Category: Manufacturing

Government research highlights partnership support for SMEs Made Smarter and Manchester Metropolitan University’s PrintCity have positioned the North West as a UK hotspot for 3D printing adoption, according to new Government research. The study, published by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), found the region has the highest 3D printing adoption rate (20%) […]

Every machine, line, and logistics system across UK manufacturing sites continuously generates data, but despite the scale of digital capture, much of that information never translates into action. Nearly half (46%) of manufacturers report that integration and data challenges are holding back automation and productivity, and while 74% of manufacturers consider real-time data essential, many […]

NGen CEO Jayson Myers to share how his organization is helping companies pivot to new ways of doing things at upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show AI alone won’t solve the challenges facing Canadian manufacturers in the face of evolving global tariffs. It will take a willingness to turn convention on its head by investing in […]

Made in Britain’s new Environmental & Social Value Certification enables businesses to quickly and practically demonstrate their social value, positioning themselves to win more tenders Made in Britain, a not-for-profit trade organisation that champions British-made products, has launched a new and purpose-built Environmental & Social Value (ESV) Certification, strengthening its offer to UK manufacturing companies. […]

A leading UK manufacturer of fire alarm and life safety systems is unlocking growth through digital adoption, supported by Made Smarter. C-TEC, based in Wigan, has invested £40,000 to replace manual, paper-based inventory processes with a cloud-based software solution which enables real-time stock management and dramatically improves efficiency and accuracy.  With support from Made Smarter, […]

The first COTS-based robotic installation in the UK nuclear industry has been successfully completed, proving FANUC’s technology in this challenging field. FANUC’s ARC Mate 120iC and M-900iB/360 robots have played a starring role in a pioneering waste size reduction project as part of Sellafield’s ongoing decommissioning process. In a first-of-its-kind autonomous application designed and delivered […]

The Engineering Quest, a family-owned precision engineering firm established in the 1970s, has made a substantial investment in advanced manufacturing technology by acquiring a Sodick ALC400G Wire EDM machine equipped with state-of-the-art micro wire. This decision signifies more than a simple equipment upgrade; it exemplifies how forward-thinking manufacturers are responding to the evolving demands of […]

Longbow, the pioneering British electric sportscar manufacturer, has further strengthened its ranks with three former heavyweight automotive CEOs. Dan Balmer, Mike Flewitt, and Michael van der Sande. The three will lead a board of world-class advisors as Longbow accelerates towards manufacturing of its driver-obsessed Featherweight Electric Vehicles (FEVs), the Speedster and Roadster. Mike Flewitt, Advisor […]