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- [BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR ELECTRIC SPEED RECORD AIDED BY PRECISION HYBRID CERAMIC BEARINGS](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/22/back-to-the-future-for-electric-speed-record-aided-by-precision-hybrid-ceramic-bearings/) - The move toward greener energy solutions continues apace and the current development of electrically powered vehicles is a big part of today’s alternative sustainable energy revolution. Whilst most attention is focussed on the ‘here-and-now’ and the future it’s interesting to look back at some important milestones and highlights as we move inexorably toward greener, more
- [Altus Achieves Record Installations in the UK with Heller's Innovative MK7 Convection Reflow System](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/22/altus-achieves-record-installations-in-the-uk-with-hellers-innovative-mk7-convection-reflow-system/) - Altus Group, a leading supplier and service provider of capital equipment for the electronics industry, has revealed that since partnering with Heller Industries, they have seen unprecedented installations throughout the UK particularly following the launch of the new MK7 convection reflow system thanks to its ground-breaking design and features. The new MK7 line of reflow
- [You can’t be what you can’t see: Harley Haddow’s engineers flatten misconceptions of the engineering industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/20/you-cant-be-what-you-cant-see-harley-haddows-engineers-flatten-misconceptions-of-the-engineering-industry/) - Within the industry, there is often an assumption made when individuals say they work in engineering. People automatically assume this is on a building site or within construction. However, evidentially this isn’t always the case. With misconceptions around the sector still present and young girls often unaware of the available career routes, it’s clear the
- [The importance of manufacturing software in today’s connected world](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/21/he-importance-of-manufacturing-software-in-todays-connected-world/) - With today’s increasingly connected culture, technology is playing a bigger role in our lives than ever before and has completely revolutionised the world of industry. Many businesses face the challenge of increasing productivity while simultaneously reducing costs. For manufacturers, this challenge is even more pressing, as manufacturing processes must become faster and more efficient to
- [The Labelless Dilemma: Managing Product Marking for Labelless PET Bottles](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/21/the-labelless-dilemma-managing-product-marking-for-labelless-pet-bottles/) - Food and beverage brands are under constant pressure to reduce waste and improve the recyclability of their product packaging. Today, many global brands have taken steps to switch packaging to easily recycled mono materials, remove colours and additives, and reduce the number of parts in a piece of packaging – all in a bid to
- [Innovate UK-funded biotech company accelerates cheaper drug and vaccine manufacture after biocomputer breakthrough](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/20/innovate-uk-funded-biotech-company-accelerates-cheaper-drug-and-vaccine-manufacture-after-biocomputer-breakthrough/) - Cambridge-based BiologIC Technologies is helping pharmaceutical manufacturers support from Analysis for Innovators (A4I) programme R&D partnership with National Measurement Laboratory (NML) accelerates product development by several years An Innovate UK-backed biotech company has achieved a pioneering biocomputer breakthrough which is accelerating the development and manufacture of cheaper drugs and vaccines. BiologIC Technologies, inventor of the
- [Women in Engineering Day: Q&A with Barbara Hathaway](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/19/women-in-engineering-day-qa-with-barbara-hathaway/) - Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June, Ovarro’s new technology leader for leakage solutions, Barbara Hathaway, discusses her career and gives words of advice for aspiring engineers What led you to engineering? My father was a physics teacher, who encouraged me and my two older brothers to consider how things worked. We
- [Metals chief warns that a faltering ‘Apprenticeship Levy’ is hampering industrial growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/19/metals-chief-warns-that-a-faltering-apprenticeship-levy-is-hampering-industrial-growth/) - Manufacturing’s growth is being hamstrung by an out-of-date Apprenticeship Levy scheme that is failing to address key labour shortages in the workforce. Rachel Eade MBE, Chair of the UK Metals Council, is calling on the Government to review the current system, tearing up the unnecessary bureaucracy and ensuring that entry level apprenticeships benefit from the
- [Galvanizing Plant Primed for the Future Thanks to Investment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/19/galvanizing-plant-primed-for-the-future-thanks-to-investment/) - Major works to enhance the productivity and efficiency of a local manufacturing firm have been completed thanks to significant investment from its parent company. Hampshire-based Wessex Galvanizers Ltd, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, has seen major improvements to its new processing line, with a new degrease tank, acid tanks and water rinse system installed, as
- [Lesters puts its signature to new logistics service after major investment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/16/lesters-puts-its-signature-to-new-logistics-service-after-major-investment/) - One of the UK’s leading packaging experts has invested more than £200,000 into launching a new premier logistics offer that goes beyond the usual delivery of items across Europe and the UK. Nuneaton’s Lesters Logistics, which is part of the Burntwood-based Lesters Group, is now offering new and existing clients access to its ‘Signature Logistics’
- [REGENERATIVE DRIVE SOLUTIONS GIVE A SIGNIFICANT LIFT TO ‘GREENER’ ELEVATOR SYSTEMS](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/16/regenerative-drive-solutions-give-a-significant-lift-to-greener-elevator-systems/) - Keeping industry in motion with reliable and efficient power sources is a key requirement as is the increasing demand for improving energy efficiency across all manufacturing processes. Regenerative drive solutions are playing an important role in the quest for ‘Greener Energy’ alternatives and Drives, Motors and Control specialist YASKAWA have developed an impressive range of
- [Manufacturing boss leads firm to double turnover after million-pound investment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/16/manufacturing-boss-leads-firm-to-double-turnover-after-million-pound-investment/) - Two weeks before the UK entered lockdown in 2020, Sarah Stephens, Managing Director of ASG TGM took possession of a new large bed Zimmermann 5 axis CNC machine; a significant investment for the firm at £1.3m. Less than fourteen days later the manufacturing supply chain was sent into turmoil, firms were sending workers home, major
- [Could mobile robots offer a way through the skills shortage?](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/15/could-mobile-robots-offer-a-way-through-the-skills-shortage/) - With the labour pool for UK warehousing running dry, it is time growing warehouse operations look to mobile robots to share the work, explains Frazer Watson, VP-Sales UK/Ireland at iFollow. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) offer one of the more cost effective and flexible automation solutions to enable logistics operations to optimise their labour force. This
- [Schaeffler rewards suppliers for outstanding performance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/15/schaeffler-rewards-suppliers-for-outstanding-performance/) - Schaeffler honours 19 suppliers with the Schaeffler Supplier Award Close partnerships with suppliers are key to long-term corporate success Schaeffler Supplier Day: focus on sustainability and digitisation in the supply chain The global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler presented 19 of its suppliers with the Schaeffler Supplier Award at the Supplier Day in Herzogenaurach, Germany,
- [Heat exchangers can enhance energy savings](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/15/heat-exchangers-can-enhance-energy-savings/) - Nobody likes wasting energy, but for businesses there are large financial and environmental drivers to reduce energy use, and since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the financial imperative to lower energy costs has come into sharper focus than ever. As with many things in life, the old adage that if you can’t measure something, you can’t
- [£18m sales milestone a perfect 40th birthday present for Lesters](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/14/18m-sales-milestone-a-perfect-40th-birthday-present-for-lesters/) - A major disruptor to the packaging sector is celebrating a big birthday in style after seeing turnover rise to £18m. Lesters turned 40 years old in May and the management team immediately signalled its intention for further investment, building on the £7m acquisition of two state-of-the-art TCY large format casemakers that have revolutionised production at
- [Manufacturers scoop eco innovation awards following groundbreaking R&D programme](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/14/manufacturers-scoop-eco-innovation-awards-following-groundbreaking-rd-programme/) - Eco-I North West honours business and university collaborations tackling climate change Three manufacturers have scooped awards for eco innovations developed as part of a groundbreaking R&D programme. Relic Plastic CIC, based in Heysham, ELE Advanced Technologies, based in Colne, and City Centre Commercials, based in Liverpool, were recognised for their climate change action at the
- [New ultra-compact confocal measuring system for displacement, distance and thickness measurements to sub-micrometer accuracy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/14/new-ultra-compact-confocal-measuring-system-for-displacement-distance-and-thickness-measurements-to-sub-micrometer-accuracy/) - Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has introduced a confocal measuring system that consists of an extremely compact lightweight controller and a high performance confocal sensor, which are factory-calibrated and delivered as a complete measuring system. The newly developed IFS2404 confocal sensor is bundled with the controller and is available with measuring ranges of 1,2,3 and 6
- [Rushlift GSE celebrates 10 years with opening of new Gatwick facility](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/09/rushlift-gse-celebrates-10-years-with-opening-of-new-gatwick-facility/) - Rushlift GSE, the specialist airport ground support equipment and services provider, has celebrated its tenth anniversary with a grand open-day event held recently at its new state-of-the-art Maintenance & Service facility at Gatwick Airport. Attended by over one hundred special guests – including customers, suppliers, Rushlift staff and management – the newly opened service centre
- [Magnetic Analysis Corp. Celebrates 95 Years of Leadership in Developing NDT Instruments and Solutions: The MAC® Edge Now Includes a New Milestone](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/09/magnetic-analysis-corp-celebrates-95-years-of-leadership-in-developing-ndt-instruments-and-solutions-the-mac-edge-now-includes-a-new-milestone/) - Magnetic Analysis Corp. (MAC®) is celebrating its 95th Anniversary in business this month, a milestone that commemorates nearly a century of service to the metals industry. The company, which was founded in a small facility in Long Island City, New York, in 1928, is a recognized global leader in nondestructive testing. Today, operating on an
- [Manufacturing Growth Programme delivers 12,435 SME jobs as it targets new-look funding landscape](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2023/06/09/manufacturing-growth-programme-delivers-12435-sme-jobs-as-it-targets-new-look-funding-landscape/) - One of the UK’s most successful industrial business support programmes comes to an end in June after helping the manufacturing sector to create or safeguard 12,435 jobs since 2016. The Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), which is designed and delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice, will see funding from the European Regional Development Fund end and is
- [Managing Rising Manufacturing Costs: Building Resilience in an Uncertain Market](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/08/managing-rising-manufacturing-costs-building-resilience-in-an-uncertain-market/) - The UK manufacturing sector continues to face a challenging operating environment. Rising costs across supply chains, operations and workforce management are creating sustained pressure on margins, while ongoing economic uncertainty is making long-term planning increasingly difficult. In Gallagher's latest Business Risk Index 2026 report, manufacturers identified the high cost of materials (88%), high cost of
- [Solving Urban Space Limitations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/07/solving-urban-space-limitations/) - How Vertical Lifting Strategies Enable Facilities to Grow Up—Not Out By Michael Renken, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Advance Lifts, Inc. Urban warehouses and distribution facilities are under unprecedented pressure. Rising real estate costs, tighter zoning restrictions, and the continued growth of e-commerce and just-in-time inventory models have left many locations with a simple
- [British manufacturer collaborates on potential sustainable alternative to concrete](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/02/british-manufacturer-collaborates-on-potential-sustainable-alternative-to-concrete/) - A Made in Britain accredited terracotta manufacturer is playing a key role in the development of materials that could provide a sustainable alternative to concrete in the future One of the first manufacturers to be accredited with the Made in Britain Environmental and Social Value (ESV) Certification is behind the development of sustainable construction materials
- [Black & White Engineering grows global graduate and apprentice workforce](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/02/black-white-engineering-grows-global-graduate-and-apprentice-workforce/) - Black & White Engineering, a global engineering design consultancy specialising in mission-critical buildings and infrastructure, has grown its global graduate and apprentice workforce to 217 people as demand increases for engineering skills across data centres and other critical infrastructure markets. The total means graduates and apprentices now make up 17.3% of the business, with nearly
- [Sigma expands Rolls-Royce partnership with £125m additional long-term agreement following its strategic Bromford acquisition](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/02/sigma-expands-rolls-royce-partnership-with-125m-additional-long-term-agreement-following-its-strategic-bromford-acquisition/) - Sigma Advanced Systems has secured a further long-term contract with Rolls-Royce through its recently acquired UK subsidiary, Bromford Precision Solutions based in Leicester, demonstrating the immediate strategic value of the acquisition and expanding the Group's long-term relationship with one of the world's leading aerospace OEMs. Valued at nearly £125m (approximately Rs 1,600 crore), the agreement
- [‘Pioneering' manufacturer of the world's first wheelchair-accessible play roundabout secures leading accreditation on 20th anniversary](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/02/pioneering-manufacturer-of-the-worlds-first-wheelchair-accessible-play-roundabout-secures-leading-accreditation-on-20th-anniversary/) - Inclusive Play (UK) Ltd, a leading UK manufacturer of inclusive play equipment which seeks to ensure that no child, regardless of ability, is left ‘watching from the sidelines’ excluded from play, has joined Made in Britain. Founded in Edinburgh in 2006, Inclusive Play manufactured the world's first wheelchair-accessible roundabout, enabling wheelchair users to play alongside
- [Microchip Advances Space-Grade Timing with Enhanced Radiation Tolerance and Extended Temperature Performance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/02/microchip-advances-space-grade-timing-with-enhanced-radiation-tolerance-and-extended-temperature-performance/) - The Space CSAC-SA65 combines atomic-clock accuracy with built-in 1 PPS disciplining and low-power consumption The growing New Space market is fueling demand for smaller, less expensive space hardware to support short-duration missions for applications such as satellite-to-cellular communications, alternative navigation and Earth imaging. Microchip Technology today announces it expanded its atomic clock portfolio with
- [New Heckert H75 production system guarantees an edge in productivity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/02/new-heckert-h75-production-system-guarantees-an-edge-in-productivity/) - Agricultural machinery manufacturer PÖTTINGER replaced an ageing flexible production system in just twelve weeks. This feat was made possible through a collaborative partnership with machine supplier Starrag and automation specialist PROMOT. The core of the new, highly efficient solution is four Heckert H75 machining centres, which, together with the pallet rack system supplied by PROMOT
- [New Parting and Grooving Line for Swiss-Type Machines](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/09/02/new-parting-and-grooving-line-for-swiss-type-machines/) - TaeguTec has introduced its new TOP-CUT parting and grooving line, a comprehensive tooling system engineered to meet the growing demand for precision machining of small parts on Swiss-type CNC machines. Developed in direct response to the increasing requirements across the medical, automotive, electronics and aerospace sectors for compact, high-performance turning solutions, the TOP-CUT line delivers
- [UK-Listed IntelliAM AI launches agentic AI platform to complete industrial intelligence platform and revolutionise manufacturing productivity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/04/uk-listed-intelliam-ai-launches-agentic-ai-platform-to-complete-industrial-intelligence-platform-and-revolutionise-manufacturing-productivity/) - IntelliAM AI, a UK-listed industrial AI company, today launches its end-to-end industrial intelligence platform at the London Stock Exchange promising to drive massive productivity gains for companies worldwide. The platform, which cracks the code of industrial performance, marks a major opportunity to transform global industry by driving massive productivity gains without requiring major capital investment. Unlike traditional industrial AI that merely monitors equipment or predicts failures, the third layer of IntelliAM’s Industrial
- [UK Metals Expo 2026: where metals and manufacturing deals get done](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/20/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
- [Jobs boost as new factory to start production of world-first building innovation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/19/jobs-boost-as-new-factory-to-start-production-of-world-first-building-innovation/) - Six jobs have already been created at a new factory set to start manufacturing a world-first recycled construction product later this month. VASO Global is set to launch its first production line of high-performance structural composite panels at a new factory in Dumfries which will transform housing and construction across the UK and beyond. New
- [Protecting Revenue During Slower Investment Cycles: Why Manufacturers Should Look Inside the Pipeline First](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/04/protecting-revenue-during-slower-investment-cycles/) - By Angela Kunawicz, Blueberry Marketing Solutions. UK manufacturers continue to operate in a challenging trading environment. While demand remains present across many sectors, investment decisions are taking longer, customers are becoming more cautious, and many businesses are facing increased pressure on margins. Recent Q1 2026 data from the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- [Altus Group Partners with Optimum to Bring Smart Klaus Digital Assembly Technology to UK and Ireland](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/04/altus-group-partners-with-optimum-to-bring-smart-klaus-digital-assembly-technology-to-uk-and-ireland/) - Altus Group, a leading supplier of capital equipment and service support for the electronics manufacturing sector in the UK and Ireland, has partnered with Optimum datamanagement solutions GmbH to introduce the Smart Klaus digital worker assistance system to companies across the region. The partnership comes as electronics manufacturers increasingly look to automate and digitise manual
- [New steel import rules will drive more UK manufacturing overseas, says steelwork MD](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/04/new-steel-import-rules-will-drive-more-uk-manufacturing-overseas-says-steelwork-md/) - Tadweld says the UK's revised steel safeguard measures are increasing costs for domestic fabricators while making overseas manufacturing a more attractive commercial option. Yorkshire-based steelwork contractor Tadweld has warned that the Government's steel safeguard policy is making it increasingly expensive to manufacture in Britain, leaving UK fabricators paying more for essential steel products while overseas
- [Registration Now Open for Microchip’s European MASTERs Conference](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/04/registration-now-open-for-microchips-european-masters-conference/) - Microchip’s premier technical training conference takes place in Munich from October 12-15, 2026 Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces that registration is now open for its European MASTERs Conference, a premier in-person technical training event for embedded control engineers. The conference will take place October 12–15, 2026, at the Westin Grand Munich in Munich, Germany.
