One of the UK’s leading experts in graphite products has launched an environmental scheme to promote greener practices. The scheme, which was launched recently by Coidan Graphite, promotes a more energy-efficient production process which emits 99% fewer carbon emissions and prevents thousands of tonnes of graphite being sent to landfill sites. The process works by […]
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The BIG KAISER brand that is available in the UK from technology partner Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC), has always stood head and shoulders above rival products in terms of quality, precision and innovation. This has now been recognised with BIG KAISER and its new EWA fully automatic fine boring tool winning the ‘production performance’ category […]
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A new survey from SteelScout has found that more than 60% of professionals in the manufacturing industry expect the sector to recover from COVID-19 and return to business as usual by mid-2021. However, they highlighted issues in the wider supply chain which might impact the recovery, with almost 30% unable to access the materials they […]
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Innovative components for lightweight and collaborative robots For maximum load-carrying capacity and rigidity: XZU conical thrust cage needle roller bearing and RTWH gearbox from Schaeffler Schaeffler develops new market with major growth potential New XZU conical thrust cage needle roller bearing for robot and cobot joints: 20 per cent less friction and 30 per cent […]
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Alan Lusty, Founder and CEO of multi-disciplinary engineering business, adi Group, says his industry must develop a laser sharp focus on inspiring a generation of female engineers, if it is to secure a sustainable workforce. As his company marks International Women in Engineering Day on June 23rd, Alan argues engineering needs to make a greater […]
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Like any socially responsible and conscious manufacturer, Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) was one of the many companies that offered to support the UK Government and its Ventilator Challenge UK consortium. When the call came from Rolls-Royce plc, YPEL turned the first batch of parts around in just one week. Founded in 2001 by Michael […]
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Putting people at the heart of logistics operations will be the focus of this year’s Talent in Logistics conference which will take place entirely online. “The success of the logistics sector relies heavily on its talented people during these challenging times,” says Ruth Edwards, Business Development Director for Talent in Logistics. “And when leaders […]
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Amid growing concerns over isolation, job insecurity and bereavement, the lockdown has sparked a surge in serious mental health issues among first-time patients. Stress, depression and anxiety have risen recently, especially with engineers continuing to work on essential manufacturing lines. And, with news that more than a fifth of engineers take time off due to mental health, Alan Lusty, the CEO and founder of adi Group, a national […]
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Runcorn plant now harnessing a wealth of data with advanced analytics A collaborative digital technology project between Siemens and Hosokawa Micron Limited (HML) has helped its customers improve productivity by 15% and reduce energy costs by 10%. The project – Hosokawa Gen4 – introduced Siemens’ MindSphere IoT operating system to HML’s manufacturing facility in Runcorn, […]
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A new initiative designed to build UK industrial capability and increase reshoring has got off to a flying start after £625,000 of orders were placed in the first few weeks. UK Manufacturing Unite (#UkMfgUnite) has been launched in response to the national effort to produce more critical components and essential equipment at home and is […]
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