer, will supply two drive motors for the world’s most powerful test rig. This test rig is being developed by Danish wind turbine test specialist, R&D Test Systems, a company that develops projects and validates new technology with turnkey test systems. With two 30 […]

IntraLogisteX 2023: Improve Efficiency, Reduce Costs, Exceed Targets

February 23, 2023Francesca

28th & 29th March 2023, NEC Birmingham The largest intralogistics show of this year is almost here. Now in its ninth year, IntraLogisteX is not only UK’s biggest and best factory and warehouse logistics event, but it also features the most advanced industry innovations and solutions – everything you need to create the factory or […]

DCB-I Innovative brushless DC motor technology for KNF diaphragm pumps

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023Francesca

With the new DCB-I drive, KNF is introducing an in-house developed BLDC motor generation for the first time in its history. This new generation of brushless motors further increases the advantages of KNF diaphragm pumps to the next level in terms of performance, robustness, and durability in combination with the ability to digitally customise the […]

Specifying a gear unit

February 21, 2023Francesca

What to ask to select the correct gear unit for your application A species of British insects, called planthoppers, have a row of small teeth on each leg that interlock together. As the planthopper jumps, the teeth ensure its legs rotate and extend at the same time. Essentially, the insect has gears. Mimicking nature, industrial […]

Outsourcing could solve industry’s ‘people puzzle’ predicts PP C&A chief

February 14, 2023Francesca

Outsourcing non-core manufacturing activities could provide a hidden answer to industry’s growing skills shortage according to one of the sector’s leading CEOs. PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague believes companies, struggling with the recruitment puzzle, are missing out on a golden opportunity to solve their ‘people woes’ and become faster and more efficient in the […]

Leeds College of Building Showcases Higher-Level Training for National Apprenticeship Week 2023

February 7, 2023Francesca

Higher and degree apprenticeships are the focus for Leeds College of Building as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (#NAW2023). Taking place this week from 6th – 12th February, #NAW2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that […]

Subcon: 7-8 June 2023 | NEC, Birmingham

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023Francesca

Subcon, the UK’s biggest subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, is confirmed to return from 7-8 June 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham. It is the premier event for procurement teams from OEMs and tiered suppliers, looking to benchmark their subcontracting manufacturing capabilities and refine their supply chain. The exhibition will bring together 200+ world-class British and […]