- [Rollon introduces HVC-MG and H1C-MG telescopic rails for increased load capacity and optimized motion control](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/04/rollon-introduces-hvc-mg-and-h1c-mg-telescopic-rails-for-increased-load-capacity-and-optimized-motion-control/) - Rollon expands its HVC and H1C telescopic rail ranges with the new MG version, introducing a redesigned ball cage and integrated magnets for the sequential opening of the elements. This innovation is designed to enhance load management, support smoother and more controlled motion, and extend service life, delivering clear advantages for high-demand applications, particularly in
- [ExVeritas issue first IECEE certificate under consolidated CB scheme](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/08/04/exveritas-issue-first-iecee-certificate-under-consolidated-cb-scheme/) - Product safety certification specialists, ExVeritas, have issued their first IECEE certificate after the recent expansion of the IECEE CB scheme. Following extensive testing, the certification was successfully granted to a new piece of communications technology, enabling it to now be sold in more than 50 countries. The IECEE CB scheme (IEC System for Conformity Assessment
- [INTRODUCING AUTOMATE UK WEEK 2027](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/28/introducing-automate-uk-week-2027/) - Automate UK has announced the launch of Automate UK Week, an ambitious proposition for 2027 bringing its award-winning manufacturing, vision, processing and packaging events together to create an overarching experience for visitors and exhibitors alike. Already the force behind the UK’s leading events for the industrial automation sector, the organisation will showcase the best technologies
- [UK Metals Expo 2026 (4–5 November, NEC Birmingham)](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/07/15/uk-metals-expo-2026-4-5-november-nec-birmingham/) - UK Metals Expo 2026 (4–5 November, NEC Birmingham) is the home of the UK metals supply chain and the leading UK event built entirely around metals – from raw materials and processing through to fabrication, finishing, recycling and reuse. Join mills, stockholders, processors, fabricators, recyclers and OEMs, plus leading associations including ALFED, BMRA, CBM and
- [Articulating warehouse cost reductions in five steps](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/07/14/articulating-warehouse-cost-reductions-in-five-steps/) - Celebrating 50 years in existence, Narrow Aisle offers five key points on how the articulated forklift truck can make an essential contribution to reducing warehouse costs and increasing order picking efficiency. Working correctly, warehouses and distribution centres will be a company’s secret weapon in dealing with the turbulence that seems to be a perpetual part
- [Tech-savvy students accelerate adoption of AI and automation among South East manufacturers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/07/14/tech-savvy-students-accelerate-adoption-of-ai-and-automation-among-south-east-manufacturers/) - SMEs accelerate digital transformation through Made Smarter South East’s Digital Internship programme South East manufacturers are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital tools through Made Smarter South East's Digital Internship programme. The government-funded initiative is helping SMEs access specialist digital skills and emerging talent through funded university placements, providing a low-risk
- [Molex Delivers Next-Generation HSAutoLink G Automotive Ethernet Connector System to Address Rising ADAS/Compute Demands and Zonal Architectures](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/07/14/molex-delivers-next-generation-hsautolink-g-automotive-ethernet-connector-system-to-address-rising-adas-compute-demands-and-zonal-architectures/) - Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announces the expansion of its proven, field-tested HSAutoLink Interconnect portfolio, which has delivered more than 700 million connectors to the automotive industry since 2008. The new Molex HSAutoLink G Connector System provides multi-gig Ethernet connections of up to 25Gbps in a compact, USCAR-compatible interface, making it ideally
- [CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE CENTRE OPENED BY LEADING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/07/14/civil-engineering-experience-centre-opened-by-leading-product-manufacturer/) - LEADING civil engineering product manufacturer Wrekin, alongside its subdivision Geoworks, has opened a brand-new customer experience centre to showcase UK-based manufacturing excellence. The Civils Hub offers customers - including engineers, specifiers, contractors, and architects - an opportunity to get hands-on with a full range of ductile iron, steel and geosynthetic products that are used across industries such as highways, water, telecoms and energy. As well as real products
- [Under Pressure: The Risks Shaping the Manufacturing Sector Today](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/07/14/under-pressure-the-risks-shaping-the-manufacturing-sector-today/) - The manufacturing sector has long been a symbol of resilience and innovation. However, manufacturers are now facing a more complex and challenging risk environment than ever before. Drawing on findings from Gallagher’s latest Business Risk Index – based on insights from 1,000 UK business leaders - Neil Hodgson, Managing Director of Risk Management Solutions &
- [Why Engineers Choose the HP1000 for High-Pressure Measurement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/24/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,
- [Addressing the manufacturing skills shortage at The PPMA Show® 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/09/addressing-the-manufacturing-skills-shortage-at-the-ppma-show-2026/) - Organisers of the UK’s biggest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event will address one of the biggest challenges to the sector when it returns to the NEC, Birmingham in September: the skills gap and how to bridge it. The PPMA Show® 2026, which will take place from 22-24 September, is the must-attend
- [Heritage manufacturer becomes employee owned with £2.5 million HSBC UK support](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/16/heritage-manufacturer-becomes-employee-owned-with-2-5-million-hsbc-uk-support/) - A Dundee-based manufacturer with over 150 years of heritage has secured a £2.5 million funding package from HSBC UK, supporting its transition to employee ownership. Underpinning its long-term future, the funding has enabled Halley Stevensons to establish an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), facilitating the buyout of its previous shareholders through a deferred payment structure. Founded
- [Ericsson and Epiroc expand alliance to accelerate mining automation and digital transformation ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/16/ericsson-and-epiroc-expand-alliance-to-accelerate-mining-automation-and-digital-transformation/) - The alliance delivers on the growing need of industrial digitalisation, where foundational, resilient connectivity is crucial for automation, safety, and productivity in critical operational environments. Ericsson’s leading LTE and 5G solutions will power Epiroc’s digital portfolio, enabling advanced use cases like remote-controlled and autonomous solutions. The agreement marks a significant milestone in its go-to-market relationship,
- [Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Boson SX8, the First NDAA-Compliant 8 μm SXGA LWIR Thermal Camera Module](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/16/teledyne-flir-oem-launches-boson-sx8-the-first-ndaa-compliant-8-μm-sxga-lwir-thermal-camera-module/) - The 1280 × 1024 Boson SX8 and Boson SX8-CZ 15–75 deliver optimized size, weight, and power with highperformance thermal imaging. Teledyne FLIR OEM, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the release of the ITAR-free Boson® SX8, the first NDAA-compliant, volume production, uncooled longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module to combine an 8-micron pixel
- [King’s Award winner says new steel policy incentivising off-shoring](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/16/kings-award-winner-says-new-steel-policy-incentivising-off-shoring/) - Fabweld Steel Products calls for urgent Government action ahead of July changes A King's Award-winning British steel fabricator today warned the Government's flagship steel protection policy contains a critical flaw which will drive manufacturing overseas. Fabweld Steel Products (FSP) says while the UK will impose significant import tariffs on raw steel from July 1, the
- [Xylem shares nanobubble and UV expertise at EWWM ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/09/xylem-shares-nanobubble-and-uv-expertise-at-ewwm/) - Xylem will spotlight the latest advances in wastewater treatment and water reuse at the European Wastewater Management Conference (EWWM), taking place in Telford, UK, on 16-17 June 2026. Process engineers from Xylem’s global team will share insights into the use of nanobubble technology for enhanced nutrient removal, alongside the challenges of designing UV disinfection systems
- [Laser breakthrough rewrites the rules of photonics manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/09/laser-breakthrough-rewrites-the-rules-of-photonics-manufacturing/) - Technology promises to slash costs and accelerate progress in quantum computing, medical diagnostics and optical communications A new technology created by Heriot-Watt University is poised to upend one of the most stubborn bottlenecks in modern manufacturing. FreeForm Photonics is set to commercialise a laser-based process that builds alignment directly into optical glass components, removing the
- [Essential Performance and Real-time Control Without the Baggage](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/09/essential-performance-and-real-time-control-without-the-baggage/) - Microchip’s dsPIC33CK Value Line DSCs offer streamlined design for cost-sensitive applications and consistent pricing regardless of order size Designers of real-time control applications are increasingly challenged to balance performance and peripheral integration while keeping system cost and complexity low. To address these challenges, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) has introduced the dsPIC33CK Value Line family
- [Air Products to Supply Low-Carbon Liquid Hydrogen to ArianeGroup for Space Launcher Engine Testing, Strengthening a Longstanding Partnership Supporting Europe’s Space Sector](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/09/air-products-to-supply-low-carbon-liquid-hydrogen-to-arianegroup-for-space-launcher-engine-testing-strengthening-a-longstanding-partnership-supporting-europes-space-sector/) - Low-carbon hydrogen liquefied at Air Products’ Botlek facility in the Port of Rotterdam Nearly 30 years supporting ArianeGroup’s hydrogen engine test programmes Enables lower-carbon operations for critical European space testing Air Products (NYSE: APD), a global leader in industrial gases and the world’s largest hydrogen supplier, has announced a three-year agreement to supply ArianeGroup with
- [Aggreko Saves French Chemical Giant from Costly Shutdown](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/09/aggreko-saves-french-chemical-giant-from-costly-shutdown/) - A French petrochemical company has been saved from a costly extended shutdown following a time-critical restart of its production units that had to be completed within 72 hours. Situated on France’s Mediterranean coast and dedicated to the production of chlorine, caustic soda and vinyl chloride monomer, KEM ONE’s Fos-sur-Mer plant required a dry, oil-free compressor
- [Barometer reveals lack of faith in government skills approach amidst a significant drop in planned apprenticeship recruitment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/09/barometer-reveals-lack-of-faith-in-government-skills-approach-amidst-a-significant-drop-in-planned-apprenticeship-recruitment/) - Engineering and manufacturing leaders have revealed the toughest ‘skills’ picture yet in the latest annual Training Barometer released by In-Comm Training today. Nearly three quarters of businesses surveyed said they felt there was a lack of government support to address skills shortages following the budget last year, whilst only a third believe the Industrial Strategy
- [Compact Lift vertical storage systems help DK Jones Manufacturing store 90 tonnes in 1/10th of the space](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/04/compact-lift-vertical-storage-systems-help-dk-jones-manufacturing-store-90-tonnes-in-1-10th-of-the-space/) - Four automated vertical lift modules supplied by Randex transformed storage capacity while freeing up valuable production space. The industrial challenge: scaling without moving When DK Jones Ltd initiated a major facility refurbishment and expansion programme, the operations team faced a classic industrial bottleneck: how to dramatically increase storage capacity for heavy, mixed-size components without expanding
- [E-Invoicing: A modernisation moment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/01/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
- [Siemens Selects AeroBot Solution from KNAPP](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/06/01/siemens-selects-aerobot-solution-from-knapp/) - Electronics manufacturer, Siemens has chosen the award-winning AeroBot warehouse robotics system for it's manufacturing facility in Karlsruhe, Germany. The new AeroBot picking and storage system, due to go live later this year, will connect seamlessly to Siemens’ existing warehouse processes and will optimise intralogistics at the Karlsruhe facility. AeroBot features robots that move in three
- [Cullen Sustainable Packaging announces £5m investment to accelerate growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/14/cullen-sustainable-packaging-announces-5m-investment-to-accelerate-growth/) - Cullen Sustainable Packaging, the world’s only combined corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer under one roof, has invested £5 million in expanding its Glasgow manufacturing operations. Cullen is scaling its manufacturing operations in response to growing demand, with continued investment in machinery and infrastructure supporting its trajectory towards industry-leading output. Currently producing around 0.5 billion products
- [Steel River Quay Secures Top UK Ports Innovation Award](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/26/steel-river-quay-secures-top-uk-ports-innovation-award/) - Steel River Quay has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading port operators after securing the prestigious UK Ports Innovation Award 2026, celebrating excellence in smarter, safer and more sustainable operations. The award was presented at a high-profile industry ceremony hosted by UK Ports on 19th March at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, bringing together senior leaders, innovators
- [Manufacturing deal set to help fish vaccination specialist scale-up](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/26/manufacturing-deal-set-to-help-fish-vaccination-specialist-scale-up/) - A leading aquaculture specialist - that is changing the way fish are vaccinated safely - has signed a major manufacturing deal. Sgorran, which was founded by industry experts Kristian Clezy and Gordon Jeffrey, is looking to scale-up production of its groundbreaking Inoca machines by tapping into the outsourcing capabilities of PP Control & Automation. The
- [New AI Platform Slashes Competitor Intelligence Costs for UK Businesses](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/26/new-ai-platform-slashes-competitor-intelligence-costs-for-uk-businesses/) - As UK businesses enter critical H2 planning cycles, a groundbreaking AI research platform launches today to deliver enterprise-grade competitive intelligence at a fraction of traditional costs. Clientintel.ai transforms how businesses, agencies, investors and analysts monitor competitor activities, turning weeks of research into minutes of validated insight. Clientintel.ai removes the fluff and delivers actionable intelligence that
- [Hazardous Locations in Modern Factory Automation: Why Proportionate Specification Matters](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/26/hazardous-locations-in-modern-factory-automation-why-proportionate-specification-matters/) - It wasn’t too long ago that hazardous zones and production zones were reasonably well separated. The areas where explosive gases, vapors, or combustible dusts were present tended to stay in their own very specific environments, and the equipment operating in those areas was specified accordingly. Today, however, that distinction is less clear. As automation
- [Manufacturer Ideal Heating honoured with King’s Award as it leads industry transformation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/26/manufacturer-ideal-heating-honoured-with-kings-award-as-it-leads-industry-transformation/) - Leading UK manufacturer Ideal Heating has received the UK’s most prestigious business honour in recognition of its pioneering approach to industry transformation. The company has been named a recipient of The King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, recognising Ideal’s comprehensive, end-to-end heat pump delivery package that is reshaping how the UK adopts low
- [Desoutter bridges manual and automated assembly with new EIDS Series](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/26/desoutter-bridges-manual-and-automated-assembly-with-new-eids-series/) - Low torque transducerised screwdrivers provide high-precision fastening with seamless integration into fixtured and automated systems ~ Industrial assembly solutions specialist Desoutter has launched its new EIDS Series of low torque transducerised screwdrivers, delivering enhanced precision, traceability and usability for manufacturers operating in high-value, low-torque applications. Engineered to evolve alongside the production environment, the series provides
- [Quartzelec delivers growth in revenue, profit and order book in 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/26/quartzelec-delivers-growth-in-revenue-profit-and-order-book-in-2025/) - Turnover up 6% to £93.8m, profit before tax up 12% to £10.2m, with a record order intake of £99.4m providing strong forward visibility Quartzelec, the independent electrical engineering services provider supporting industry, infrastructure and commercial markets across the UK and internationally, has reported another year of growth for the year ended 30 September 2025. Growth
- [Under the lid - new video tour takes viewers inside Hinkley Point C’s first reactor](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/21/under-the-lid-new-video-tour-takes-viewers-inside-hinkley-point-cs-first-reactor/) - Viewers of Hinkley Point C’s latest video update will get to see inside the first reactor at the nuclear power station in Somerset. The behind the scenes tour from Delivery Director Simon Parsons shows the fit out of Unit 1 accelerating and teams getting ready to install the identical second reactor in Unit 2. The
- [Cortec® Helps European Manufacturers Cut Carbon with Solar Power and Recycled Packaging](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/14/cortec-helps-european-manufacturers-cut-carbon-with-solar-power-and-recycled-packaging/) - As European companies work toward "net-zero" goals, many are realizing that their biggest carbon footprint comes from their supply chain. EcoCortec®, a producer of green corrosion protection packaging and Cortec’s European subsidiary, is offering a way to solve this with a closed-loop recycling system. This keeps plastic out of landfills and enables a full circular
- [On the right track with hyperMILL](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/14/on-the-right-track-with-hypermill/) - Established in 1947, Howells Railway Products Ltd is one of the UK rail industry's leading manufacturers. The Manchester-based company has evolved over almost 80 years into a precision specialist, supplying over 1,000 product lines to major rail operators, OEMs, and infrastructure owners across six continents. Customers such as Network Rail, Alstom, Siemens, Thales, Bombardier, and
- [PTC launches Windchill AI Assistant to help manufacturers navigate data complexity and boost productivity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/14/ptc-launches-windchill-ai-assistant-to-help-manufacturers-navigate-data-complexity-and-boost-productivity/) - London-based PTC has announced the release of Windchill AI Assistant, a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability built in its Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. This new capability introduces generative AI into Windchill via a natural language chat interface, making it easier for users to find, understand, and work with critical product information already stored
- [Optimised Assembly for M12 Connectors: binder Introduces Knurled and Hexagonal Coupling Rings](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/14/optimised-assembly-for-m12-connectors-binder-introduces-knurled-and-hexagonal-coupling-rings/) - M12 connectors are a key component in modern automation solutions – wherever signals, data and power need to be transmitted reliably. At the same time, requirements for safe, consistent and high-quality field assembly are continuously increasing. binder addresses these demands with a smart design enhancement: the coupling rings of moulded, shielded M12 connectors will now
- [JC-Electronics launches ‘Golden Ticket’ and Buyback scheme at  Smart Manufacturing Week to mark 20 years](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/14/jc-electronics-launches-golden-ticket-and-buyback-scheme-at-smart-manufacturing-week-to-mark-20-years/) - At this year’s Drives and Controls Exhibition, part of Smart Manufacturing Week (NEC, Birmingham, 3-4 June 2026), JC-Electronics is offering attendees the chance to win £500 off their next repair of used or obsolete industrial electronics, as it launches its new Buyback scheme. The company, which is headquartered in Leek, the Netherlands and expanded into
- [New fully funded solar scheme helping over 100 SMEs cut energy bills by over £20,000 a year](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/14/new-fully-funded-solar-scheme-helping-over-100-smes-cut-energy-bills-by-over-20000-a-year/) - A new rooftop solar scheme backed by Paragon Bank is eliminating upfront costs for SMEs and is forecast to deliver average savings of £552,380 per customer over 25 years*. Businesses signed up to the initiative to date will also collectively avoid more than 45,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over the panels’ lifetime - equivalent to
- [Programmable Logic Redefined for Simpler, Smarter, Fully Integrated Designs](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/05/programmable-logic-redefined-for-simpler-smarter-fully-integrated-designs/) - Engineers designing timing‑critical systems for motor control, industrial automation and automotive safety applications often face challenges with latency and unpredictable software execution. To help address these challenges without adding the cost and complexity of multichip designs, Microchip Technology is expanding its Configurable Logic Block (CLB)–based microcontroller (MCU) portfolio. The PIC16F13276 and PIC18-Q35 families combine Complex
- [Joloda Hydraroll Welcomes Engineering & Manufacturing Students for Factory Tour](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/05/joloda-hydraroll-welcomes-engineering-manufacturing-students-for-factory-tour/) - Joloda Hydraroll recently hosted second-year students from Hugh Baird College’s ‘Foundation Degree in Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing’ for a tour of its Liverpool manufacturing facility. The visit provided students with a practical insight into the manufacturing sector, and demonstrated how the engineering skills and knowledge they are developing can be applied in real-world industry settings. Students
- [Hybrid connector for energy storage](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/05/hybrid-connector-for-energy-storage/) - Designed for customer-specific assembly, the hybrid connector for electrical energy storage systems from Phoenix Contact provides a reliable and safe connection for power, signal, and data contacts. The new all-in-one solution offers cost-optimized and time-efficient installation that is specifically tailored to the customer’s needs. The HSC hybrid connector is the ideal solution for powerful energy connections. With
- [Aurrigo announces major expansion with new advanced manufacturing and engineering hub](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/05/aurrigo-announces-major-expansion-with-new-advanced-manufacturing-and-engineering-hub/) - A leading international provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms has announced the opening of its new UK Hub facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and manufacturing capability. Aurrigo International plc, which raised £14.1m to support its global expansion at the end of last year, will shortly start
- [Volklec secures backing for next phase of UK battery industrialisation and scale-up](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/05/volklec-secures-backing-for-next-phase-of-uk-battery-industrialisation-and-scale-up/) - UK battery cell manufacturer Volklec has secured new government backing to accelerate the company’s transition from near-term power cell production to sovereign, mass-scale manufacturing. The combined public and private investment will support the rapid expansion of Volklec’s UK operations, scaling from an initial 1GWh capacity to a 10GWh gigafactory. Delivered by the Advanced Propulsion Centre
- [Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/05/metal-service-centre-named-king-of-the-metal-carpet-at-the-cbm-awards/) - One of the UK’s leading metal services centres was named as the shining star of the metal industry ‘Oscars’. William King, which specialises in high-tensile steel, aluminium, light gauge processing, electrical steels and niche metal coatings, beat off competition from more than 50 businesses to win the ‘Company of the Year’ at the Confederation of
- [Indeed data reveals the British counties where manufacturing workers earn the most](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/05/05/indeed-data-reveals-the-british-counties-where-manufacturing-workers-earn-the-most/) - New research from Rencol Components has revealed the British counties offering the highest average manufacturing salaries, highlighting where skilled workers may want to consider calling home when planning their next career move. The findings come as Britain’s manufacturing sector continues to face pressure from labour shortages. Research from Barclays has shown that the shortage of
- [Microchip Increases Manufacturing Capacity of its Hydrogen Masers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/28/microchip-increases-manufacturing-capacity-of-its-hydrogen-masers/) - A hydrogen maser is an atomic clock that uses properties of hydrogen atoms to emit precise microwave frequencies for highly stable and precise timekeeping. Hydrogen masers are deployed globally and actively contribute to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for the time of day, synchronizing critical applications such as power grids, cell phone networks
- [Nimbus Launches Winterthur Technology Group, Ushering in a New Era for Precision Grinding](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/28/nimbus-launches-winterthur-technology-group-ushering-in-a-new-era-for-precision-grinding/) - Nimbus has completed its acquisition of 3M’s Precision Grinding & Finishing (PG&F) business, which now operates as Winterthur Technology Group (formerly part of 3M). The company begins a new, independent phase, focused on innovation, high-performance solutions, and a customer-first approach across industries worldwide. Renowned for its precision grinding technologies and tailored solutions, Winterthur Technology Group
- [Alva Industries Expands SlimTorq™ Portfolio with New STM-190-35 Motor Size](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/28/alva-industries-expands-slimtorq-portfolio-with-new-stm-190-35-motor-size/) - Alva Industries (Alva), a manufacturer of frameless motors and the creator of FiberPrinting™ technology, has announced the launch of SlimTorq™ STM-190-35, a new larger size in its SlimTorq™ frameless, slotless motor portfolio. The STM-190-35 expands the STM range with increased torque capability and precision, enabling demanding direct-drive applications where performance, compactness, and design flexibility are
- [West Midlands manufacturing SMEs positioned for global growth after ‘Breaking into Defence’ event](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/28/west-midlands-manufacturing-smes-positioned-for-global-growth-after-breaking-into-defence-event/) - More than 60 ambitious manufacturers from the West Midlands gathered recently for a special event designed to accelerate SME participation in international defence markets and to strengthen the UK’s sovereign defence capability. “Breaking into Defence: Enter Overseas Markets with the Ministry of Defence”, which was delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice, directly addressed key priorities championed
- [Supply chains under pressure: a new operating reality for manufacturers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/21/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
- [Your future in the Nuclear Industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/21/your-future-in-the-nuclear-industry-3/) - 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
- [The biggest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering: Smart Manufacturing Week 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/21/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
- [The Walter TD610 Supreme redefines the thread mill standard](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/20/the-walter-td610-supreme-redefines-the-thread-mill-standard/) - With the TD610 Supreme, Walter presents a family of thread milling cutters that set new standards in terms of performance and process reliability. The successor to the proven TC610 Supreme not only significantly exceeds its performance and machining times in tests, but also those of the best competitors on the market to date. One of
- [Environmental Conditions That Impact Industrial Lighting Reliability](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/20/environmental-conditions-that-impact-industrial-lighting-reliability/) - By Dialight and Agilix Solutions Industrial environments push equipment to its limits. High temperatures, airborne contaminants, vibration, and corrosive exposure are common realities inside many facilities. While these conditions are typically considered when specifying heavy machinery or process equipment, lighting is often overlooked. Yet lighting systems operate continuously within these same demanding environments. When fixtures
- [Laser cleaning arrives in UK after WEP investment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/20/laser-cleaning-arrives-in-uk-after-wep-investment/) - Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP) has become the first metal finisher in the UK to invest in groundbreaking new laser technology for cleaning and pre-treatment of parts. WEP, part of the Anochrome Group, has taken delivery of a SLCR Lasertechnik LAMA™ machine, which effectively cleans nuts, bolts and parts in bulk prior to coating without the
- [Anritsu Expand General Purpose Instruments Portfolio via TTi Sales Agreement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/20/anritsu-expand-general-purpose-instruments-portfolio-via-tti-sales-agreement/) - ANRITSU CORPORATION has signed a sales agreement with Thurlby Thandar Instruments Limited (TTi), a UK based test and measurement instrument manufacturer. Under this agreement, Anritsu has started selling TTi general purpose test instruments in European markets as of 1 April 2026, expanding its portfolio beyond communications test and measurement into core laboratory and production instrumentation.
