ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION EXPANSION ENSURES 2024’S SHOW IS SET TO BE BIGGEST AND BEST YET

The industry’s leading showcase for robotics and automation solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations has expanded its programme, resulting in an exhibition packed with more shows, innovation, insights and inspiration than ever before. Robotics & Automation 2024 offers unprecedented opportunity for those looking to stay one step ahead in a competitive global market place. […]

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Kerf Cuts Bottleneck Out Of Subcontractor’s Business

As a subcontract manufacturer, Q-Laser offers laser, waterjet, press brake and fabrication services throughout the UK. When the main division at Washington realised its waterjet cutting department based in Hebburn, South Tyneside was reaching full capacity, the company needed a solution – Kerf Developments provided the answer with a Semyx Optima 420 twin abrasive waterjet […]

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YASKAWA INVEST IN NEW UK HEADQUARTERS AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY

Robotics and Automation specialist YASKAWA is making a significant investment in its UK operations with the opening of a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sunderland. The new, state-of-the-art 35,000sq ft. facility at Hillthorn Park is adjacent to Nissan UK and the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) and illustrates a continuation of Yaskawa’s ambitious expansion […]

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Produmax Joins Forces with ASG Group to Propel UK Aerospace Manufacturing to New Heights

Produmax, a pioneering aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Bradford, is excited to announce its integration with the rapidly expanding ASG Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. ASG Group are a fast-growing global aerospace manufacturing conglomerate with nine locations across the UK, Germany, and India led by Managing Director Simon Weston. Produmax employs around 90 people and […]

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Manufacturing recruitment agency goes back to its roots to celebrate 15 years of business in the Black Country

More than 100 people went back in time recently to celebrate the 15th birthday of industrial specialist MET Recruitment. The Dudley-based company, which provides temporary and permanent staff for manufacturing clients, took over the Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) to mark the big anniversary alongside staff, clients, suppliers and long-term partners. Employees Salli Gage, Stephanie […]

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Nim’s Fruit Crisps shortlisted for national manufacturing accolade

One of Kent’s leading food manufacturers has been shortlisted in the prestigious Manufacturer MX Awards 2023. Nim’s Fruit Crisps, which employs 22 people at its purpose-built factory in Sittingbourne, will now go head-to-head with six outstanding companies for the ‘Manufacturing in Action’ category, including Leonardo, LUSH Cosmetics and Ox Delivers. Established by entrepreneur Nimisha Raja, […]

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Top trends in the manufacturing sector as Industry 5.0 dawns

Haider Al Kaleedy, Manager, Visual Components The manufacturing sector is undergoing transformative change. The rise of Industry 5.0 has reflected the trend towards a working environment that places humans at the forefront, as well as circular production models to help ensure a sustainable future. But there’s a significant amount of work to be done before […]

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Smart Nano NI launches Smart Manufacturing accelerator programme to empower Northern Ireland manufacturers

Local technology consortium Smart Nano NI has launched a new accelerator programme led by Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, to transform the manufacturing landscape across Northern Ireland. The Smart Manufacturing accelerator will provide an opportunity for manufacturers to learn about and experiment with emerging technologies, in a bid to improve efficiency and […]

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