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Made in Britain accreditation “reassures international buyers that they’re investing in something expertly made” A Made in Britain member has hailed the UK Government’s first major trade mission to India as an “incredible export opportunity” for British manufacturers, underlining the growing potential for UK-made products in one of the world’s fastest-expanding economies. Dulas, an engineering […]

SMEs discover how additive manufacturing is reshaping production, efficiency and innovation SME manufacturers came together to see how 3D printing is accelerating a new wave of innovation across UK industry. The event, delivered by robotics integration specialist CNC Robotics in partnership with Made Smarter North West, gave businesses a hands-on look at how robotic additive […]

UK medtech firms are being urged to adapt their time-to-market strategies to seize new opportunities and navigate global challenges. Leading medical manufacturing specialist Europlaz believes companies who embrace modular documentation, strategic outsourcing and early regulatory alignment can unlock a competitive advantage against international rivals. Technical Director Ian Goodacre made the rallying call off the back […]

Warehouses, transport hubs and fulfilment centres will be under immense pressure to perform in 2026. But what are the key trends and influences driving change? Craig Davenport, Sales Director at Rushlift sets the scene. Safety first: Going beyond compliance Safety will remain the top priority for businesses operating material handling equipment in 2026. According to […]

Curriculum reform is a key step forward, but stronger industry engagement is vital to close the skills gap, says Kristin Baker, Schneider Electric’s Vice President of Industrial & Process Automation UK & Ireland The government’s decision to update the national curriculum for the first time in over a decade is a key step in the […]

Fagor Arrasate has been selected as a technology supplier for the new aluminum processing facility that Kloeckner Metals is building in Columbus, Mississippi. As part of the first development phase, the company will supply two finishing lines that will be integrated into the plant’s high-automation environment. On one side, a slitting line with a robotic […]

The new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds will become the first of its kind to offer specialist services for MND patients under one roof when it opens later this month. Constructed by Yorkshire-based firm, I&G, part of the wider Sewell Group, the centre which is run by Leeds […]

Results from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) levy consultation show that engineering construction companies are resoundingly in favour of the proposed levy rates for the next three years. The employer-led skills body received the backing of industry, with 85% of levy-paying employers, representing 98% of the industrial training levy paid, voting in favour. […]

Secondary school students across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire have been given a hands-on introduction to careers in manufacturing, property and construction during this year’s Made in Chesterfield festival. Throughout the festival, 220 young people participated in workplace visits and the innovation challenge, gaining real-world insights into opportunities available locally. Organised by Destination Chesterfield and Direct […]

Glass in semiconductors is not a moon-shot concept; it already sits quietly inside modern fab. Ultra-flat borosilicate carriers hold silicon wafers during backside thinning, sodium-free sheets form hermetic MEMS caps, and low-coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) glass is the baseplate for many wafer-level fan-out processes. Dr Xiaoxi He, Research Analyst, IDTechEx, Based on research from […]