- [IFS Breaks with Industry Convention Pricing to Unlock Enterprise-Wide AI Adoption](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/20/ifs-breaks-with-industry-convention-pricing-to-unlock-enterprise-wide-ai-adoption/) - IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced a new pricing model that fundamentally changes how enterprise AI is bought and deployed. With this announcement, organisations will now have the freedom to deploy Industrial AI wherever it creates value, without constraint, and without the fear of escalating costs. IFS is disrupting enterprise software
- [Epson launches CX-A series of high-end 6-axis robots](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/20/epson-launches-cx-a-series-of-high-end-6-axis-robots/) - Epson announces the launch of its new CX-A series, a high-performance range of 6-axis industrial robots designed to deliver higher precision, faster cycle times and increased reliability across a wide range of manufacturing and logistics applications. Building on Epson’s long-standing leadership in SCARA robotics, the CX-A series marks a significant expansion of Epson’s industrial robot portfolio, enabling system integrators
- [Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 is shaping up to be the best yet](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/20/smart-manufacturing-week-2026-is-shaping-up-to-be-the-best-yet/) - Clear your calendars, mark yourself as busy and schedule in Smart Manufacturing Week 2026. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 3-4 June, this is the place where changemakers can find insights, solutions and connections for their manufacturing and engineering projects. This year the show is welcoming over 136 new exhibitors (alongside another 250+
- [The World's First Transparent Force & Touch Foil Enabling Truly Seamless and Transparent Human Machine Interfaces](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/04/01/the-worlds-first-transparent-force-touch-foil-enabling-truly-seamless-and-transparent-human-machine-interfaces/) - Nanomade, a pioneer in ultra-sensitive quantum-based deformation sensing technology, announces a breakthrough new product developed with PolyIC, a leading provider of printed electronics solutions, to introduce the world’s first fully transparent film combining both capacitive touch and ultra-sensitive force sensing. This innovation marks a major milestone in Human-Machine Interface (HMI) technology, enabling transparent, flexible, and illuminated control
- [British Steel increases production after signing £70M export deal for Nigeria](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/24/british-steel-increases-production-after-signing-70m-export-deal-for-nigeria/) - British Steel is increasing production after securing one of its largest ever export orders – a £70-million contract for port redevelopments in Nigeria. The agreement, with Hitech Construction Africa Ltd, will see British Steel supply 120,000 tonnes of steel to help modernise the Tin Can Island and Lagos Apapa port complexes It is one of
- [Beontag to Spotlight Labeling Materials and Smart Tag Innovations at LabelExpo Europe 2025 ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/26/beontag-to-spotlight-labeling-materials-and-smart-tag-innovations-at-labelexpo-europe-2025/) - Beontag returns to the world’s leading label and package printing event, with expanded labelling materials and RFID solutions that are reliable and consistent for a vast array of needs Global business enabler Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labeling materials and smart tags such as RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth, is set to exhibit its expansive portfolio at
- [Why adjustable-period seismometers still matter in deep mining](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/24/why-adjustable-period-seismometers-still-matter-in-deep-mining/) - Three kilometres underground, conditions are unforgiving. Rock temperatures climb beyond 40°C, geological stresses approach critical limits, blasting cycles introduce violent vibration and electromagnetic interference hums through every cable run. In these environments, seismic monitoring is not simply instrumentation, it is an operational safeguard. Early detection of micro seismic activity can provide crucial warning of stress
- [The new RSL 200 from Leuze - the smallest safety laser scanner on the market](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/26/the-new-rsl-200-from-leuze-the-smallest-safety-laser-scanner-on-the-market/) - The RSL 200 from Leuze is the smallest safety laser scanner on the market. It safeguards machines, automated guided vehicles and robots. Thanks to its minimal dimensions, it is very easy to integrate even where space is limited. Minimum size, maximum safety In industrial automation, efficiency and safety must go hand in hand: People, machines
- [Yokogawa optical spectrum analyser proves essential to the characterisation of advanced lasers for quantum computing applications at Vexlum](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/26/yokogawa-optical-spectrum-analyser-proves-essential-to-the-characterisation-of-advanced-lasers-for-quantum-computing-applications-at-vexlum/) - The promise of quantum computing could extend the potential of digital technology far beyond the capabilities of today’s conventional computers. However, ensuring that quantum computing fulfil its potential requires the deployment of special lasers able to keep emissions at an accurate wavelength in the visible or near-infrared (NIR) spectrums. With such lasers becoming increasingly complex
- [Major Zero-Finding Nadcap Accreditation Achievement for UK metrology experts](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/26/major-zero-finding-nadcap-accreditation-achievement-for-uk-metrology-experts/) - In a significant milestone for UK-based metrology specialist AddQual, the Derby-based firm has successfully completed its most recent Nadcap audit for 3D Structured Light (3DSL) measurement with zero major and zero minor findings. This rare accomplishment positions AddQual among an elite group of organisations globally that operate at the highest levels of compliance, precision, and
- [Lancashire firm celebrates 98 percent employee satisfaction](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/26/lancashire-firm-celebrates-98-percent-employee-satisfaction/) - Lancashire-based technology firm, Envirovue, is celebrating achieving 98 percent employee satisfaction. The business, which supports manufacturers and utility companies manage waste in smarter ways - cutting costs, saving time and minimising environmental impact, is currently recruiting for a range of roles across account management, compliance and software engineering. After welcoming 12 new members of staff over
- [From Madrid to Barbados: How WoHo Transformed its Modular Construction Logistics with Joloda Hydraroll](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/26/from-madrid-to-barbados-how-woho-transformed-its-modular-construction-logistics-with-joloda-hydraroll/) - Joloda Hydraroll has implemented a Hydraulic Skate and Track Loading System to address the challenges of container loading and unloading for WoHo’s prefabricated construction components. WoHo, short for World Home, is a modular construction innovator and manufacturer headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company provides ecological, affordable living and working spaces by prefabricating components in its factory in
- [Budget falls short on manufacturing growth, industry leaders warn](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/26/budget-falls-short-on-manufacturing-growth-industry-leaders-warn/) - Leading figures from Britain's manufacturing sector have delivered a damning verdict on the Chancellor's Budget, warning it fails to address the fundamental challenges facing the industry. Despite limited measures on energy costs and skills development, manufacturing bosses say increased taxation, continued bureaucracy and insufficient support for innovation are all major concerns which will undermine business
- [Defendr brings new depth of data and responsiveness to condition monitoring](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/15/defendr-brings-new-depth-of-data-and-responsiveness-to-condition-monitoring/) - Coventry-based NDE Clarke Pitchline has announced a new turnkey condition monitoring offering for rotating plant equipment based on unique application of innovative technologies coupled with deep experience in failure mode analysis and machine understanding. NDE’s Defendr suite provides real-time, remote monitoring of asset health with data visible to both NDE’s dedicated, responsive engineering services team
- [Automated projected signage helps transform workplace safety, say Projected Image](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/25/automated-projected-signage-helps-transform-workplace-safety-say-projected-image/) - A growing number of businesses are exploring automated projected safety signage as a more effective way to highlight hazards, reduce accidents and improve workplace safety. That’s according to Projected Image, leading UK suppliers of LED gobo projectors and experts in providing projected safety signage for businesses in sectors ranging from warehousing and logistics to automotive
- [Anniversary robot paints vehicle bodies in Hungary](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/26/anniversary-robot-paints-vehicle-bodies-in-hungary/) - Dürr’s 19,000th robot to be delivered to BYD's first European plant. Dürr's 19,000th painting robot will be delivered to BYD's first European plant in Szeged, Hungary. Equipped with the high-speed EcoBell3 rotary atomiser, this robot will provide BYD with exceptional paint quality while supporting sustainable production. BYD Auto Company Limited, a leading Chinese new energy
- [Gas consumption down 40 percent thanks to intelligent control](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/26/gas-consumption-down-40-percent-thanks-to-intelligent-control/) - Whether argon, helium, or mixed gases, shielding gas is essential for a stable arc and perfect welding results. Too little gas does not provide sufficient protection, allowing ambient air to penetrate to the welding point. The consequences are oxidation and porosity of the weld seams, increased spatter, and an unstable arc. Too much shielding gas
- [Inyanga Marine Energy Group announces further contracts for pioneering Wales tidal energy project](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/19/inyanga-marine-energy-group-announces-further-contracts-for-pioneering-wales-tidal-energy-project/) - Inyanga Marine Energy Group has announced the winners of contracts to build its HydroWing tidal energy array. The 20 MW HydroWing tidal energy array will be deployed at Morlais off Anglesey in Wales, one of the largest consented tidal energy projects in Europe. The demonstration pilot will deploy in the first quarter of 2026. Hutchinson
- [Mitsubishi Electric and EVHACS Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver World’s First Integrated Heat Pump and EV Charging Solution](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/19/mitsubishi-electric-and-evhacs-announce-strategic-partnership-to-deliver-worlds-first-integrated-heat-pump-and-ev-charging-solution/) - One unit, two essential functions: a breakthrough in energy efficiency for homes and businesses Mitsubishi Electric, a global leader in sustainable HVAC and heat pump solutions, has partnered with Irish tech company EVHACS to launch a revolutionary product for the residential and commercial market: the world’s first integrated heat pump and electric vehicle (EV) charger.
- [ByteSnap Design unveils EN 18031-1 security compliance tool](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/24/bytesnap-design-unveils-en-18031-1-security-compliance-tool/) - New EN 18031-1 assessment bridges RED compliance and upcoming CRA deadlines ByteSnap Design, an electronic product design and software consultancy, has unveiled an assessment tool to streamline compliance with EN 18031-1 under the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and support readiness for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). While EN 18031-1 has been mandatory since August
- [Alloy Wire International to toast its 80th birthday at Wire 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/24/alloy-wire-international-to-toast-its-80th-birthday-at-wire-2026/) - One of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision drawn, flat and profile wire is set to celebrate 80 years in the sector when it returns to Wire 2026 next month. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which supplies customers across more than 50 countries, is looking to showcase its unrivalled 3-week delivery lead times and increased capacity
- [Protective covers for CCS charging inlets – optimum protection with smart features](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/24/protective-covers-for-ccs-charging-inlets-optimum-protection-with-smart-features/) - With maximum protection and simple operation, they set new standards for the everyday usability of electric utility vehicles: the new protective covers for Charx connect universal CCS charging inlets from Phoenix Contact. With maximum protection and simple operation, they set new standards for the everyday usability of electric utility vehicles: the new protective covers for Charx
- [Next-generation battery materials developer in Sheffield secures £2 million pre-seed investment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/24/next-generation-battery-materials-developer-in-sheffield-secures-2-million-pre-seed-investment/) - Swapping graphite for silicon to unlock scalable, sustainable and supply chain-secure EV batteries with dramatically improved performance AmpliSi, a University of Sheffield spin-out developing silicon anodes for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, has secured a £2 million pre-seed investment led by Northern Gritstone and Clean Growth Fund. AmpliSi was co-founded and spun out of the University of Sheffield
- [British manufacturers urged to “act decisively” to secure export gains in India as US trade talks stall](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/24/british-manufacturers-urged-to-act-decisively-to-secure-export-gains-in-india-as-us-trade-talks-stall/) - Dulas encourages UK exporters to forge connections now to avoid mounting competition With India exploring a raft of international trade agreements, including securing a pact with the European Union in January 2026, a British engineering firm is encouraging UK exporters to act now to benefit from the impending UK-India trade deal. With mounting competition from
- [Heritage craft manufacturers forge digital future with Made Smarter support](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/18/heritage-craft-manufacturers-forge-digital-future-with-made-smarter-support/) - Blacksmiths, ceramic and glass makers embrace technology to protect traditional skills and grow Heritage craft manufacturers are embracing digital technology to protect traditional skills and scale their businesses, with support from Made Smarter North West. From blacksmiths and architectural ceramics specialists to luxury clothing makers and glass studios, businesses rooted in craft are adopting tools
- [OMRON 1500V relays for pre-charge save space and cut BOM in energy storage systems and EV fast-chargers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/18/omron-1500v-relays-for-pre-charge-save-space-and-cut-bom-in-energy-storage-systems-and-ev-fast-chargers/) - OMRON Electronic Components Europe is extending its contactor-replacement relay portfolio with the G9KJ to save weight and cost in high-voltage energy storage systems and electric-vehicle fast chargers. With 25A make current and 5A carry (0A break) current, the compact PCB-mount relays have ratings optimized for pre-charging circuits at DC-link voltage up to 1500V. As pre-charge
- [SolderKing Expands Solder Paste Range with  SAC0307 Low-Silver Alloy Option](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/18/solderking-expands-solder-paste-range-with-sac0307-low-silver-alloy-option/) - SolderKing Assembly Materials has launched SAC0307, a new low-silver addition to its SK P2-5 solder paste range. The new product enables manufacturers to review alloy selection while retaining the same flux chemistry and established process settings. This provides a practical option for high-mix production environments where material choices are assessed across different assemblies. Chris Ward,
- [DEScycle and Mitsubishi Corporation form a strategic partnership to advance e-waste metal recycling in Japan](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/18/descycle-and-mitsubishi-corporation-form-a-strategic-partnership-to-advance-e-waste-metal-recycling-in-japan/) - DEScycle, a developer of next-generation metals processing infrastructure, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”), a global integrated business enterprise. The agreement represents the next phase of engagement between the two companies following MC’s investment in DEScycle last year. Under the agreement, DEScycle and MC have selected each other as preferred partners
- [Maintenance Dortmund 2026 highlights shift from predictive insights to automated execution in industrial service](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/18/maintenance-dortmund-2026-highlights-shift-from-predictive-insights-to-automated-execution-in-industrial-service/) - Industrial maintenance teams are moving beyond isolated predictive tools and focusing on how detection connects directly to structured execution. Discussions at maintenance Dortmund 2026 showed a clear shift: value is no longer measured by dashboards alone, but by how consistently alerts trigger qualified, scheduled, and fully prepared service interventions. The event, held on 25-26 February
- [Aurrigo International signs landmark £6.28m contract with Ultra Global to build 25 autonomous vehicles](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/18/aurrigo-international-signs-landmark-6-28m-contract-with-ultra-global-to-build-25-autonomous-vehicles/) - Aurrigo International plc has signed the largest vehicle manufacturing order in its history to manufacture an initial 25-strong fleet of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) for a leading rapid transit system specialist. The £6.28m deal with Ultra Global Limited will see the provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotic platforms modernise existing vehicle
- [Enclosure assembly: why external support can save time and costs](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/13/enclosure-assembly-why-external-support-can-save-time-and-costs/) - For OEMs and integrators who rely on industrial enclosures to protect their devices and control systems, assembly is another task to add to the project timeline. Fitting items ranging from DIN rails and terminals through to keypads and labelling, assembly can also be a resource-intensive activity. Instead, outsourcing enclosure assembly can streamline operations, especially when
- [Strategic aircraft component with all the trimmings](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/13/strategic-aircraft-component-with-all-the-trimmings/) - As part of a joint project, MAPAL and machine manufacturer bavius designed and manufactured a demonstration part for the aerospace industry. The aluminium component, measuring approximately three by one metres, is based on a real rear spar from aircraft manufacturing enhanced with a variety of complex features. Besides its complexity, the component is also impressive
- [LTi Metaltech Secures Multi-Million-Pound Long-Term Supply Agreement with Siemens Healthineers MR Magnet Technology](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/13/lti-metaltech-secures-multi-million-pound-long-term-supply-agreement-with-siemens-healthineers-mr-magnet-technology/) - LTi Metaltech Ltd has secured a new multi-million-pound long-term supply agreement with Siemens Healthineers MR Magnet Technology, strengthening a relationship that spans more than 20 years and reinforcing LTi’s position as a trusted UK manufacturer of high-integrity, safety-critical components. The agreement builds on LTi Metaltech’s established track record of delivering precision-engineered components where quality, repeatability and
- [It's less than 3 weeks to go until IFEM26! ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/11/its-less-than-3-weeks-to-go-until-ifem26/) - Bringing together the largest selection of food and drink manufacturing suppliers all under one roof, prepare to experience innovations from 150+ food and drink manufacturing suppliers that will transform your products and set you apart from your competitors. Secure your free trade pass today and join us at IFE Manufacturing 2026 to dive into new
- [Event – Drive Technology Insight 2026: Advancing Precision Motion Engineering](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/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.
