Made Smarter-backed engineering firm hails ‘phenomenal’ impact after smart factory success

Beverston Engineering invested in technology and skills to boost productivity by 20% Knowsley manufacturer supported by North West adoption programme  An innovative engineering firm has hailed Made Smarter’s ‘phenomenal’ support to deliver its smart factory. Beverston Engineering, based in Knowsley, invested £173,000 in sensor technology and software to connect all 20 machines across its factory […]

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Carter Manufacturing joins Aviation Hydrogen Project led by Moog Inc

Precision bearing specialist CARTER MANUFACTURING is proud to be participating in a ground breaking development of an aviation hydrogen project; Future Engine Technology for the Control of Hydrogen (FETCH). This key project is a collaboration of the University of Bath/IAAPS, Cranfield University, along with companies; Moog Inc., Baker Hughes Druck, Curtiss-Wright and Carter Manufacturing. The […]

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ASG AMF Engineering Announces Exciting Expansion with New Factory

ASG AMF Engineering, a leading precision engineering company known for manufacturing components and assemblies for Research facilities across Europe; Scientific equipment; and the Semi-conductor industry, is pleased to announce a significant investment in an additional factory.  The company will continue to retain its existing premises for machining creating additional space for future investment.  It has […]

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Mitsubishi Gives Spark of Productivity at MJ Toolmakers

As a specialist toolmaking business that works with clients from concept through to manufacture, MJ Toolmakers Ltd has gone from strength to strength since the business was founded in 1995. Producing everything from mould tools, injection mould tooling, aluminium and zinc cast tooling and extrusion die tooling, the Market Harborough company is witnessing an ongoing […]

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NMITE WELCOMES RECORD STUDENT NUMBERS THROUGH ITS DOORS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 COHORT

Hereford based NMITE, New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering, has welcomed fifty-five new students to its September cohort, its highest intake yet, demonstrating the institution’s refreshing approach to engineering education is gaining the traction it deserves. Back in September 2021, NMITE opened its doors to its first students, twenty-seven pioneers who embarked on the […]

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Innovate UK awards £1.2m to University led West Midlands partnership to grow the region’s battery manufacturing and innovation workforce

University College Birmingham will lead the way in a regional partnership delivering an innovative new project aimed at re-skilling, upskilling and growing new skills in battery manufacturing and innovation. Following a successful bid for over £1.2m in funding from the Innovate UK Faraday Battery Challenge, the Digital Enhanced Battery Ubiquitous Training-West Midlands (DEBUT-WM) project brings […]

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Figures show higher than expected rise in STEM jobs

An industry expert has hailed figures showing a higher than predicted increase in STEM jobs, calling for more action instead of “complacency” to ensure a consistent talent pipeline across science, technology, engineering and maths fields. According to a 2022 study, the total number of UK employees in a STEM occupation was just over 2.89 million, with […]

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