Over 100 students from five schools got an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Chesterfield’s leading manufacturers as part of the first large-scale National Manufacturing Day event in Derbyshire. Organised as part of the Made in Chesterfield Festival with support from the Work-wise Foundation, Destination Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Council, the event coincided with Make UK’s […]
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Yorkshire-based textile manufacturer Think Group (formerly James Robinson Fibres / Texfelt) is celebrating one year since its successful major rebrand by announcing two new integral hires, Harriet Adams and Lance Bray, who will help maximise the opportunities created by the rebrand while building on the firm’s 150-year heritage and reputation as a pioneer in the fibres and […]
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The pioneers in robotic LFAM have reached an agreement to acquire Weber’s IP and technology, to lead future developments in Europe Caracol, a global leader in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), announces the acquisition of IP and robotic machine configuration assets from the additive division of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a German leader in extrusion technology […]
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A snap survey of businesses across the West Midlands has revealed the significant financial and operational challenges facing JLR’s supply chain following a major cyber-attack. The research conducted by the Black Country, Greater Birmingham and Coventry and Warwickshire Chambers of Commerce aimed to discover the real impact of the automotive giant’s shutdown in the region. […]
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MULTIDISCIPLINED engineering firm adi Group welcomed young people, schools and general visitors to its Birmingham headquarters as part of National Manufacturing Day 2025. Taking place on September 25, the day acts as a UK-wide initiative that highlights the variety of career opportunities available in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. The open day at adi Group’s […]
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A triple whammy of changes is set to see energy costs soar for the downstream manufacturing supply chain, warned the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) today. Representing more than 200 manufacturers of fasteners, forgings, pressings, cold-rolled and sheet metal products, the trade association is urging businesses to quickly prepare for a staggering rise in non-commodity […]
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Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show panel to unveil CTMA initiative to break skilled trades barriers; SME Education Foundation to also hold student summit With a reported 70% of Ontario manufacturers struggling to find skilled workers, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) has found an unconventional solution to address the challenge: high school teachers. Through a […]
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An historic Birmingham manufacturer has been purchased by its management team with the vision of creating a world leading precision engineering specialist. Current CEO Rowan Crozier, Manufacturing Director Stuart Berry and Non-Exec Director David Chapman have joined forces to buy Brandauer, with the trio immediately laying out a ten-year plan that will see it initially […]
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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%) […]
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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 […]
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