- [Rise to new dimensions with KNAPP](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/rise-to-new-dimensions-with-knapp/) - KNAPP is inviting IntraLogisteX visitors to rise to new dimensions of innovation, efficiency and sustainability in production and warehouse environments. The company will present its broad portfolio of automation and software solutions, many of which harness the power of robotics and AI to drive performance. Taking pride of place on stand 410 will be a display
- [One Range. Hundreds of Applications. Intrinsic Safety Without Compromise.](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/one-range-hundreds-of-applications-intrinsic-safety-without-compromise/) - When hazardous environments demand absolute confidence, ESI Technology’s ATEX and IECEx certified pressure transducers and pressure transmitters deliver proven performance without limiting application choice. Across industries where explosive atmospheres, extreme pressures and harsh conditions are the norm, ESI provides intrinsically safe versions of pressure measurement solutions tailored to hundreds of real-world applications. The range covers
- [Your future in the Nuclear Industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/your-future-in-the-nuclear-industry-2/) - 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
- [International Women’s Day: Three Women in UK Manufacturing Share Their Story](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/international-womens-day-three-women-in-uk-manufacturing-share-their-story/) - On 8 March 2026, we celebrated International Women’s Day – shining a spotlight on the impact women have on our society and discovering how our sectors can do better in terms of championing women at work. Nowhere are these lessons more important than in the manufacturing industry, which proves to be challenging for women to
- [Greyhound Box Adopts 3D Printing to Improve Operations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/greyhound-box-adopts-3d-printing-to-improve-operations/) - Greyhound Box, a Leeds-based manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging, has integrated 3D printing technology to enhance its production processes and reduce costs. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to recyclable, FSC-certified materials, the company continues to drive efficiency and sustainability across the packaging industry. Greyhound Box has implemented 3D printing technology into its production
- [Aurrigo granted licence to provide ground handling services at East Midlands Airport](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/aurrigo-granted-licence-to-provide-ground-handling-services-at-east-midlands-airport/) - Aurrigo International plc, a leading international provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms, has been awarded a licence for the provision of Ground Handling Services at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The Coventry headquartered company has obtained this licence specifically to support its partners in the roll-out and implementation of its autonomous aviation
- [Fast Code Reader for Simple and Reliable Sample Identification](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/fast-code-reader-for-simple-and-reliable-sample-identification/) - Meet the Micronic Rack Reader DR515, a compact, simple and high-performance 2D code scanning solution designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy in modern laboratory environments. The Rack Reader DR515 is engineered to read full racks of 2D Data-Matrix coded sample tubes in seconds, supporting laboratories that require fast, reliable, and error-free sample identification. With its small
- [Babcock’s Festival of Engineering Fires Up Bristol’s Young Innovators ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/babcocks-festival-of-engineering-fires-up-bristols-young-innovators/) - More than 400 schoolchildren and teachers from across Bristol and the South West unleashed their inner engineer this week when they got stuck into robotics and virtual reality welding as part of a two day STEM-athon run by Babcock International Group (Babcock). Coinciding with World Engineering Day (4th March), the Bristol event is part of
- [Leading injection-moulding manufacturer increases capacity with £500k investment in modernisation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/leading-injection-moulding-manufacturer-increases-capacity-with-500k-investment-in-modernisation/) - Leading injection-moulding manufacturer, Heyside Group, is set to increase its production capacity after investing £500k in a major shift from traditional manual processes to a fully modernised, automated factory. Heyside Group, a family-run firm which produces high-volume PVC injection-moulded products for the traffic management, utilities and infrastructure sectors from its Oldham manufacturing site, has secured
- [Menlo Micro MM5627: First Fully Integrated, Highly Configurable 80 Gbps Differential DP3T Switch for Advanced AI Device Validation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/09/menlo-micro-mm5627-first-fully-integrated-highly-configurable-80-gbps-differential-dp3t-switch-for-advanced-ai-device-validation/) - Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro), a leader in high-performance switches, has announced the MM5627, the first switch in its category to combine 80 Gbps performance with high configurability, integrated DP3T logic, and fully integrated on-chip components. Designed for high-speed test and validation of AI GPUs, CPUs, and advanced semiconductor ICs, the MM5627 enables customers to route,
- [Jobs secured as Clarity Group fastens on to latest manufacturing acquisition](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/03/jobs-secured-as-clarity-group-fastens-on-to-latest-manufacturing-acquisition/) - More than 60 jobs in the Black Country and South West have been safeguarded after the purchase of a critical supplier to the nuclear and defence sector. Rapidly expanding Clarity Group has purchased NDB Engineering and sister company Cofast from the administrators in a deal that will provide security and fresh investment for robotics
- [Global infrastructure strengthens leadership team makes multiple key hires as it gears up to support delivery of c£500m of energy works](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/03/global-infrastructure-strengthens-leadership-team-makes-multiple-key-hires-as-it-gears-up-to-support-delivery-of-c500m-of-energy-works/) - Global Infrastructure, a trusted civil engineering and construction partner to the energy and utilities sectors and part of the Global group, has announced the appointment of 25 new staff – including three new Directors. The bolstering of its 200-strong team comes as the Highland-based contractor gears up to support tier 1 operators engaged with SSEN
- [Prism powering into U.S. to help shore up creaking infrastructure](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/03/prism-powering-into-u-s-to-help-shore-up-creaking-infrastructure/) - A leading UK-based specialist in smart electrical switchgear and critical power systems is expanding into the United States to fill the engineering equipment, skills and services gaps created by an unprecedented boom in data centre construction. Prism Power Group, with its HQ in Watford, is looking to purchase a U.S business that already has UL
- [Report reveals a lack of awareness and poor career advice is impacting apprenticeship uptake](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/03/report-reveals-a-lack-of-awareness-and-poor-career-advice-is-impacting-apprenticeship-uptake-2/) - More needs to be done to raise awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships it was revealed today, after a new survey of young people revealed a worrying drop in the number thinking about vocational learning. The In-Comm Training Annual Barometer, which surveyed over 350 16 to 21-year-olds, saw a 9% drop in the number of
- [New research from Xelix reveals how much manufacturing and packaging sector are losing due to 'financial leakage'](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/03/new-research-from-xelix-reveals-how-much-manufacturing-and-packaging-sector-are-losing-due-to-financial-leakage/) - Big businesses in the UK and US are losing as much as $53 billion (£39 billion) each year to "financial leakage”. This represents a massive opportunity to reclaim lost profits. This is the key finding from Xelix - a leading agentic AI software for Finance teams - new report ‘Financial leakage: The $53bn opportunity for Accounts Payable teams’. These losses stem from duplicate invoices, invoicing errors, missed
- [Stargate Hydrogen signs the first partnership in the UK with Seacht Group.](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/03/stargate-hydrogen-signs-the-first-partnership-in-the-uk-with-seacht-group/) - Stargate Hydrogen today announced a partnership with Seacht Group, marking its first partnership in the United Kingdom. The agreement is a key step in Stargate Hydrogen’s expansion into the UK and signals the start of its business development efforts in the region. The collaboration brings together Stargate Hydrogen, a European developer of ceramic-based electrolysis technology,
- [Innodisk Launches CXL Add-In Card for Scalable Edge AI Memory Expansion](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/04/innodisk-launches-cxl-add-in-card-for-scalable-edge-ai-memory-expansion/) - The new CXL 2.0 Type 3 expansion card delivers flexible DDR5 memory scaling via PCIe Gen 5, addressing latency and space constraints in edge and micro data center environments. Innodisk, a leading provider of industrial-grade memory solutions, announced the CXL Add-in Card (AIC), a major addition to its CXL product portfolio. Innodisk developed this CXL-based
- [BMW Group to deploy humanoid robots in production in Germany for the first time](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/05/bmw-group-to-deploy-humanoid-robots-in-production-in-germany-for-the-first-time/) - The BMW Group is consistently advancing the digitalisation and use of artificial intelligence in production. A key element in this effort is “Physical AI”, which combines digital artificial intelligence (AI) with real machines and robots. This enables intelligent systems such as humanoid robots to be integrated into real-world production processes. For the first time, the
- [New Parting System complete the Walter Groov?tec™ program](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/04/new-parting-system-complete-the-walter-groovtec-program/) - Walter is completing its Groov?tec™ GD grooving tool range with a new offering that makes it universally applicable for all applications in grooving/parting-off, groove turning, and copy turning. Reinforced G5041 and neutral G5042 Parting blades are new to the range and both variants are available with or without integrated precision cooling. The G5111 axial grooving
- [Chell Instruments wins Inspiring North Norfolk award for 'Excellence in Manufacturing’](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/04/chell-instruments-wins-inspiring-north-norfolk-award-for-excellence-in-manufacturing/) - North Walsham-based manufacturer, Chell Instruments, were proud to win the ‘Excellence in Manufacturing’ award for their innovations in producing gas measurement and control solutions. The Inspiring North Norfolk event brought business leaders together to recognise their achievements and contributions to the local area. “This award doesn’t just represent the success of the technology we manufacture
- [42 Technology joins British Engines Group to accelerate growth and expand innovation capabilities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/04/42-technology-joins-british-engines-group-to-accelerate-growth-and-expand-innovation-capabilities/) - 42 Technology, the Cambridge-based product development and manufacturing innovation consultancy, has been acquired by British Engines Group, an independent engineering group founded in 1922 and today with 1,600 people worldwide. 42 Technology (42T) is now one of nine businesses within the group. Under the new ownership, 42T will continue to operate as an independent consultancy,
- [Flexxbotics Updates Beckhoff ADS TwinCAT Connector Driver in Open-Source GitHub Project](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/04/flexxbotics-updates-beckhoff-ads-twincat-connector-driver-in-open-source-github-project/) - Flexxbotics, the autonomous manufacturing platform leader, has announced further enhancements to the Beckhoff ADS TwinCAT transformer connector driver within the Flexxbotics open-source project on GitHub. The updated ADS TwinCAT capabilities expand many-to-many interoperability and high-performance, bi-directional control from Beckhoff TwinCAT PLCs and IPC-based control systems to machines and production systems running non-Beckhoff controllers. The updated
- [Digital transformation doesn’t fail in the boardroom — it fails at the frontline](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/03/03/digital-transformation-doesnt-fail-in-the-boardroom-it-fails-at-the-frontline/) - The UK’s utility sector is full of an array of complicated challenges. Ageing infrastructure, rising demand, climate resilience and regulatory scrutiny are often in the spotlight. At the same time, the sector suffers skills shortages, and operational risk just continues to increase. To tackle these problems, though, billions of pounds are being committed towards strengthening
- [Manufacturing solutions for turbine housings](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/24/manufacturing-solutions-for-turbine-housings/) - In the aviation and energy sectors, turbine manufacturing companies rely on Starrag machines because they are among the most powerful and precise solutions the market has to offer. This applies not only to the manufacture of engine blades and blisks, but also to turbine housings. Decades of experience have gone into the wide range of
- [Why lead generation depends upon good content](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/24/why-lead-generation-depends-upon-good-content/) - Five key pointers to building a strong profile in the logistics & warehouse sector. By Nick Allen, Director at AMA PR The UK logistics sector is huge, generating £170 billion for the British economy. For any business supplying services or equipment to this market there are boundless opportunities, but reaching and influencing those buyers isn’t
- [New Power Module Enhances AI Data Center Power Density and Efficiency](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/24/new-power-module-enhances-ai-data-center-power-density-and-efficiency/) - The increasing AI and high-performance computing workloads demand power solutions that combine efficiency, reliability and scalability. Integrated power modules help streamline design, reduce energy use and deliver the stable performance required for advanced data centers. Microchip Technology announces the launch of the MCPF1525 Power Module, a highly integrated device with a 16V Vin buck converter
- [Terminal blocks with Push-X technology for wiring from 0.34 mm²](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/24/terminal-blocks-with-push-x-technology-for-wiring-from-0-34-mm²/) - The Push-X product range is growing: With the new XT 1,5 terminal blocks, Phoenix Contact is extending the series to include versions for conductor cross-sections from 0.34 to 2.5 mm². Previously, the Push-X terminal blocks were available with a nominal cross-section of 2.5 mm², which could be used to connect conductors from 0.5 to 4
- [UEC acquisition by PJD strengthens Ropsley Group industrial footprint](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/24/uec-acquisition-by-pjd-strengthens-ropsley-group-industrial-footprint/) - Staffordshire-based PJD Mechanical Engineering, part of engineering group and parent company, Ropsley Ltd, proudly announces the acquisition of the business and assets of Unit Engineers and Constructors Limited (UEC) from UnitBirwelco Limited. This strategic move takes the group’s turnover to beyond £50m, its direct employee headcount to more than 300, and will extend its offering into
- [Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 – what’s new with SMW?](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/25/smart-manufacturing-week-2026-whats-new-with-smw/) - Smart Manufacturing Week (SMW) will return to the NEC in Birmingham this summer (3-4 June) where it will once again host the largest annual celebration of manufacturing and engineering in the UK. SMW brings together a powerful lineup of events, including Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, Drives & Controls and Design + Engineering Expo; as well
- [IntraLogisteX 2026: The UK’s Largest and Leading Showcase of Intralogistics Innovation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/20/intralogistex-2026-the-uks-largest-and-leading-showcase-of-intralogistics-innovation/) - More than 11,000 logistics, warehousing and supply chain professionals are expected to attend IntraLogisteX 2026 when it returns to the NEC Birmingham on 18-19 March 2026. Now in its 11th year, the event has firmly established itself as the UK’s flagship exhibition for intralogistics, warehouse technology and end-to-end supply chain innovation. Organised by Logistics Manager
- [Industry leaders launch North East data centre hub to strengthen regional supply chain](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/industry-leaders-launch-north-east-data-centre-hub-to-strengthen-regional-supply-chain/) - A consortium of leading North East engineering and manufacturing powerhouses have joined forces to launch a new not-for-profit forum designed to help shape and propel the future of the data centre sector in the region. The North East Data Centre Hub has been founded by major global companies including RED Engineering Design, Cleveland Cable Company,
- [Ensuring your supply chain is CSR compliant has become a commercial necessity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/17/ensuring-your-supply-chain-is-csr-compliant-has-become-a-commercial-necessity/) - By Robert Bennett It is not so long ago that the most successful manufacturing suppliers were also the most competitive, efficient, and cost-effective. In the Darwinian world of commercial procurement, success bred success. It became a self-fulfilling prophecy that companies likely to win the most lucrative competitive tenders were those with a history of winning
- [Starrag Present Full Portfolio At MACH](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/16/starrag-present-full-portfolio-at-mach/) - At MACH, Starrag will showcase a range of new technologies not yet seen in the UK. With numerous exciting innovations introduced over the past 12 months, the Starrag stand at the UK’s premier event will be packed with cutting-edge developments. At the Birmingham NEC from 20th to 24th April, on Stand 320 in Hall 19,
- [Advanced Rework Technology Named IPC Electronics Training Provider of the Year](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/16/advanced-rework-technology-named-ipc-electronics-training-provider-of-the-year/) - Advanced Rework Technology (A.R.T.), a UK-based provider of IPC-certified electronics training and independent technical consultancy, has been named Electronics Training Provider of the Year as part of the 2026 Awards of Excellence programme. The award forms part of the Awards of Excellence programme delivered by E2 Media, which recognises organisations demonstrating sustained performance, technical credibility
- [Atlas Copco launches nitrogen generation range for laser cutting](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/16/atlas-copco-launches-nitrogen-generation-range-for-laser-cutting/) - Atlas Copco Compressors has launched its new LC N2 nitrogen generation system in the UK, offering metal fabrication operations a compact, high-pressure solution designed specifically for the demands of modern fibre laser cutting. Developed exclusively for laser cutting applications, the LC N2 13-50 provides a continuous, on-site supply of high-purity nitrogen at the pressure, flow
- [ifm electronic Launches Compact O2I2 Series Multicode Readers for High-Speed Industrial Identification](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/16/ifm-electronic-launches-compact-o2i2-series-multicode-readers-for-high-speed-industrial-identification/) - ifm has announced the launch of its new O2I2 series multicode readers, delivering a powerful combination of performance and cost-effectiveness for modern production environments. This new line of compact sensors addresses the growing need for reliable identification in confined spaces without sacrificing speed or accuracy. The O2I2 series is designed to handle demanding industrial tasks
- [From learners to leaders: apprenticeships powering the next generation of aerospace](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/16/from-learners-to-leaders-apprenticeships-powering-the-next-generation-of-aerospace/) - As the aerospace sector enters a period of sustained production ramp-up and accelerating technological change, one reality is becoming unavoidable: future capability will depend on the talent entering the industry today through apprenticeship routes. Across the UK aerospace supply chain, manufacturers are competing for skills which is why this week’s focus on National Apprenticeship Week
