Microsoft ERP, CRM and Power Platform digital transformation specialist, Nexer Enterprise Applications, has appointed Matt Birtwistle as manufacturing industry lead, strengthening the business’ consultancy within one of the UK’s most complex and highly regulated sectors. Matt joins Nexer from HSO, where he spent more than seven years advising on complex Microsoft-based ERP and digital transformation […]
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Free online calculator allows technical directors to evaluate their vulnerability to component lifecycle disruptions and decide if outsourced BOM monitoring is needed ByteSnap Design, one of the UK’s leading embedded software and electronic design consultancies, has released a free interactive BOM Health Self-Assessment tool, helping engineering managers and technical directors understand their organisation’s exposure to […]
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SME manufacturers are bringing AI, automation and digital twins onto the factory floor by teaming up with students and graduates through Made Smarter’s Digital Internship Programme. The paid placements give businesses a fast, low-risk way to test and apply new technologies, modernise processes and build confidence in digital transformation, while giving students real, hands-on experience […]
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Specialist formulation and manufacturing partner JT Grosvenor has announced a £200,000 capital investment to expand production capacity and support future growth at its Yorkshire site. The investment responds to growing demand from specialty chemical markets while reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to manufacturing in the North. The business offers end-to-end support for specialty chemical products, […]
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New research from BEP Surface Technologies has revealed that the UK’s electroplating and surface finishing sector is shrinking at an accelerating rate, with one in six firms lost in ten years and most of the remaining businesses showing no real terms financial growth. The findings indicate a sector approaching a point of irreversible decline, putting […]
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Microchip Technology today announces the release of its JANPTX family of non-hermetic plastic Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices that meet the MIL-PRF-19500 qualification, offering high-reliability protection for aerospace and defense applications. These TVS devices are the first in the industry to achieve MIL-PRF-19500 qualification in a plastic package, offering engineers a lightweight, cost-effective solution without […]
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A desire for leaner inventories and quicker stock replenishment to meet fluctuations in demand has led to a major uptake in Alloy Wire International (AWI)’s Emergency Manufacturing Service (EMS). The specialist in precision drawn round, flat, profile and wire rope has reported £250,000 of sales to companies involved in aerospace, energy and oil and gas […]
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Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has welcomed adi Group’s Lean Manufacturing & Design division as a Registered Alliance Partner system integrator (SI). The company’s new partner status highlights its expertise in motion control and robotic automation and the advanced services and products it provides to customers. Sam Curson, […]
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Saab UK has opened applications for its first Graduate Engineering Programme, starting in Autumn 2026. The two-year scheme is a key part of Saab’s commitment to developing future talent and driving innovation across its UK operations. The two-year programme offers graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Saab’s cutting-edge technologies, while rotating through core […]
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With the new Fortis series, Fronius presents a powerful solution for manual MIG/MAG welding, ideal for SMEs. The devices offer up to 500 A, are available as compact all-in-one systems or with external wire feed, and support functions such as pulse welding, SynchroPulse, and HotStart. The Fortis Duo is particularly flexible: with two wire spools and welding […]
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