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More than 1,500 school children will be given a hands-on introduction to vital trades as one of the largest ever skills events takes place in Lincolnshire from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September. Now in its 21st year, the event at Lincolnshire Showground will showcase careers in the construction and engineering construction industries with practical […]

Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has partnered with STEM Returners for the second time, reaffirming its commitment to supporting engineering professionals in returning to work in manufacturing after a career break. The new programme includes roles based around the UK and is open to professionals with any length of career break. STEM Returners will source the […]

Train maker Siemens Mobility and partners have celebrated the success of the first year of a pioneering programme at a major manufacturing site, supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enter the world of work.  The supported internship programme has seen five young people benefit from extensive support and guidance to gain […]

University of Warwick study identifies key barriers and outlines path for digital transformation in UK steel industry An innovative study supported by the InterAct programme has developed a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel sector’s transition to net zero. Developed by a team of academics from the University of Warwick, the research identifies […]

In the construction, agricultural and industrial sectors, unplanned machine breakdowns due to neglected lubrication repeatedly lead to high costs. Lutz Pumpen has therefore developed a filling tool called Lutz Lube Drive, which considerably simplifies the maintenance process. The idea: A commercial cordless screwdriver becomes the motor of a pump tube. Lutz Lube Drive in action: […]

An interview with Albane Dersy, Co-Founder and COO of Inbolt Why do you believe computer vision in manufacturing has been so widely misunderstood, and what’s changed in recent years to make it more viable? Computer vision was long seen as unreliable and expensive. Limited by early 2D systems that struggled with lighting, reflections and depth, […]

Research reveals fragmented contracts are holding businesses back from key cost savings – with most UK manufacturers still using 8+ waste suppliers Amidst rising operational costs, labour expenses and supply chain pressure, new research has uncovered a significant cost-efficiency blind spot in UK manufacturing: waste management. A national survey commissioned by Axil – recently named the UK’s […]

London’s smartest building, 150 Holborn, was the setting for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)’s Young Engineers Network (YEN)’s latest event – giving over 30 young engineers the chance to experience some of the most innovative and sustainable solutions in the flesh. Utilising the latest smart building technology, the Sidara headquarters features a fully integrated […]

Markus Erdorf explains how the updated standard changes the game in sensor positioning and machine safety planning. At the end of 2024, the new version of ISO 13855 on the positioning of protective devices on machines was published. The revised version contains amendments and additions to reflect the developments of recent years and the current […]