- [myRollon launches the Interchange Feature to identify compatible solutions within Rollon’s portfolio](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/12/myrollon-launches-the-interchange-feature-to-identify-compatible-solutions-within-rollons-portfolio/) - Rollon introduces the new Interchange Feature on its digital platform myRollon. The tool allows users to enter an existing product code and identify the most compatible alternative within Rollon’s product portfolio. February 2, 2026. Rollon announces the integration of the Interchange Feature on myRollon, its digital platform developed to support engineers and designers throughout
- [Microchip Launches Military-Qualified Plastic Transient Voltage Suppressors for Aerospace and Defense Applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/08/microchip-launches-military-qualified-plastic-transient-voltage-suppressors-for-aerospace-and-defense-applications/) - Microchip Technology today announces the release of its JANPTX family of non-hermetic plastic Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices that meet the MIL-PRF-19500 qualification, offering high-reliability protection for aerospace and defense applications. These TVS devices are the first in the industry to achieve MIL-PRF-19500 qualification in a plastic package, offering engineers a lightweight, cost-effective solution without
- [UK electroplating at breaking point as one in six firms disappear in a decade, BEP research reveals](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/08/uk-electroplating-at-breaking-point-as-one-in-six-firms-disappear-in-a-decade-bep-research-reveals/) - 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
- [Driving the Future of Manufacturing Inspection Through Automation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/09/driving-the-future-of-manufacturing-inspection-through-automation/) - Automation is no longer a “nice-to-have” in manufacturing, rather it has become an essential differentiator. For AddQual Ltd, the Derby-based specialist in metrology and quality assurance, automation goes beyond simply 'robots and machines'. It’s about rethinking how data, processes, and people interact to create faster, more transparent, and more reliable outcomes for customers in aerospace,
- [Battery pack manufacturer outlines new framework for OEM battery development](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/battery-pack-manufacturer-outlines-new-framework-for-oem-battery-development/) - A UK battery pack manufacturer has set out a clearer framework for how OEMs can approach battery development. The new approach, from Alexander Battery Technologies (ABT), defines four routes into battery design and manufacture, reflecting the different constraints OEMs face around cost, lead time and technical risk. Across sectors such as unmanned aerial
- [Lantek strengthens its international expansion with Canadian cutting systems manufacturer Machitech   ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/12/lantek-strengthens-its-international-expansion-with-canadian-cutting-systems-manufacturer-machitech/) - Lantek, a leading international company specialising in software solutions for the sheet metal industry, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Machitech, a Canadian manufacturer specialising in high-performance laser, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, to integrate Lantek software solutions into Machitech machines. The partnership represents a further step in Lantek’s international growth strategy and
- [Danfoss Power Solutions at CONEXPO 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/danfoss-power-solutions-at-conexpo-2026/) - Danfoss Power Solutions will exhibit a range of components and systems for construction machinery at CONEXPO 2026, March 3-7, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. At its booth — S80614 — Danfoss will showcase its latest products and key solutions in mobile and industrial hydraulics, eHydraulics, electrification, digitalization, autonomy, and software. The Danfoss booth will
- [Kelmore Reaches Finals for Made in Lancashire Award at the Red Rose Awards 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/kelmore-reaches-finals-for-made-in-lancashire-award-at-the-red-rose-awards-2026/) - Kelmore, a Lancashire-based manufacturer of preparation products for the tiling and flooring industries, has been shortlisted for the Made in Lancashire Award at the prestigious Red Rose Awards 2026. To reach the final stages of the competition, Kelmore successfully progressed through validation and two rounds of judging by expert panels. As a result, Kelmore has
- [Nexer appoints manufacturing industry lead to accelerate UK sector growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/nexer-appoints-manufacturing-industry-lead-to-accelerate-uk-sector-growth/) - Microsoft ERP, CRM and Power Platform digital transformation specialist, Nexer Enterprise Applications, has appointed Matt Birtwistle as manufacturing industry lead, strengthening the business’ consultancy within one of the UK’s most complex and highly regulated sectors. Matt joins Nexer from HSO, where he spent more than seven years advising on complex Microsoft-based ERP and digital transformation
- [Crown’s WJ 50 Series electric pallet trucks earn nomination for the 2026 IFOY Award](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/crowns-wj-50-series-electric-pallet-trucks-earn-nomination-for-the-2026-ifoy-award/) - Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has been named a finalist for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Awards 2026. Its WJ 50 Series is nominated in the “Warehouse Truck ‘Lowlifter’” category. The WJ 50 Series is Crown’s most compact lithium electric pallet truck, designed to
- [Leadership-level safety training standardised across world in engineering construction](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/leadership-level-safety-training-standardised-across-world-in-engineering-construction/) - ECITB Global has rolled out a new course to standardise leadership-level safety training for managers and team leaders operating within engineering construction projects worldwide. The Leading a Team Safely (LaTS) course replaces the Advanced and Supervisor courses within ECITB Global’s International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) scheme. This will sit alongside its Foundation level
- [Pioneer Pump in Hadleigh Suffolk, and Franklin Electric Group strengthen UK water market position with Geoquip acquisition](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/pioneer-pump-in-hadleigh-suffolk-and-franklin-electric-group-strengthen-uk-water-market-position-with-geoquip-acquisition/) - Pioneer Pump in Hadleigh, Suffolk, part of the Franklin Electric Group, has welcomed the acquisition of Geoquip Water Solutions and Hydrodif Products, completed on 17 December 2025, marking an important step in the Group’s continued growth strategy in the UK water and groundwater markets. The acquisition brings together Franklin Electric’s global scale, engineering capability and
- [How Industrial IoT Is Reshaping Manufacturing Operations in the Industry 4.0 Era](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/how-industrial-iot-is-reshaping-manufacturing-operations-in-the-industry-4-0-era/) - By Abhisheck Bugadi from Rejig Digital Manufacturing is at a critical inflection point. Global competition, rising operational costs, supply chain disruptions, and increasing expectations for quality and sustainability have exposed the limitations of traditional manufacturing models. While automation has long been a cornerstone of industrial productivity, isolated machines and siloed systems are no longer sufficient in
- [Impulse Embedded Introduces Neousys POC-915: Compact, Fanless System for Vision and Industrial Automation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/impulse-embedded-introduces-neousys-poc-915-compact-fanless-system-for-vision-and-industrial-automation/) - Impulse Embedded, supplier of industrial computing and networking platforms for demanding applications, has announced availability of the Neousys POC-915: an ultra-compact, fanless embedded computer designed for machine vision, industrial automation, and edge AI deployments. The POC-915 combines rugged mechanical design with modern processing and AI acceleration in a form factor that integrates cleanly into industrial
- [New at norelem: Toggle clamps with safety latch and versatile pull-action and quick-release clamps](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/new-at-norelem-toggle-clamps-with-safety-latch-and-versatile-pull-action-and-quick-release-clamps/) - norelem is expanding its range of clamping elements by adding toggle clamps with safety latch and additional versions of pull-action clamps and quick-release clamps for industrial applications. The goal behind this expansion is to offer the user an even wider selection for use cases that require quick and safe clamping with perfect repeatability - even
- [Leading manufacturer Bowers & Jones wins national award for strategy and growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/leading-manufacturer-bowers-jones-wins-national-award-for-strategy-and-growth/) - A Bilston-based manufacturer of roll tooling equipment for the metal forming industry has won further recognition by scooping a national award. Bowers & Jones secured its fourth business award in a year by being crowned Business Growth & Strategy winner at the Make UK National Manufacturing Awards, announced at a glittering Gala Dinner at London’s
- [PP C&A signals £100m global expansion with new acquisition push](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/pp-ca-signals-100m-global-expansion-with-new-acquisition-push/) - Global expansion is on the agenda for one of the UK’s leading manufacturing outsourcing specialists after it announced a major acquisition drive. PP Control & Automation, which works with over 20 of the world’s leading machinery builders, is heading towards a record £40m sales in 2026, with the longer-term aim of hitting £100m within
- [Building Resilience: How Women in Manufacturing Manage Mental Health](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/building-resilience-how-women-in-manufacturing-manage-mental-health/) - Negative mental health is on the rise across the country, with one in five adults now suffering from a common mental health condition – a 20% increase in just over a decade. Nowhere is this felt more prevalently than at work, with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) declaring a work-related stress crisis in January 2026,
- [ByteSnap Design releases interactive BOM Health Assessment tool to help manufacturers combat component obsolescence](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/bytesnap-design-releases-interactive-bom-health-assessment-tool-to-help-manufacturers-combat-component-obsolescence/) - Free online calculator allows technical directors to evaluate their vulnerability to component lifecycle disruptions and decide if outsourced BOM monitoring is needed ByteSnap Design, one of the UK’s leading embedded software and electronic design consultancies, has released a free interactive BOM Health Self-Assessment tool, helping engineering managers and technical directors understand their organisation’s exposure to
- [Real-world manufacturing solutions takes Rapid Fusion past £2m sales as it looks to accelerate Cerberus roll-out](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/real-world-manufacturing-solutions-takes-rapid-fusion-past-2m-sales-as-it-looks-to-accelerate-cerberus-roll-out/) - The ability to deliver engineered solutions for real world moulds and tooling is helping an Exeter-based technology specialist record another year of growth. Rapid Fusion, which is based in a £750,000 state-of-the-art demo facility on Sky Park, has seen demand for its large format additive manufacturing solutions increase again, with domestic and international sales
- [How the Manufacturing Sector Can Build Supply Chain Resilience in 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/how-the-manufacturing-sector-can-build-supply-chain-resilience-in-2026-2/) - Insight from Chris Burns, Global Marketing Communications Director at HTL Group Entering 2026, manufacturers are contending with disruption that comes from several directions at once, and that combination is what makes planning harder than it was a decade ago. Longer, more fragile logistics routes remain exposed to geopolitics, climate events are affecting transport corridors and
- [Students deliver AI, automation and digital tools to factory floors ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/students-deliver-ai-automation-and-digital-tools-to-factory-floors/) - 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
- [STIEBEL ELTRON celebrates 50 years of heat pumps with expanded portfolio](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/stiebel-eltron-celebrates-50-years-of-heat-pumps-with-expanded-portfolio/) - STIEBEL ELTRON UK has marked 50 years of heat pump manufacturing with the expansion of its current product range to cater to a growing demand for sustainable heating solutions. As part of the milestone anniversary, MCS approved renewable heating products which increase choice and accessibility for consumers will be added to STIEBEL ELTRON’s portfolio. The move
- [LANTEK INTRODUCES LATEST GENERATION V45 SHEET METAL SOFTWARE WITH ADVANCED AI TOOLS   ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/lantek-introduces-latest-generation-v45-sheet-metal-software-with-advanced-ai-tools/) - Lantek, a global leader in software solutions for the sheet metal industry, has released its latest V45 software, marking a transformative step toward smarter manufacturing. V45 brings a new generation of AI-based services designed to help sheet metal workshops achieve higher efficiency, tighter process control and better connectivity. A key part of this software
- [Tenney Environmental Ships Custom Top Load Vacuum Oven to the Defense Industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/tenney-environmental-ships-custom-top-load-vacuum-oven-to-the-defense-industry/) - Tenney Environmental, a division of Thermal Product Solutions, announced the shipment of a custom-designed top-loading Vacuum Oven to the defense industry. The oven will be used for vacuum processing applications to dry products under controlled temperature and pressure conditions. The vacuum oven provides a total workspace of 135 cubic feet, with interior dimensions of 180” W
- [Kendrion in the industrial truck market – Holding brakes for electric counterbalance forklifts](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/kendrion-in-the-industrial-truck-market-holding-brakes-for-electric-counterbalance-forklifts/) - The industrial truck industry is characterized by high safety and performance requirements. With increasing electrification, electric drive systems and their safety components are becoming more important. Compact spring-applied brakes from Kendrion contribute significantly to the operational safety of industrial trucks and impress with their stable braking torque over their service life, robust design for industrial
- [Brandauer and Bruderer UK mark 60 years of precision production with £700,000 investment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/brandauer-and-bruderer-uk-mark-60-years-of-precision-production-with-700000-investment/) - A precision relationship that has spanned more than 60 years is celebrating a new milestone after the latest turnkey project delivered major performance wins on a male grooming component supply contract. Brandauer, one of the world’s leading metal stamping and tooling specialists, worked with Bruderer UK to specify and install a new BSTA510-150B2 press
- [Flexxbotics Releases Updated MQTT Connector Driver on Open-Source GitHub Project to Accelerate Real-Time Industrial Interoperability](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/flexxbotics-releases-updated-mqtt-connector-driver-on-open-source-github-project-to-accelerate-real-time-industrial-interoperability/) - Flexxbotics, the autonomous manufacturing platform leader, today announced the release of an enhanced MQTT connector driver within the Flexxbotics open-source project on GitHub. The updated MQTT connector driver expands real-time industrial messaging capabilities to support scalable, event-driven data pipelines and normalized interoperability across heterogeneous factory environments. Released under the permissive Apache 2.0 license, the Flexxbotics
- [International Group launches aerospace and defence division to bolster critical supply chains](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/international-group-launches-aerospace-and-defence-division-to-bolster-critical-supply-chains/) - The International Group today announces the launch of International Aerospace & Defence Alloys (IADA) - a dedicated business focused on high-integrity alloys for aerospace and defence programmes. IADA separates the group’s defence and aerospace capabilities from its energy products division, giving primes, Tier 1s and specialist suppliers a distinct commercial front, approvals pathway and customer interface
- [Compact, robust, versatile: Miniature ball transfer units from Rodriguez](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/compact-robust-versatile-miniature-ball-transfer-units-from-rodriguez/) - With a diameter of 4.8 to 15.8 mm, miniature ball transfer units from Rodriguez are tiny in size but deliver top performance. They are the ideal choice for use in measuring instruments, lightweight construction, and compact motion tasks, for example in the automated production of mechatronic components. The miniature ball transfer units also prove their
- [Durability and performance of Integrals Power’s LMFP cells proven in cycle testing by QinetiQ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/durability-and-performance-of-integrals-powers-lmfp-cells-proven-in-cycle-testing-by-qinetiq/) - Integrals Power’s next-generation rich-manganese Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active materials have now passed the 1,500-cycle milestone during on-going durability testing by world-renowned testing and research company QinetiQ Pouch cells from the same batch have been subjected to cold temperature testing by Cranfield University and shown 85% retained capacity at -25ºC and 68%
- [Report reveals a lack of awareness and poor career advice is impacting apprenticeship uptake](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/report-reveals-a-lack-of-awareness-and-poor-career-advice-is-impacting-apprenticeship-uptake/) - More needs to be done to raise awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships it was revealed today, after a new survey of young people revealed a worrying drop in the number thinking about vocational learning. The In-Comm Training Annual Barometer, which surveyed over 350 16 to 21-year-olds, saw a 9% drop in the number
- [Market outlook for precision gearboxes & geared motors: Robotics and beyond](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/11/market-outlook-for-precision-gearboxes-geared-motors-robotics-and-beyond/) - By Samantha Mou Senior Analyst As a Senior Analyst based in China, Samantha provides support in the Industrial Automation sector. Samantha brings with her a master’s degree in Economics, and gained experience, whilst working in Germany, conducting market research in Industrial Equipment and Automobile Components. Market revenues for precision gears grew 7.8% year‑over‑year in 2025,
- [JT Grosvenor invests £200,000 to drive growth in Yorkshire specialty chemicals manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/09/jt-grosvenor-invests-200000-to-drive-growth-in-yorkshire-specialty-chemicals-manufacturing/) - Specialist formulation and manufacturing partner JT Grosvenor has announced a £200,000 capital investment to expand production capacity and support future growth at its Yorkshire site. The investment responds to growing demand from specialty chemical markets while reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to manufacturing in the North. The business offers end-to-end support for specialty chemical products,
- [How the Manufacturing Sector Can Build Supply Chain Resilience in 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/09/how-the-manufacturing-sector-can-build-supply-chain-resilience-in-2026/) - Entering 2026, manufacturers are contending with disruption that comes from several directions at once, and that combination is what makes planning harder than it was a decade ago. Longer, more fragile logistics routes remain exposed to geopolitics, climate events are affecting transport corridors and nodes, and highly specialised component supply still carries single points of
- [AMufacture unveils latest investment in industrial 3D printing technology](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/09/amufacture-unveils-latest-investment-in-industrial-3d-printing-technology/) - One of the UK's fastest growing additive manufacturers has unveiled its latest investment in 3D printing technology, developed in response to growing demand for its industrial scale production capabilities. AMufacture opened the doors at its contract manufacturing facility in Portsmouth to demonstrate its innovative 3D design and print services, including new automation which is driving
