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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The doors of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023 will open from 7th to 9th February at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. If previous years are anything to go by, close to 10,000 people will visit to see around 600 companies highlighting the very best in mechanical and electronic engineering. Mixing two different disciplines […]
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Join HARTING for the second Industrial Ethernet Week, which takes place between the 21st and 23rd February 2023. Featuring technical experts and IIoT pioneers from a range of global brands, you’ll discover solutions for driving industrial transformation via insightful user cases, discussions, talks and tech sessions. Day one focuses on smart industrial applications and infrastructure. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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