MSP, a global leader in springs and stampings manufacturing, is taking a bold stance on the role of women in STEM in achieving the goal of net zero by 2050. In MSP’s new White Paper: ‘Women in Manufacturing: State of the Industry 2023’, the manufacturer has analysed recent data and firmly concluded that empowering women […]
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Samuel J. McMaster*1, Andrew Cobley1, John E. Graves1, Nigel Monk2 1. Introduction Selective soldering utilises a nozzle to apply solder to components on the underside of printed circuit boards (PCBs). This nozzle can be moved to either perform dips (depositing solder to a single component) or draws (applying solder to several components in a single […]
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Leeds-Based Manufacturer takes Next Step in Mental Health Strategy Determined to adapt its company culture to better suit its team members, Leeds-based cardboard box manufacturer, Greyhound Box, has invested further capital into their 2023 employee wellbeing mission with the help of another local manufacturer, Imageco. When asked about their mission, Louise O’Brien, Managing Director at […]
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Complex metal components manufactured in Telford are being used in space exploration and the next generation of airplanes and cars thanks to the technical expertise of a fast-growing local manufacturer. Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE) has seen sales grow by 15% in the last year, with export orders increasing after the firm boosted capacity with the […]
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Leading manufacturer of outdoor shading systems, Caribbean Blinds, is celebrating a successful start to the year after onboarding six new members of staff across its production and installation departments, in the space of just three months. An integral part of the company’s long-term plans to keep up with continued demand and projected growth, Caribbean Blinds’ […]
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Manchester based ASG Group has announced their ongoing commitment to quality and accreditation approvals, showcasing their growing capability in the aerospace industry. The group has received a group-wide AS9100 approval following recent audit by NQA. Since its formation in 2019, ASG Group has collaborated with partners to provide services to aerospace and space customers. However, […]
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Phil Simmonds, Chief Executive Officer of EC Electronics. Sustainability has been a buzzword across many industries for the last few years. But with global unrecycled electronic waste, known as ‘e-waste’, reaching over 347 million metric tonnes in 2023, there is no denying there needs to be a significant shift in attitude to protect the planet. Thanks to recent developments in […]
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Rotherham-based manufacturer Casting Technology International (CTI) has bucked the trend with continued year-on-year growth two years on from its management buyout and its significant loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. The investment was also backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan […]
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Autonomous Mobile Robots will contribute significantly to efficient and productive use of increasingly vital cold storage. This kind of automated solution is not a question of luxury but one of need, explains Frazer Watson, VP-Sales UK/Ireland at iFollow. There are a number of factors that have tended to limit the effective deployment of automation in […]
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One of the UK’s leading Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution providers is set to help industry mitigate the rising cost of energy prices and support their sustainability goals with the release of its latest AssetMinder Impact SaaS (Software as a Service) solution. Konektio, which saw its AssetMinder revenues double in 2022, has recently released […]
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