- [OMRON signal relays deliver sharper response in smaller package](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/09/omron-signal-relays-deliver-sharper-response-in-smaller-package/) - - OMRON Electronic Components Europe has revealed new G3VM MOSFET relays with tiny footprint, low output capacitance, and fast response for designers tackling demanding applications including next-generation test and measurement equipment. Housed in a 2mm x 1.45mm S-VSON(L) package, and weighing less than 0.01g, the new relays let equipment designers achieve high-density mounting within tight
- [Aston University research reveals UK manufacturers can add value to customers with servitization](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/09/aston-university-research-reveals-uk-manufacturers-can-add-value-to-customers-with-servitization/) - New research from Aston University reveals the economic benefits of servitization to UK businesses amid rising competitive pressure and growing sustainability demands. The Economic and Social Research Council funded project called ‘Understanding how servitization can impact UK economic productivity and environmental performance’ has been carried out by leading academics from Aston Business School, the University of Warwick
- [JC MOULDING LTD UNVEILS BOLD NEW BRAND IDENTITY AT SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING SHOW 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/06/jc-moulding-ltd-unveils-bold-new-brand-identity-at-southern-manufacturing-show-2026/) - JC Moulding Ltd, one of the UK’s leading injection moulding specialists, is proud to unveil its striking new brand identity at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show, held at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, on 3-5 February 2026. As part of its forward-looking strategy, JC Moulding has partnered with Sanders & Co, a Cardiff-based design
- [Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD™, the UK’s leading ERP comparison event, comes to Birmingham this March](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/02/06/lumenia-erp-headtohead-the-uks-leading-erp-comparison-event-comes-to-birmingham-this-march/) - Lumenia Consulting announces the return of its flagship ERP HEADtoHEAD™ event, taking place on 24th-25th March 2026 at The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. Now in its 11th year, this unique event offers organisations planning an ERP upgrade or replacement the opportunity to compare 13 leading ERP solutions from vendors side-by-side in a structured, like-for-like comparison. The two-day event
- [IntraLogisteX](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/30/intralogistex/) - IntraLogisteX is the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to intralogistics, warehouse operations, and material handling solutions. The event brings together senior decision-makers from logistics, manufacturing, and retail to explore the latest technologies driving efficiency inside the warehouse, including automation, robotics, software, storage, and picking solutions. Featuring 300+ exhibiting brands and a free-to-attend conference programme with 60+
- [Electric automotive firm secures £11m investment to help power British motorcycle industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/29/electric-automotive-firm-secures-11m-investment-to-help-power-british-motorcycle-industry/) - There’s a new name on the motorcycle scene; Maeving - the UK’s only electric motorcycle manufacturer. Based in Coventry, the city that kickstarted the industry more than a century ago, its fusion of retro design and innovative green technology has caught the eye of investors including Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands. He has contributed £500,000 from the West
- [Rolls-Royce SMR signs contract with Skanska UK to deliver Aseismic Bearing Pedestal Demonstrator](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/26/rolls-royce-smr-signs-contract-with-skanska-uk-to-deliver-aseismic-bearing-pedestal-demonstrator/) - Rolls-Royce SMR has announced a contract with Skanska UK to deliver an aseismic bearing pedestal demonstrator for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR). These structural isolation devices are a key part of the factory-built nuclear power plant’s design and play a critical role in decoupling buildings and infrastructure from ground motion during seismic events - significantly
- [Westminster reception showcases South West’s manufacturing strength and central role in delivering Industrial Strategy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/20/westminster-reception-showcases-south-wests-manufacturing-strength-and-central-role-in-delivering-industrial-strategy/) - The Great South West Partnership convened UK parliamentarians, leading civil servants and South West Manufacturers in Westminster on 15 January to spotlight the South West’s critical role in delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy, as one of the nation’s most advanced manufacturing regions. Hosted in partnership with the South West Manufacturers Network, the event showcased the
- [Made Smarter skills programmes to help Yorkshire manufacturers build AI-ready leaders](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/20/made-smarter-skills-programmes-to-help-yorkshire-manufacturers-build-ai-ready-leaders/) - New digital skills courses are aiming to help SME manufacturers in Yorkshire embrace and capitalise on AI to boost productivity and drive growth. Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber is offering fully funded training to help companies develop leadership capability as advanced technologies become increasingly central to competitiveness and innovation. The government-backed digital adoption programme is
- [KnitMesh Technologies Launches PyroCore® Pyrotechnic Actuator Mesh](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/20/knitmesh-technologies-launches-pyrocore-pyrotechnic-actuator-mesh/) - KnitMesh Technologies is proud to announce the launch of PyroCore® Pyrotechnic Actuator Mesh, a new high-performance knitted wire mesh solution developed for use in demanding pyrotechnic actuation systems. PyroCore® has been introduced as a natural extension of KnitMesh Technologies’ established actuator and airbag filter products, building on decades of expertise in knitted wire mesh for
- [David Cormack commences tenure as Chair of the LEEA Board](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/20/david-cormack-commences-tenure-as-chair-of-the-leea-board/) - David Cormack commenced his two-year tenure as the new Chair of the Board at LEEA on 1 January 2026, taking over the role from Oliver Auston. Serving as Vice Chair alongside Auston for the last two years, he has also been a member of LEEA’s Technical Committee. On taking up the new position, Cormack
- [Pioneering new thermal inspection solution: HIKMICRO Redefines Predictive Maintenance in Electrical Power Industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/03/pioneering-new-thermal-inspection-solution-hikmicro-redefines-predictive-maintenance-in-electrical-power-industry/) - Global industrial imaging leader, HIKMICRO, has launched a flagship thermal camera to deliver the ultimate in infrared radiation precision, rugged reliability, and workflow efficiency that the electrical power industry demands to prevent failures, ensure grid stability and protect personnel. The introduction of the SP100H, with its class-leading 865,000-pixel resolution and exceptional
- [New features for myNORD](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/05/new-features-for-mynord/) - This year, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS accomplished the comprehensive relaunch of the central myNORD customer portal. The digital self-service solution focuses on an efficient and transparent procurement process. On the way to an innovative and interactive e-commerce platform, the drive experts added further features to the online tool. “Everybody who uses the myNORD online portal on a regular basis may have
- [ECITB launches new qualification for supporting engineering construction operations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/14/ecitb-launches-new-qualification-for-supporting-engineering-construction-operations/) - The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Awarding Body is inviting colleges and training providers in England to deliver a new regulated qualification it has launched. The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Engineering Construction Operations prepares candidates for employment as support operatives. The qualification is designed to be completed in its entirety within a college
- [A New Era: Penny Engineering Transitions to an Employee Ownership Trust](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/15/a-new-era-penny-engineering-transitions-to-an-employee-ownership-trust/) - Penny Engineering, a long-standing leader in designing lifting and handling solutions, is proud to announce its official transition to an employee ownership trust, effective following the internal announcement made to all staff on Thursday 20th November 2025. This landmark decision ensures the long-term sustainability and independence of the business, protecting its core values for future
- [Driving low carbon manufacturing through track-side quality management](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/16/driving-low-carbon-manufacturing-through-track-side-quality-management/) - Simon Francis, group quality director of G&P, discusses the critical role of quality management in decarbonising the manufacturing industry, explaining how ‘zero-defect’ ambitions can drive sustainability without compromising operational and financial performance. In June 2025, the UK government published its Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan[1] as part of the wider Modern Industrial Strategy[2]. The policy paper
- [£250,000 boost as AWI’s Emergency Manufacturing Service in demand](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/16/250000-boost-as-awis-emergency-manufacturing-service-in-demand/) - 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
- [ECITB appoints eight new Innov8 members to bring fresh views on engineering construction careers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/16/ecitb-appoints-eight-new-innov8-members-to-bring-fresh-views-on-engineering-construction-careers/) - The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed eight new members to form the second generation of its Innov8 Group for early and mid-career professionals. Facilitated by the ECITB, members of the multi-generational, cross-sector leadership network provide key strategic insight from their unique perspective as professionals within the engineering construction industry (ECI). As well
- [Celebrity chefs hail “incredible” copper pans made entirely in Britain](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/19/celebrity-chefs-hail-incredible-copper-pans-made-entirely-in-britain-2/) - An exclusive range of copper pans has been created as a collaboration between UK manufacturers bearing the internationally recognised Made in Britain trademark. The Heritage Excell Copper Cookware Collection is entirely crafted in Britain. Every element of its creation, from the hand-spun metal bases through to the leather handle inlays and packaging box with tissue
- [Innodisk Achieves IEC 62443-4-1 Certification to Standardize Secure Development for Edge AI and Industrial Solutions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/19/innodisk-achieves-iec-62443-4-1-certification-to-standardize-secure-development-for-edge-ai-and-industrial-solutions/) - The certification validates Innodisk’s secure development lifecycle across its full product portfolio, aligning its edge AI and industrial solutions with international cybersecurity and regulatory requirements. Innodisk, a global leader in edge AI and industrial-grade storage solutions, today announced that it has officially obtained IEC 62443-4-1 certification for its security development lifecycle (SDL).This achievement reinforces Innodisk’s
- [Europlaz casts aside global uncertainty by setting its sights on new opportunities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/19/europlaz-casts-aside-global-uncertainty-by-setting-its-sights-on-new-opportunities/) - A leading medtech specialist believes the UK can push aside global uncertainty and take advantage of several new sector opportunities in 2026. Europlaz, which provides contract manufacturing for medical devices, is predicting that growing demand from the NHS for more sustainable supply chains could lead to increased domestic production, whilst the business is benefitting in
- [SEW-EURODRIVE UK appoints new MD](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/19/sew-eurodrive-uk-appoints-new-md/) - Normanton-headquartered industry-leading specialist in drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE UK, has appointed a new managing director. Andy Turner, operations director, has taken on the role after 17 years with the company in various sales and operations roles following the retirement of former MD, John Pickup. Andy joined the company in 2008 as an external area sales manager
- [Industry leader reveals 5 key challenges for construction in 2026 – and how to avoid them](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/19/industry-leader-reveals-5-key-challenges-for-construction-in-2026-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - The UK construction industry faces a turbulent start to the year, with housing at its weakest since 2020, despite a 29% surge in industrial orders towards the end of last year. Looking ahead, the Construction Products Association estimates output growth accelerating to 3.7% in 2026 as delays in commercial, residential and public sector projects begin to ease. James Coughlan, CMO at Astrak, a global supplier of aftermarket equipment parts and components
- [Titan Enterprises Scoops “Highly Commended” Accolade for Manufacturer of the Year at Annual Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/19/titan-enterprises-scoops-highly-commended-accolade-for-manufacturer-of-the-year-at-annual-awards/) - Titan Enterprises, a leading UK-based flowmeter manufacturer in Dorset, is proud to announce that it has been Highly Commended in the Manufacturer of the Year category at the recent Instrumentation & Electronics Awards 2025. This recognition acknowledges Titan’s ongoing commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence in precision flow measurement technology. Producing over 70,000 liquid flowmeters
- [Economical drilling done smart](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2026/01/20/economical-drilling-done-smart/) - The secret to the success of the machining company Zerspanungstechnik Mangner GmbH in Bad Laasphe, Germany, is targeted investment in optimisation. Drilling has been made more efficient thanks to a large tool package from MAPAL. The package is made up of 110 TTD replaceable head drills along with a big stock of solid carbide heads. When Mike Mangner started his company in a small
- [Cottrill & Co Auction!](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/08/cottrill-co-auction/) - Online auctioneers Cottrill & Co are hosting an Exceptional Offering of Late Model DMG Mori Mill/Turn Lathes, Dahlih/Kitamura/DMG Mori Horizontal & Vertical Machining Centres, Lang Vices, DEA Scirocco CMM, Inspection Equipment, Toolroom Machinery previously used by BSL Industries Ltd This online auction ends on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 3:00 pm (UK Time). Site location: Tamworth, UK.
- [Leading the green energy transition in the West Midlands: E.ON Next, Dudley College and Eco2Solar build the UK’s next generation of green talent](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/05/leading-the-green-energy-transition-in-the-west-midlands-e-on-next-dudley-college-and-eco2solar-build-the-uks-next-generation-of-green-talent/) - The West Midlands is fast becoming the beating heart of the UK’s green skills revolution. As the region looks to create thousands of new jobs in low-carbon industries, E.ON Next, Dudley College of Technology and Eco2Solar powered by E.ON Next are working hand-in-hand to give students the technical know-how and practical experience to lead the UK’s
- [Celebrity chefs hail “incredible” copper pans made entirely in Britain](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/03/celebrity-chefs-hail-incredible-copper-pans-made-entirely-in-britain/) - An exclusive range of copper pans has been created as a collaboration between UK manufacturers bearing the internationally recognised Made in Britain trademark. The Heritage Excell Copper Cookware Collection is entirely crafted in Britain. Every element of its creation, from the hand-spun metal bases through to the leather handle inlays and packaging box with tissue
- [25 years of Precision Innovation - Shaping Aerospace's Future with Outstanding Bearings and Tooling Equipment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/03/25-years-of-precision-innovation-shaping-aerospaces-future-with-outstanding-bearings-and-tooling-equipment/) - Carter Manufacturing Ltd is marking over 25 years of bearing & aerospace excellence, establishing itself as a globally recognised leader in precision bearing engineering solutions for the industry's most demanding applications. From deep space missions to the hydrogen-powered aircraft of tomorrow, Oxfordshire based Carter Manufacturing continues to develop and lead precision bearing solutions across space exploration and
- [adi Group’s Lean Manufacturing & Design division builds on 10-year relationship with Schneider Electric by joining Alliance Partner Programme](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/30/adi-groups-lean-manufacturing-design-division-builds-on-10-year-relationship-with-schneider-electric-by-joining-alliance-partner-programme/) - 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,
- [Forging the Future: Air Products Celebrates Welding Excellence at WorldSkills UK 2025, Backing Skills that will Support Britain’s Growth ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/18/forging-the-future-air-products-celebrates-welding-excellence-at-worldskills-uk-2025-backing-skills-that-will-support-britains-growth/) - Air Products is proud to celebrate the winner of the 2025 WorldSkills UK Welding Finals, held in South Wales from 25 to 28 November. The event highlighted exceptional national talent and technical excellence, with Jack Billingham an apprentice at Rolls-Royce plc winning gold across multiple welding disciplines. This year’s finals also underscored increasing diversity within
- [What can UK defence learn from the automotive industry?](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/22/what-can-uk-defence-learn-from-the-automotive-industry/) - Harry Pickett, business development manager and defence specialist at quality management business G&P, explains why the UK military sector should learn valuable lessons from Europe’s automotive sector. Published in June 2025, the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) sets out a clear framework for the future of the UK’s defence industry. Having moved the country decisively towards
- [Saab UK launches Graduate Engineering Programme](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/19/saab-uk-launches-graduate-engineering-programme/) - 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
- [Tandem Ventures harvests the design capability of Onshape to help save the world’s seagrass meadows](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/24/tandem-ventures-harvests-the-design-capability-of-onshape-to-help-save-the-worlds-seagrass-meadows/) - The design power of Onshape is helping a UK collaboration find a faster solution to harvesting seagrass meadows. Conservation charity Project Seagrass and Tandem Ventures have joined forces to design, develop, build and test a new automated underwater harvester that will cut and collect seagrass seed pods. This process - traditionally carried out manually by
- [SCALA experts reveal the biggest supply chain shifts affecting manufacturing in 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/18/scala-experts-reveal-the-biggest-supply-chain-shifts-affecting-manufacturing-in-2026/) - Commenting on his predictions for 2026, Chris Clowes, executive director at global supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA, said: “As we look ahead to 2026, one of the biggest shifts facing supply chain leaders will be how AI, automation and data-driven tools are transforming the nature of our work at every level. The impact it’s
- [Software-Defined Cars Are Already Here: Are Software-Defined CNC Machines Now Entering Job Shops?](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/09/software-defined-cars-are-already-here-are-software-defined-cnc-machines-now-entering-job-shops/) - Author: Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu, Founder and Managing Director of ModuleWorks In the first article, I shared my 30 years’ experience in simulating CNC machines and in the second I looked at how CNC machines with integrated collision avoidance systems prevent crashes and made the bold claim that they might even eliminate all crashes by 2030.
