Producing innovative pioneer engineering solutions to drive the technological change of companies operating in the machine tool sector, establishing new standards and addressing the challenges of the most demanding machining work, with high productivity and efficiency. This is the concept which machine tool manufacturer Soraluce has been perfecting for six decades since its beginnings in […]
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A manufacturer of high-quality motorcycle exhausts is unlocking its capacity to innovate and grow with the support of Made Smarter. Fuel Exhausts, based in Kendal, is investing in a 3D scanner to capture digital versions of parts and components, 3D CAD software, and a 3D printer for producing prototypes of end caps and parts for […]
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The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics will show how outsourcing and the support services of its members are increasingly meeting the specialist production needs of the chemical industry at this year’s CHEMUK show held at the NEC on 11th – 12th May. CHEMUK is the only trade show in […]
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Investing in a major digital transformation programme has helped one of the UK’s leading fabricators of windows, doors, home extensions and conservatory products to bounce back from global supply chain disruption and rising energy prices. Wakefield-based Conservatory Outlet, which supplies a 27-strong network of home improvement retailers across England and Scotland, is now back at […]
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A leading metal pressings specialist has secured more than £500,000 of funding to help it develop new thin gauge laminates for use in an exciting electrification project. Brandauer, which employs 60 people at its factory in Birmingham, is proving out a manufacturing process for creating special stacks used in a new highly sustainable motor for […]
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A business that’s helped manufacturing and engineering firms secure more than £26million in tax reclaims is celebrating its tenth year of operation. R&D Tax Claims was launched in 2012 by accountant Mark Evans, with the aim of supporting businesses across both sectors reclaim money back from Research and Development activity. Initially running the company solo […]
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Zetor Tractors is one of the latest Infor ERP customers Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that more manufacturing companies are turning to modern manufacturing ERP solutions from Infor to digitize and increase the efficiency of their production. Tatra Trucks, Škoda Transporation and, most recently, the traditional tractor manufacturer Zetor Tractors are among the […]
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One of Shropshire’s oldest manufacturers is targeting more than £2.5m of new opportunities in 2022, as more companies tap into the firm’s unprecedented lead times and quality. Corbetts the Galvanizers, which celebrated its 160th birthday in 2020, has seen significant growth from the transport, street furniture, agriculture and construction sectors during the last twelve months, […]
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Minister for Industry Lee Rowley visited an aerospace manufacturer to see the positive impact of new technology and digital skills introduced with support from Made Smarter. MSM aerospace fabricators (MSM), based in Middleton, develops and manufactures complex parts and assemblies for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and has been engaged with the North West adoption programme […]
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Thomas Machin, EngD AMIChemE, Senior Technology Officer, Stream Sensing The rheology of a fluid system governs both in-process efficiency and final product quality and is critical to the manufacturing of many products, including food such as sauces, liquid personal care and household cleaning products and pharmaceuticals such as topical creams. If end products such as these are too thick, […]
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