Outsourcing from offshore is not a new notion for the manufacturing industry. In fact, many countries such as China – also referred to as ‘the world’s factory’ – are renowned for their levels of production and ability to mass manufacture for increasing worldwide consumption. Despite offshore manufacturing being the ‘go-to’ option for many businesses, UK […]
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Made Smarter Adoption programme and Manchester Metropolitan University collaborate to accelerate SMEs for digital transformation Made Smarter has launched a new fast-track leadership programme to help SME manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation. In just three months, the ‘Leading Digital Transformation’ programme will turn participants into digitally-informed, empowered leaders, armed with a bespoke digitalisation strategy. The […]
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Do you deliver outstanding training, learning and development programmes that are having an impact on your organisation? Why not apply for a Princess Royal Training Award and get the recognition you deserve? What are the Princess Royal Training Awards? Free to enter from start to finish, the Princess Royal Training Awards celebrate employers committed to […]
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Why are Lightweight slewing rings, (bearings) rapidly becoming the first choice for design engineers in demanding motion control applications, for example in the aerospace and defense industries? Quite simply, where absolute accuracy, optimum mechanical performance and good corrosion resistance is essential, lightweight slewing rings are proven in the most challenging applications. Karl Brundell, MD of […]
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When Warrington-based Jones Nuttall undertook a review of the overall service and support from its supply chain partners, cutting tool vendors were under the microscope. This forensic review based on a multitude of factors opened the door to the perfect supply chain solution – UK cutting tool manufacturer, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC). Located in the […]
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Projects worth £18M supported by pioneering North West adoption programme Made Smarter’s pioneering technology adoption programme has marked its fourth anniversary by helping its 250th SME manufacturer invest in new technology. Totalling 275 projects funded, the investment is worth £18M, including £5M funded by the government-funded and industry-led initiative and £13M from the businesses themselves. […]
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QSigma GmbH, a supplier of optical measurement solutions for industrial applications, has chosen 3D laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon for use on its Spring Measurement Solution (SMS), a measurement system for precise 3D measurement of coil springs and other manufactured components. The SMS is used, for example, in the development of spring prototypes and for […]
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Hydrogen Technologies business unit invests in manufacturing execution system to meet increasing demand and drive growth Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Johnson Matthey has selected Infor MES (manufacturing execution system) to digitise manufacturing operations, to boost efficiency and traceability, and to underpin ambitious growth plans for its Hydrogen Technologies business unit. A […]
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Adoption programme targets support at SMEs with free Christmas guide to ‘game-changing’ technology SME manufacturers are being urged to start planning for next Christmas by exploring how technology can help with the seasonal surge. While production is in full swing to meet demand for the festive season, makers across sectors are facing a multitude of […]
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A family-run Hertfordshire business has sealed a major supermarket deal after impressing buyers during a primetime Channel 4 TV show. The Greek Farmer, which was started by Tony Charalambides when he moved into Langley Hill Farm in Hitchin, will supply over 15,000 packs of its cured meat to Aldi stores in the UK after it […]
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