- [Where precision flows](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/11/where-precision-flows/) - Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill® DE10 helps Sunfab strengthen production efficiency while maintaining high standards of hydraulic quality. “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often,” spoke Winston Churchill in 1925. Over 873 miles away, in the same year, Eric Sundin founded Sunfab under a similar philosophy. Innovation, expertise and an appetite for
- [Sunamp brings heat battery production to Asia-Pacific region through licensed factory model](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/05/sunamp-brings-heat-battery-production-to-asia-pacific-region-through-licensed-factory-model/) - Scottish thermal energy storage company Sunamp has partnered with Jiangsu Gomon New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. to launch the China-UK Companies Phase Change Thermal Storage Technology Innovation Center and begin production of heat batteries for domestic hot water to the Asia Pacific market. The facility introduces Sunamp’s pioneering and patented Plentigrade® PCM technology to China,
- [Fronius Fortis: MIG/MAG welding reimagined](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/08/fronius-fortis-mig-mag-welding-reimagined/) - 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
- [Point S’s Next Generation Campus tackles industry’s growing leadership crisis](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/01/point-ss-next-generation-campus-tackles-industrys-growing-leadership-crisis/) - Point S International's inaugural Next Generation Campus has delivered a strategic response to one of the automotive industry's most pressing challenges: a critical leadership and succession planning crisis that sees only 30% of family businesses survive into the second generation. The three-and-a-half-day immersive programme, held in Provence, France, brought together nearly 70 young professionals from
- [bound4blue targets Asian growth with new production capabilities and partnerships in China](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/30/bound4blue-targets-asian-growth-with-new-production-capabilities-and-partnerships-in-china/) - bound4blue, a global leader in wind propulsion systems, has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new production capabilities in China, alongside the signing of strategic regional partnerships to accelerate adoption of its proven eSAIL® suction sail technology. The expansion marks a major step in the company’s global growth strategy, positioning bound4blue
- [Leuze Expands Its LiDAR Lineup with the New ROD 100 Switching Laser Scanners](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/19/leuze-expands-its-lidar-lineup-with-the-new-rod-100-switching-laser-scanners/) - Compact, high-speed sensors for reliable object detection, collision protection, and load position monitoring in dynamic industrial environments. Thanks to the high scanning frequency of 80 Hz, the ROD 100 series laser scanners are very suitable for use in dynamic applications – especially for collision avoidance in fast-moving FTS. Leuze rounds off its laser scanner portfolio
- [Nemetschek Group and Vienna Airport announcing Strategic Partnership: Digital Twin Solutions to Boost Airport Management](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/24/nemetschek-group-and-vienna-airport-announcing-strategic-partnership-digital-twin-solutions-to-boost-airport-management/) - The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (architecture, engineering, construction, and operations) and media industries, announced a landmark collaboration with Vienna Airport. As part of this collaboration, Vienna Airport will implement Nemetschek’s dRofus dTwin solution as its Airport BIM & Facility Integration Platform (ABIGAIL), aiming to optimise operations and
- [MIDLANDS ELECTRIC MOTOR SPECIALIST CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF SUCCESS](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/17/midlands-electric-motor-specialist-celebrates-35-years-of-success/) - A Midlands company is celebrating 35 years of supplying and repairing electric server motors to businesses across the UK. Alpha Electrics, based in Leicester, has grown year on year and employs 14 people. The family-owned business specialises in electric motors used in the aerospace, automotive, precision engineering and food sectors servicing around three thousand every
- [Raytec Ltd acquires Atexor Oy, Strengthening its Position in Hazardous Area Lighting](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/11/raytec-ltd-acquires-atexor-oy-strengthening-its-position-in-hazardous-area-lighting/) - Raytec Ltd, a global leader in LED lighting for security and safety critical applications, announces the acquisition of Atexor Oy, a Finnish specialist in portable ATEX and IECEx lighting. This strategic acquisition broadens Raytec’s product portfolio and reinforces its commitment to delivering high performance lighting for any hazardous location. “Atexor’s reputation for technical excellence and
- [Global success helps RunFlat International claim Business of the Year at the Black Country Chamber Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/08/global-success-helps-runflat-international-claim-business-of-the-year-at-the-black-country-chamber-awards/) - A leading manufacturer of run-flat systems and specialist wheels for the military and security sectors has secured a double win after being crowned ‘International Trade’ and ‘Business of the Year’ at the Black Country Chamber Business Awards. RunFlat International beat off competition from hundreds of companies to make history last week in front of 450
- [Data interfaces for control cabinets and devices](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/11/data-interfaces-for-control-cabinets-and-devices/) - The new Data Service Interfaces (DSIs) from Phoenix Contact are a convenient solution for service work on control cabinets and devices. With various interfaces including RJ45 and USB, the space-saving service interfaces enable the quick and easy connection of additional electrical devices. The DSIs include coupling modules such as USB type A 2.0, USB type A
- [Kongsberg Discovery welcomes the Joint Declaration of Baltic Sea Security for protecting critical infrastructure](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/01/kongsberg-discovery-welcomes-the-joint-declaration-of-baltic-sea-security-for-protecting-critical-infrastructure/) - Subsea pipelines, power cables, offshore platforms, and sensor arrays have become critical to modern society — and increasingly vulnerable. The Joint Declaration of Baltic Sea Security, signed on 20 November, provides a platform for regional collaboration and protection. KONGSBERG welcomes this initiative. The 2022 sabotage of gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea marked a turning
- [A Strong Budget for Manufacturing Regions Rebuilds Communities As Well As Economy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/01/a-strong-budget-for-manufacturing-regions-rebuilds-communities-as-well-as-economy/) - 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
- [For the Tough Side of Technology – the binder Harsh Environment Connector (HEC)](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/05/for-the-tough-side-of-technology-the-binder-harsh-environment-connector-hec/) - With the Harsh Environment Connector (HEC), binder presents a connector solution specifically designed for use in particularly demanding outdoor environments. Thanks to its robust materials, high sealing performance, and durable design, the HEC ensures secure connections even under extreme conditions – for example in agriculture, mechanical engineering, or renewable energy systems. The HEC impresses with
- [TS0501: The new benchmark in superalloy turning](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/05/ts0501-the-new-benchmark-in-superalloy-turning/) - Seco announces the launch of the TS0501, a Duratomic® finishing grade engineered for exceptional performance in turning modern high-hardness superalloys as well as traditional materials such as Inconel 718. Designed for lights-out machining, TS0501 delivers unmatched tool life, surface finish, and reliability in demanding aerospace and energy applications. Precision meets productivity in superalloy machining The
- [What impact will AI regulations have on traffic cameras?](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/01/what-impact-will-ai-regulations-have-on-traffic-cameras/) - In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a fundamental element of contemporary infrastructure, the importance of safety, transparency, and accountability has reached unprecedented levels. This is particularly relevant in the realm of traffic management, where decisions made by AI have a direct effect on public safety and mobility. With AI regulation heightening,
- [Mechanical machining knows no compromise with EMCO Mecof ECOMILL PLUS HPC3](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/12/01/mechanical-machining-knows-no-compromise-with-emco-mecof-ecomill-plus-hpc3/) - The fact that different machine models are present at the Mecof Open Days 2025, but that they can be used in the same sector, speaks volumes about the expertise and capabilities of the Mecof team in guiding customers towards the most suitable solution in terms of space, required performance, removal capacity, level of automation and
- [HMS Networks launches new N-Tron® unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches to support mission-critical operations in rugged environments](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/27/hms-networks-launches-new-n-tron-unmanaged-industrial-ethernet-switches-to-support-mission-critical-operations-in-rugged-environments/) - The new N-Tron® NT110-FX2, NT113-FX3 and NT112-FX4 switches provide unmatched performance and reliability in harsh industrial environments. HMS Networks—a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empowers industrial organizations to control, connect and visualize their data—is pleased to announce the launch of the N-Tron NT110-FX2, an unmanaged Ethernet switch with 2 fiber ports, the NT111-FX3, an unmanaged
- [INMOCO presents easy set up servo drive and motor system](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/25/inmoco-presents-easy-set-up-servo-drive-and-motor-system/) - Kollmorgen has released a new servo drive and motor, designed to simplify motion system development and speed-up time to market. The new Kollmorgen Essentials servo system, distributed in the UK by motion specialist INMOCO, includes a matched drive and motor combination with integrated absolute multi-turn feedback and single-cable integration. The servo system enables easy set
- [Manufacturers at a crossroads: what to expect from this week’s Budget](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/25/manufacturers-at-a-crossroads-what-to-expect-from-this-weeks-budget/) - As the Chancellor prepares to deliver her Budget this week, UK manufacturers find themselves in a familiar position: hopeful, but wary. The sector has been promised a renaissance many times; what it needs now is policy that matches the ambition of the companies still investing, innovating and exporting despite global volatility. Few firms encapsulate this
- [Gas handling at LNG terminals – compressor technology and reliability](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/25/gas-handling-at-lng-terminals-compressor-technology-and-reliability/) - Across the LNG landscape, compressors play a crucial role in the efficient transport and storage of gas. Their continued reliability and efficiency are essential for effective operations in modern gas supply networks. Ageing assets can benefit from upgrades and overhauls that use the latest materials and reverse engineering techniques to update compressors and extend their
- [Adams joins Avingtrans Board as Group Chief Operating Officer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/27/adams-joins-avingtrans-board-as-group-chief-operating-officer/) - Avingtrans PLC, the UK-based engineering group that designs, manufactures and supplies original equipment, systems and aftermarket services to highly-regulated industrial markets around the world, has promoted Austen Adams to the role of Group Chief Operating Officer. Austen, who began his engineering career as an apprentice at Wyko Power Plant and Gears in the Black Country
- [Business leaders and government to “strengthen supply chains” with key infrastructure discussion at Critical Supply Group meeting](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/25/business-leaders-and-government-to-strengthen-supply-chains-with-key-infrastructure-discussion-at-critical-supply-group-meeting/) - Senior leaders of major UK businesses and government are meeting today (Tuesday 25th November) to help drive resilience across transport, health, defence, energy and data infrastructure. The Critical Supply Group (CSG) meeting, organised to coincide with Critical Infrastructure Security Month, aims to strengthen the country’s critical supply chains to support the UK’s essential sectors. 40
- [Manufacturers call for a reverse in NIC and working right changes ahead of budget](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/24/manufacturers-call-for-a-reverse-in-nic-and-working-right-changes-ahead-of-budget/) - A new study of manufacturers - from all sectors of industry - has revealed a huge call for National Insurance contributions (NICs) and the employee rights bill to be reversed ahead of this week’s budget. 88% of the companies questioned by personalised workwear specialist MyWorkwear would like to see a U-turn by the Chancellor, with
- [New mount for photovoltaics panels – quick to install, flexible in use](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/24/new-mount-for-photovoltaics-panels-quick-to-install-flexible-in-use/) - The new POS Panelfix mounts from Phoenix Contact enables PV panels in the 20 to 200 Wp range to be mounted quickly and easily, regardless of the manufacturer. One person can install the mount within 15 minutes. This reduces effort and saves valuable installation time on the construction site. A single tool is all that is
- [Rising stars recognised as industry celebrates excellence in training and development](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/24/rising-stars-recognised-as-industry-celebrates-excellence-in-training-and-development/) - Three rising stars of industry from Scotland were among the big winners at the 13th annual Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) Training & Development Awards at Glaziers Hall in London. Fallon Campbell, Michael Horgan and Annalise Clark each picked up an award at a prestigious ceremony to honour the very best of engineering construction talent in
- [RSK acquires Octavius Infrastructure, leading Tier 1 transport infrastructure specialist](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/24/rsk-acquires-octavius-infrastructure-leading-tier-1-transport-infrastructure-specialist/) - RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of environmental and engineering solutions, has significantly strengthened its presence in the UK transport infrastructure sector with the acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners. Octavius is one of the UK’s leading civil engineering and electrification transport infrastructure businesses, with over 700 employees working across rail
- [Blackline Safety Named to 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/21/blackline-safety-named-to-2025-deloitte-technology-fast-500-list/) - Company ranked among fastest-growing companies in North America for the fourth time Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, has been named to the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing companies across North America that demonstrate outstanding revenue growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and technological advancement. Blackline
- [Aluminium specialist urges the Chancellor to give industry certainty in next week’s Budget](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/21/aluminium-specialist-urges-the-chancellor-to-give-industry-certainty-in-next-weeks-budget/) - The UK’s last remaining producer of flat rolled aluminium coils is calling for ‘certainty’, urgent help to mitigate rising energy prices and immediate industrial support ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget next week. Bridgnorth Aluminium, which employs over 300 people at its extensive production facility in Shropshire, believes the metals and manufacturing sectors also need to
- [How Modern Factories Weigh the Value of Technology Against Cost](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/20/how-modern-factories-weigh-the-value-of-technology-against-cost/) - Technology is as much a part of the modern factory as the walls and machinery. But with industrial technology, control software and ancillary services development accelerating at breakneck speed, assessing and justifying the cost becomes more complex. Typical value calculation methods like cost-based analysis are fine for traditional upgrades to factory and plant systems. But
- [British manufacturers urged to seize "incredible export opportunity" of India trade deal](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/20/british-manufacturers-urged-to-seize-incredible-export-opportunity-of-india-trade-deal/) - Made in Britain accreditation “reassures international buyers that they’re investing in something expertly made” A Made in Britain member has hailed the UK Government’s first major trade mission to India as an “incredible export opportunity” for British manufacturers, underlining the growing potential for UK-made products in one of the world’s fastest-expanding economies. Dulas, an engineering
- [Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies Summit 2026 Announces Return to Amsterdam with a Focus on Real Conversations and Real Opportunities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/20/sustainable-manufacturing-strategies-summit-2026-announces-return-to-amsterdam-with-a-focus-on-real-conversations-and-real-opportunities/) - The Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies Summit will return to Amsterdam in November 2026, bringing together senior manufacturing leaders and sustainability innovators for two days of insight-driven collaboration. This year’s theme, “Real Conversations. Real Opportunities.”, underscores the summit’s commitment to moving beyond discussion and toward measurable sustainability outcomes. Designed for organisations driving ESG, net-zero and operational transformation,
- [Fagor Arrasate selected as technology partner For Kloeckner Metals’ new aluminum facility in Mississippi](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/10/fagor-arrasate-selected-as-technology-partner-for-kloeckner-metals-new-aluminum-facility-in-mississippi/) - Fagor Arrasate has been selected as a technology supplier for the new aluminum processing facility that Kloeckner Metals is building in Columbus, Mississippi. As part of the first development phase, the company will supply two finishing lines that will be integrated into the plant's high-automation environment. On one side, a slitting line with a robotic
- [Manufacturing drills and seeders: Finding the best components](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/19/manufacturing-drills-and-seeders-finding-the-best-components/) - In modern agriculture, precision is everything. From planting schedules to fertilizer applications, farmers are constantly looking for ways to enhance productivity and reduce waste. At the heart of this push for efficiency is equipment like the seed drill, a staple in mechanized farming. However, the performance of this equipment depends heavily on the quality and
- [Innovation and Sustainability Take Centre Stage at Advanced Engineering 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/19/innovation-and-sustainability-take-centre-stage-at-advanced-engineering-2025/) - Insights from industry leaders like Rolls-Royce reinforced the shared ambition for sustainability across aerospace and beyond. In October, PCD tooling specialists and the UK’s largest diamond tool manufacturer, Exactaform, joined more than 400 leading manufacturing suppliers and over 9,000 engineering professionals at 2025’s Advanced Engineering event held at the NEC in Birmingham. Across two action-packed
- [Manufacturers explore the future of 3D printing at Made Smarter and CNC Robotics showcase](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/19/manufacturers-explore-the-future-of-3d-printing-at-made-smarter-and-cnc-robotics-showcase/) - SMEs discover how additive manufacturing is reshaping production, efficiency and innovation SME manufacturers came together to see how 3D printing is accelerating a new wave of innovation across UK industry. The event, delivered by robotics integration specialist CNC Robotics in partnership with Made Smarter North West, gave businesses a hands-on look at how robotic additive
- [Engineering firm achieve finalist status at global honours once again](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/18/engineering-firm-achieve-finalist-status-at-global-honours-once-again/) - Multidisciplined engineering firm adi Group have been announced as finalists at the globally renowned IChemE Awards. Established in 1994, the IChemE Awards celebrate successes and innovations across a plethora of industries, from EDI and biopharmaceuticals to sustainability, renewability and nuclear technology. adi Group have been honoured by the awards on previous occasions, and the engineering firm
- [Costain awarded five-year contract to continue delivering nuclear services at EDF](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/18/costain-awarded-five-year-contract-to-continue-delivering-nuclear-services-at-edf/) - Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded a new five-year framework contract by EDF to continue providing project controls services at EDF’s eight nuclear power stations across the UK. Costain has been working with EDF since 2017, when it was first named on EDF’s Project Controls Resources Framework to support the safe operation, plant
- [BIXOLON and IMedia announce partnership to power GreenBottle reverse vending machines in Poland](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/17/bixolon-and-imedia-announce-partnership-to-power-greenbottle-reverse-vending-machines-in-poland/) - With system integration support from HANT, the collaboration delivers fast, reliable and scalable receipt printing aligned with Poland’s new PET container recycling initiative BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, the global manufacturer of advanced receipt, label, and mobile printers, has today announced its partnership with Polish IT and digital services company iMedia Sp. z
- [Software update for AC charging controllers: Charx control modular now with comprehensive cybersecurity functions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/19/software-update-for-ac-charging-controllers-charx-control-modular-now-with-comprehensive-cybersecurity-functions/) - The Charx control modular AC charging controller from Phoenix Contact is the centerpiece of intelligent and future-proof charging infrastructure. With the new software release 1.8, it not only meets the current requirements of the RED Directive, but is also well prepared for the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The RED Directive (EN 18031) will become mandatory
- [Innovative machining solutions for P and M steels set new standards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/17/innovative-machining-solutions-for-p-and-m-steels-set-new-standards/) - Standardised chip breaker geometry for long-chipping steel materials Machining long-chipping steel materials like stainless steels has always been a challenge. With the development of a new, standardised chip breaker geometry for fine boring blades, MAPAL has achieved a crucial breakthrough that has both technical and economic benefits. In metal machining, chip formation plays a key
- [HPC KAESER won’t be beaten on value. Here’s why.](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/17/hpc-kaeser-wont-be-beaten-on-value-heres-why/) - HPC KAESER prioritises three things, so we can provide the long-term value that customers can’t find anywhere else. In today’s economic climate, businesses are doing everything they can to reduce their costs. Some of the ways they can do this include investing in equipment that lasts, prioritising energy efficiency and keeping production downtime to a
- [Handheld Temperature Sensors and Probes](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/17/handheld-temperature-sensors-and-probes/) - At Labfacility, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of high-quality temperature measurement solutions. Among our extensive range of products, our handheld temperature sensors stand out as a testament to our commitment to reliability and customer-focused design. These versatile sensors are designed to meet the diverse needs of professionals across industries, offering precision and
- [Europlaz outlines how UK medtech sector can outpace global competitors](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/17/europlaz-outlines-how-uk-medtech-sector-can-outpace-global-competitors/) - UK medtech firms are being urged to adapt their time-to-market strategies to seize new opportunities and navigate global challenges. Leading medical manufacturing specialist Europlaz believes companies who embrace modular documentation, strategic outsourcing and early regulatory alignment can unlock a competitive advantage against international rivals. Technical Director Ian Goodacre made the rallying call off the back
- [Delta to Join COP30, Sharing Coral Restoration and Green Building Initiatives Empowered by “AI for Green” Approaches](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/14/delta-to-join-cop30-sharing-coral-restoration-and-green-building-initiatives-empowered-by-ai-for-green-approaches/) - Delta marked its 18th consecutive participation in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP30) held in Belém, Brazil. Responding to one of COP30's themes, "Climate Adaptation," Delta will collaborate with international organizations to host two events in the official negotiation zone (Blue Zone) on November 17 and 19, sharing coral restoration and green
