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LightOx’s light-activated solution is the first of its kind in the UK A medtech innovator has accelerated its R&D and manufacture of its groundbreaking cancer treatment, after funding from Innovate UK’s Analysis for Innovators (A4I) programme. LightOx, based in Newcastle, has developed a UK-first solution for early-stage mouth cancers using light-activated chemotherapy. The treatment involves […]

Attracting more females into engineering is the mission for a Black Country electrical engineer that has won a clutch of awards in the early part of her career. Sophie Young, who works for PP Control & Automation in the West Midlands, is hoping that her own personal journey can act as an inspiration for hundreds […]

‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation’ offers practical guide to industry imperative Free to download document latest proposition by technology adoption programme Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper to help SME manufacturers accelerate their net zero plans. ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation: manufacturing made smarter and greener with technology’ is a practical guide to industry’s biggest challenge and opportunity. The […]

Teenager from Colchester is UK Young Engineer of the Year 2023 Girl wins top award in week of International Women in Engineering Day Winners of the prestigious Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition have been announced at an awards ceremony at The Big Bang Fair. Ranita Ariyibi, a 15-year old student at Colchester […]

First Minister opens new R&D hub in Renfrewshire; with innovation at its heart, the facility is set to be a catalyst for economic growth The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, has today (21 June 2023) opened its new world-class, flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation […]

The distance is equivalent to 37 return journeys to the moon and underlines the power of warehouse robotics in reducing strain on employees. Official data published by Exotec has revealed that since the company’s first delivered site in 2017, its warehouse robots have covered a distance of 28,791,005 kilometres (17,889,901 miles) – equivalent to 37 […]

The move toward greener energy solutions continues apace and the current development of electrically powered vehicles is a big part of today’s alternative sustainable energy revolution. Whilst most attention is focussed on the ‘here-and-now’ and the future it’s interesting to look back at some important milestones and highlights as we move inexorably toward greener, more […]

Manufacturing’s growth is being hamstrung by an out-of-date Apprenticeship Levy scheme that is failing to address key labour shortages in the workforce. Rachel Eade MBE, Chair of the UK Metals Council, is calling on the Government to review the current system, tearing up the unnecessary bureaucracy and ensuring that entry level apprenticeships benefit from the […]

A major disruptor to the packaging sector is celebrating a big birthday in style after seeing turnover rise to £18m. Lesters turned 40 years old in May and the management team immediately signalled its intention for further investment, building on the £7m acquisition of two state-of-the-art TCY large format casemakers that have revolutionised production at […]