Category: Manufacturing

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 […]

Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector, which generates an estimated £16 billion in economic value and supports nearly 100,000 jobs, will come together next month for its largest industry event of the year. Around 2,500 delegates are expected to attend the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on Thursday, 11 September 2025. The one-day […]

The government’s decision to disregard key elements of the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendations on UK steel safeguarding measures has created a tsunami of issues for the downward supply chain. Delays at ports, the suspension of imports, and subsequent disruptions in deliveries are reverberating throughout domestic industry according to the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). Representing […]

Waste is one of the most preventable sources of microplastics, so plastic waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are urging manufacturing businesses to make four key changes.  What are microplastics? And why are they causing concern? Microplastics are tiny particles of plastic, less than five millimetres in length, which are produced as products break down over time. These […]

A Cambridgeshire business celebrates Made in Britain recognition by joining Britain’s best manufacturers in receiving the registered trademark. Motive Exhibitions has received the official trademark, which is granted to companies that promote high-quality employment, responsible business and sustainable growth. The recognition acts as a hallmark to prospective customers that they’re buying from a business that is […]

Delta, a global leader in power and smart green solutions, has launched the DOP-300S Series Touch Panel HMI. Engineered to meet the demands of smart manufacturing and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the DOP-300S Series is available with a 7” TFT LCD or a 10” TFT LCD for easy viewing. Power and flexibility are […]

Specialist manufacturing finance experts assess the factors behind manufacturing’s return to UK shores Recent years have seen a growing number of UK-headquartered manufacturers bringing their production facility back to the UK. Strategies in how to do so have varied – some manufacturers are choosing to bring 100% of production back to our shores, while others […]