Category: Manufacturing

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brett Barratt, Managing Director of Warrior Doors, discusses the Budget and the future of UK manufacturing Following the Chancellor’s recent Budget announcement, one message continues to resonate from manufacturing-led regions across the UK: meaningful, targeted investment in engineering and industrial capability remains essential — not only for the businesses that make up this sector, but […]