Category: Newsletter

“Take The Jump, It’s Worth It,” Says Construction Materials Producer to Small Manufacturers

Scottish insulation products manufacturer IndiNature gained control of orders, inventory, purchasing, production, and costs within a few months of implementing ERP. Scaling up sustainable insulation manufacturing Founded in 2016, IndiNature is a Scottish manufacturer of natural fiber insulation products. The company’s products are made using natural fibers, including UK-grown industrial hemp. In the beginning, IndiNature’s […]

DocuWare Launches new DocuWare

DocuWare, a leading provider of document management and workflow automation solutions, has launched new DocuWare, a next-generation platform that transforms how businesses manage and use their documents. New DocuWare combines three technological advancements into one connected platform: A completely redesigned web and mobile experience – built to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards […]

Manufacturing ERP Implementation Statistics: Insights From 70 Case Studies

MRPeasy analysed 70 case studies to better understand the experiences of small manufacturers with ERP. Case studies span industries including industrial machinery, food, electronics, aerospace, metalworking, automotive manufacturing, and more. ERP implementation statistics at a glance Here are some of the key takeaways from the research: 74% of small manufacturers lack operational visibility before switching […]

UK Metals Expo 2026: where metals and manufacturing deals get done

If you specify, purchase or work with metal based components and systems, UK Metals Expo 2026 is the one event you should have in your diary. Returning to NEC Birmingham on 4 and 5 November 2026, it is where the UK metals and manufacturing community comes together to tackle real challenges, explore new solutions and […]

Why Engineers Choose the HP1000 for High-Pressure Measurement

When applications involve extreme pressures, engineers need equipment they can trust. High-pressure systems place enormous demands on pressure measurement devices. As pressure levels increase, reliability, accuracy, and durability become even more important. The ESI Technology HP1000 Series meets these challenges head-on. Designed for pressures up to 5,000 bar (72,500 psi), the HP1000 combines robust construction, […]

E-Invoicing: A modernisation moment

By Marcin Pichur, Regional Vice President Sales at DocuWare. Europe is moving decisively toward fully digital trade processes, and traditional paper‑based invoicing is being phased out. For businesses operating in the UK and Ireland, the timeline for this transition is now firmly set. In the UK, April 2029 is the confirmed deadline that finance and […]

Supply chains under pressure: a new operating reality for manufacturers

Global supply chains have been reshaped at pace in recent years. For manufacturers, a combination of pandemic disruption, geopolitical tension and ongoing economic pressure has exposed just how vulnerable highly optimised supply models can be. Where supply chains were once designed primarily for efficiency and cost control, the focus is now shifting towards resilience, flexibility […]

The biggest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering: Smart Manufacturing Week 2026

Smart Manufacturing Week returns for its fifth edition at the NEC in Birmingham on 3-4 June 2026. The show is home to six exclusive live events: Smart Factory, Drives & Controls, Maintec, Design & Engineering and Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit, proving it a must attend for event for anyone in the sector. Other fringe events will […]

Your future in the Nuclear Industry

Postgraduate training that is personalised, flexible and taught by experts – that is what’s on offer from the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium (NTEC), whose unique course aims to create the UK’s next generation of nuclear experts, with the skills to secure a sustainable and safe nuclear industry. Seven educational organisations in the UK who work together as […]

Event – Drive Technology Insight 2026: Advancing Precision Motion Engineering

Engineers developing motion-critical systems are invited to join maxon’s fourth Drive Technology Insight on 20 May at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. This one-day technical forum is for professionals working with high-performance DC drives, motion control, and advanced mechatronic architectures. The programme brings together engineering specialists to examine real application challenges and emerging motion technologies. […]