- [Volklec expands into marine sector with revolutionary underwater power system agreement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/14/volklec-expands-into-marine-sector-with-revolutionary-underwater-power-system-agreement/) - UK battery manufacturer Volklec has continued its rapid expansion, moving into the global underwater construction and defence industry through a multi-million-pound power system development project with offshore technology specialist Walker Subsea. The move demonstrates the brand’s pioneering capabilities and will help unlock a sizable future market opportunity. The agreement will see the two companies co-create
- [Seven key trends set to impact material handling in 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/14/seven-key-trends-set-to-impact-material-handling-in-2026/) - Warehouses, transport hubs and fulfilment centres will be under immense pressure to perform in 2026. But what are the key trends and influences driving change? Craig Davenport, Sales Director at Rushlift sets the scene. Safety first: Going beyond compliance Safety will remain the top priority for businesses operating material handling equipment in 2026. According to
- [Rapid Fusion set to debut ‘deployable’ hybrid manufacturing system at Formnext](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/14/rapid-fusion-set-to-debut-deployable-hybrid-manufacturing-system-at-formnext/) - One of the UK’s leading technology specialists is set to launch a new deployable hybrid manufacturing system that can be set-up in just twenty-five minutes. Rapid Fusion, the company behind the hugely successful Apollo and Medusa robots, is promising to change the way production parts are made in remote areas with the unveiling of Cerberus
- [Made Smarter ‘Factories of the Future’ event to showcase how digital tech is transforming UK manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/14/made-smarter-factories-of-the-future-event-to-showcase-how-digital-tech-is-transforming-uk-manufacturing/) - Cranfield University to host industry leaders, tech providers and SMEs for a hands-on exploration of digital transformation Made Smarter is to showcase the power of digital transformation at a flagship Factories of the Future conference at Cranfield University next week. The one-day event will bring together manufacturers, technology experts and academics to illustrate how robotics,
- [Molex Extends eHV High-Voltage Connector Portfolio to Ensure Safe, Reliable and Efficient Electrical Connections in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/14/molex-extends-ehv-high-voltage-connector-portfolio-to-ensure-safe-reliable-and-efficient-electrical-connections-in-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles/) - Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, debuts the first product in its eHV high-voltage connector and terminal system portfolio, designed to provide secure and reliable high-performance electrical connections in high-voltage power applications across auxiliary and primary systems in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). The first product in the
- [WESTERN PEGASUS RISES FROM THE ASHES WITH SUPPORT FROM HSBC UK](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/14/western-pegasus-rises-from-the-ashes-with-support-from-hsbc-uk/) - Western Pegasus, a precision engineering business based in Birmingham, has secured a £1.2 million funding package from HSBC UK to rebuild its operations following a major fire. The business, which produces highly specialised quality control parts for automotive, aerospace and motor sport industries, will use the funding to move to a new site, replace key
- [Schneider Electric responds to Government updates to the national curriculum](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/12/schneider-electric-responds-to-government-updates-to-the-national-curriculum/) - Curriculum reform is a key step forward, but stronger industry engagement is vital to close the skills gap, says Kristin Baker, Schneider Electric’s Vice President of Industrial & Process Automation UK & Ireland The government’s decision to update the national curriculum for the first time in over a decade is a key step in the
- [AMufacture heads to Metstrade with global giant HP](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/12/amufacture-heads-to-metstrade-with-global-giant-hp/) - Leading UK additive manufacturer AMufacture is set to make its biggest appearance yet at one of the marine industry’s leading trade shows. The Portsmouth-based additive manufacturing specialist has doubled the size of its stand at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam – and joined forces with global technology leader HP to showcase how 3D printing is transforming
- [HT Brigham Bolsters Production Prowess with Strategic Press Investment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/12/ht-brigham-bolsters-production-prowess-with-strategic-press-investment/) - Leading metal presswork specialist HT Brigham & Co Ltd has announced a significant enhancement to its manufacturing capabilities with the strategic refurbishment of a 250-ton Rhodes progression press. This investment marks a decisive step in strengthening the company’s metal forming operations and increasing capacity across its production lines. The move is set to bolster uptime
- [World premiere of RCS 8.0](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/12/world-premiere-of-rcs-8-0/) - Starrag has now introduced its new RCS 8.0. This CAM software is used to machine turbine blades and now has learning capabilities. The world premiere at EMO 2025 demonstrated over 30 years of software experience, with the latest version of the software integrating pioneering functions such as automated workflows and precise geometrical adaptation to variable
- [How advanced drive technology enables lights-out manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/12/how-advanced-drive-technology-enables-lights-out-manufacturing/) - By 2030, 35 per cent of large manufacturing companies will have fully autonomous facilities — according to Industry 4.0 solutions specialist, Intelligence Industrielle. Better known as “lights-out manufacturing”, fully autonomous facilities promise to boost productivity, efficiency, safety and sustainability. Here, Mike Davies, managing director of drive system supplier, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores how advanced motor
- [White Label World Expo UK Returns to London for Its Biggest Show Yet](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/11/white-label-world-expo-uk-returns-to-london-for-its-biggest-show-yet/) - White Label World Expo UK returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of private label, eCommerce, and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity. This year’s edition promises to be the most impactful yet—uniting thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders under one roof. Wanting to find
- [Delta to Launch All-In-One Energy Storage Solution for Commercial & Industrial Applications in EMEA](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/10/delta-to-launch-all-in-one-energy-storage-solution-for-commercial-industrial-applications-in-emea/) - Compact footprint, full liquid cooling, and built-in EMS Delta, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, has launched its C-Series All-In-One Energy Storage Solution for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. This innovative solution integrates LFP battery packs, a Power Conditioning System (PCS), a liquid cooling system, and a unit controller, offering a
- [Exotec bolsters its leadership team with the appointments of a Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/10/exotec-bolsters-its-leadership-team-with-the-appointments-of-a-chief-people-officer-and-executive-vice-president-of-finance/) - Exotec redefines global leadership with two strategic appointments, accelerating its mission to build a performance-driven and inclusive culture across international markets. Exotec, the global specialist in warehouse robotics, has announced two key executive appointments to support its international expansion and reinforce its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and performance. Renata Spada joins as Chief People Officer,
- [Mitutoyo's Measuring Machines and Equipment Ensuring Quality at Purso-Tools](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/10/mitutoyos-measuring-machines-and-equipment-ensuring-quality-at-purso-tools/) - In the manufacturing of demanding machined components, precision is of the utmost importance. Maintaining this precision requires advanced quality control, appropriate equipment, and smooth collaboration with the equipment supplier. For Purso-Tools, a long-standing partner in measurement devices and services has been Mitutoyo. Purso-Tools Oy, located in Pori on the west coast of Finland, is globally
- [Molex Announces Availability of Industry-First, Space-Saving Quad-Row Board-to-Board Connectors with EMI Shields](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/10/molex-announces-availability-of-industry-first-space-saving-quad-row-board-to-board-connectors-with-emi-shields/) - Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, has announced availability of the Molex Quad-Row Shield Connector, featuring the industry’s first space-saving, four-row signal pin layout with a metal electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield. Quad-Row Shield Connector achieves up to 25dB reduction in EMI compared to non-shielded Quad-Row, and is ideally suited for space-constrained applications, such as smart
- [Best of British manufacturers celebrated at 2025 Made in Britain Impact Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/10/best-of-british-manufacturers-celebrated-at-2025-made-in-britain-impact-awards/) - The ceremony highlighted the “extraordinary breadth of talent within British manufacturing” The UK’s most inspiring manufacturers have been recognised for their innovation, leadership and sustainability at the 2025 Made in Britain Impact Awards, held this week in Worcester. The awards celebrated businesses that are driving excellence across the country’s diverse manufacturing landscape, from clean technology
- [Completion of UK first specialist centre for Motor Neurone Disease](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/08/completion-of-uk-first-specialist-centre-for-motor-neurone-disease/) - The new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds will become the first of its kind to offer specialist services for MND patients under one roof when it opens later this month. Constructed by Yorkshire-based firm, I&G, part of the wider Sewell Group, the centre which is run by Leeds
- [Engineering construction industry backs ECITB levy proposals and strategy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/06/engineering-construction-industry-backs-ecitb-levy-proposals-and-strategy/) - Results from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) levy consultation show that engineering construction companies are resoundingly in favour of the proposed levy rates for the next three years. The employer-led skills body received the backing of industry, with 85% of levy-paying employers, representing 98% of the industrial training levy paid, voting in favour.
- [The hidden ERP feature that could save your team hours every day](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/07/the-hidden-erp-feature-that-could-save-your-team-hours-every-day/) - Attributed to Phil Abbott, Director at ABS Limited. Too often customer service teams are drowning in routine requests for copy invoices, order statuses and shipping confirmations. The frustrating reality? This administrative burden isn't an inevitable cost of doing business, it's a symptom of under-utilising one of your ERP system's most powerful features that can eliminate
- [Bob retires after three decades at Alloy Wire International](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/06/bob-retires-after-three-decades-at-alloy-wire-international/) - A long-serving wire specialist has retired after giving 30 years of service to one of the Black Country’s leading manufacturers. Robert Bucknall-Jones first started working for Alloy Wire International (AWI) in 1995 after his now wife, Alison, made an introduction for him to work there. Since starting off as a wire drawer, he has gone
- [Improving layer by layer: Materials optimisation at Walter](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/04/improving-layer-by-layer-materials-optimisation-at-walter/) - Metalworking appears to make daily advances in innovation, focusing on continuous optimisation. Insights into the development process of the new Walter cutting material grade, Tiger-tec® Gold WPP35G, demonstrate the strategic and practical challenges of refining established solutions to meet specific application needs. Continuous improvement instead of revolutions When companies launch a new product, there is
- [ERP Foundation for Future Success in a Changing Automotive Market](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/04/erp-foundation-for-future-success-in-a-changing-automotive-market/) - The automotive industry across Europe is in transition. New market entrants, US tariffs and a changing technology base are adding competition, cost and uncertainty. The impact is clear, with the number of vehicles manufactured in the UK falling to the lowest level since 1953 this summer. Legislative confusion, such as the relaxation of electric car
- [EnigmaREACH delivers rapid results to Paris leakage teams  ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/04/enigmareach-delivers-rapid-results-to-paris-leakage-teams/) - Two public utilities in the Île-de-France region of north-central France have become the first in the country to benefit from an all-in-one leakage reduction toolkit, writes Dineke Fischer, senior executive, Ovarro The Territorial Public Establishment Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre (EPT GOSB) is the largest territory in the Greater Paris metropolitan area, comprising 24 towns and cities
- [Made in Chesterfield Festival showcases local careers in manufacturing, property and construction](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/04/made-in-chesterfield-festival-showcases-local-careers-in-manufacturing-property-and-construction/) - Secondary school students across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire have been given a hands-on introduction to careers in manufacturing, property and construction during this year’s Made in Chesterfield festival. Throughout the festival, 220 young people participated in workplace visits and the innovation challenge, gaining real-world insights into opportunities available locally. Organised by Destination Chesterfield and Direct
- [Double victory secures MGS spot in MakeUK national finals](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/04/double-victory-secures-mgs-spot-in-makeuk-national-finals/) - A robust business growth strategy and sustainability campaign propels MGS Technical Plastics from the North West manufacturing awards competition organised by MakeUK to the national finals. The overall UK winners will be announced in January 2026. Lancashire-based MGS, a leading name in the manufacturing sector, recently achieved the top honour of winning two prestigious regional
- [Advanced Furnace Inspection Technology from an Industry Expert](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/04/advanced-furnace-inspection-technology-from-an-industry-expert/) - Infrared thermography has become an indispensable tool in the petrochemical and refining industries, and Jason Czajkowski, IRT Thermography Manager at PROtect, is leading the charge in applying the latest technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and asset integrity. A Level III #13966 certified Master Thermographer and CWI, Czajkowski and his team at PROtect are early adopters
- [Toyota Gazoo Racing set for Bahrain finale](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/11/04/toyota-gazoo-racing-set-for-bahrain-finale/) - Toyota Gazoo Racing complete their 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season this week with the eighth and final round, the 8 Hours of Bahrain on Saturday (8 November). Following seven rounds across four continents and 64 hours of racing, the stage is set for a day-night showdown in Bahrain, which is hosting the WEC
- [Siemens and Capgemini deepen partnership to empower industries for the next era of manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/30/siemens-and-capgemini-deepen-partnership-to-empower-industries-for-the-next-era-of-manufacturing/) - Siemens and Capgemini expand their strategic partnership to co-develop AI-native digital solutions for product engineering, manufacturing and operations. Such solutions fundamentally embed artificial intelligence at their core from inception, rather than merely adding it as a feature. The partners are focused on 16 high-impact capability areas that can deliver measurable outcomes in production efficiency, time-to-market,
- [Lesters thinks out of the box with recruitment drive to solve the packaging skills shortage](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/30/lesters-thinks-out-of-the-box-with-recruitment-drive-to-solve-the-packaging-skills-shortage/) - Lesters Packaging is pressing the button on a significant recruitment drive as it looks to bridge the skills gap in the packaging sector. The specialist in corrugated boxes and bespoke packaging solutions is creating ten machine operator positions at its state-of-the-art facility in Burntwood in direct response to a lack of new people coming into
- [binder expands M8 portfolio with 360° shielded cable connectors](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/29/binder-expands-m8-portfolio-with-360-shielded-cable-connectors/) - In modern automation systems, the demand for compact, interference-resistant connection solutions continues to grow. binder is expanding its existing M8 portfolio with molded, 360° shielded signal connectors. The new M8 male and female cable connector are the ideal solution for transmitting signals reliably and interference-free from sensors to control units – even in EMC-critical environments.
- [Glass in Semiconductors: The Next Inflection in Semiconductors](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/29/glass-in-semiconductors-the-next-inflection-in-semiconductors/) - Glass in semiconductors is not a moon-shot concept; it already sits quietly inside modern fab. Ultra-flat borosilicate carriers hold silicon wafers during backside thinning, sodium-free sheets form hermetic MEMS caps, and low-coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) glass is the baseplate for many wafer-level fan-out processes. Dr Xiaoxi He, Research Analyst, IDTechEx, Based on research from
- [Goodfellow to push next generation of materials discussion at Advanced Engineering Show](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/27/goodfellow-to-push-next-generation-of-materials-discussion-at-advanced-engineering-show/) - A growing emphasis on additive manufacturing, sustainable materials and cross-sector innovation are set to be the main discussion points when Goodfellow exhibits at the Advanced Engineering Show in Birmingham this week (October 29th-30th). That is the prediction of Dr Aphrodite Tomou, who heads up the technical department at the Huntingdon-based supplier of more than 170,000
- [A Milestone on the Move: Final Deliveries Depart Saarbrücken for the World’s Largest Ceramic MBR](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/27/a-milestone-on-the-move-final-deliveries-depart-saarbrucken-for-the-worlds-largest-ceramic-mbr/) - This week marks a proud milestone at CERAFILTEC: the final shipment of our advanced ceramic membrane modules is leaving Saarbrücken, Germany, on its way to Memphis, Tennessee, where xAI is building the world’s largest ceramic membrane bioreactor (MBR). Once complete, this record-breaking installation will reuse 49.2 million liters (13.0 million gallons) of municipal wastewater every
- [Compact LED signal lights for direct machine integration](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/27/compact-led-signal-lights-for-direct-machine-integration/) - The new PSD-SL LED signal light series by Phoenix Contact is a compact solution for application-oriented signaling directly on machine functions. The lights are versatile, robustly built and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The new PSD-SL LED signal lights from Phoenix Contact enable clear, functional signaling directly on the application. They are available in
- [Shaping the Future: Five Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2026](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/27/shaping-the-future-five-manufacturing-trends-to-watch-in-2026/) - With 2026 looming, now’s the time for UK manufacturers to take stock of their internal operations and external trends to identify how and where they can gain a competitive advantage and drive growth in the new year. 2025 saw the growth of a number of emerging technologies, including the further growth of integrated technologies like
- [FANUC RELIABILITY UNDERPINS AUTONOMOUS LASER CUTTING CELL FOR SELLAFIELD](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/27/fanuc-reliability-underpins-autonomous-laser-cutting-cell-for-sellafield-2/) - 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
- [BBC star Patrick Grant to lead Made in Britain's Impact Awards to celebrate manufacturing excellence](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/27/bbc-star-patrick-grant-to-lead-made-in-britains-impact-awards-to-celebrate-manufacturing-excellence/) - Founder of Community Clothing and Great British Sewing Bee judge will highlight the “transformative role of manufacturing” Leading manufacturing trade body Made in Britain will celebrate the outstanding achievements and innovations made within the UK manufacturing sector at next week’s Impact Awards. Made in Britain is delighted to announce that Patrick Grant, star judge of
- [Feedback devices: exploring linear, rotary, and sine encoders](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/feedback-devices-exploring-linear-rotary-and-sine-encoders/) - Encoders are the most widely used feedback devices for electric motor control, capable of delivering precise position and speed feedback for closed-loop performance. With numerous technology options to choose from, selection of the right encoder technology is critical. Gerard Bush, engineering advisor at motion specialist INMOCO, discusses the technology behind incremental encoders. In a recent
- [Water innovation potential mapped at summit ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/27/water-innovation-potential-mapped-at-summit/) - The scale of the challenges for innovation has never been greater in the UK water sector – that was the message from the Innovation Summit jointly hosted by British Water and Bentley Systems in the City of London on 30 September 2025. The event was conceived by Bob Taylor, convenor of the newly launched Innovation
- [Smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/smart-leak-detection-builds-drought-resilience-worldwide/) - Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, product line director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. Droughts are becoming longer, harsher and more frequent - with impacts that are accelerating. According to the Organisation
- [Sprint Z3 – The driving force behind the ECOSPEED series](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/sprint-z3-the-driving-force-behind-the-ecospeed-series/) - How a three-axis machine revolutionized aircraft construction While the recent EMO 2025 exhibition celebrated its 50th anniversary, Starrag looks back on an engineering anniversary of its own: 25 years of Sprint Z3. The inconspicuous machining head of the ECOSPEED series was officially presented for the first time in the year 2000. What began as a
- [Anritsu Supports EU Market Expansion by Ensuring Safety and Compliance of 5G Wireless Devices](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/anritsu-supports-eu-market-expansion-by-ensuring-safety-and-compliance-of-5g-wireless-devices/) - ANRITSU CORPORATION has enhanced the functions of its New Radio RF Conformance Test System ME7873NR to support 5G wireless device conformance tests and compliance with the ETSI*1 EN 301 908-25 standard under the European Radio Equipment Directive (RED). By using these enhanced functions, manufacturers can ensure regulatory compliance for 5G wireless devices sold in the
- [Cimbali Group presents its 2024 Sustainability Report ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/cimbali-group-presents-its-2024-sustainability-report/) - Key updates include alignment with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the introduction of a double materiality analysis, the achievement of 100% renewable electricity purchased in Italy, and the launch of a Supplier Code of Conduct Cimbali Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional coffee machines, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report “Our
- [Business leaders, ministers and cross-party policy makers back Made in Britain at political conferences](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/business-leaders-ministers-and-cross-party-policy-makers-back-made-in-britain-at-political-conferences/) - Manufacturing trade body Made in Britain gained recognition from the likes of Sir Ed Davey, Rachel Reeves and Mel Stride during its tour of party political conferences this autumn, championing greater outcomes for its 2,200 members and the wider manufacturing sector. The not-for-profit trade organisation took its respected trademark and brand to the political party
- [SNIPEF welcomes clean energy jobs plan but warns electricity costs must be addressed to deliver fair transition](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/snipef-welcomes-clean-energy-jobs-plan-but-warns-electricity-costs-must-be-addressed-to-deliver-fair-transition/) - Federation says recognition of plumbing and heating engineers is vital, but affordability and clarity on energy pricing remain key The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a UK-wide clean energy jobs plan (19 October), describing it as an important and positive move that finally recognises the essential role of
- [Watlow Showcases Advanced Electrification Solutions for Decarbonizing Downstream Industries at ADIPEC 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/watlow-showcases-advanced-electrification-solutions-for-decarbonizing-downstream-industries-at-adipec-2025/) - Watlow®, a global leader in industrial technology and thermal systems, will present its latest electrification innovations at ADIPEC 2025, underlining the company’s commitment to helping the oil, gas, and chemical industries accelerate their decarbonization journeys. Visitors to Watlow’s booth 2310 in hall 2 will experience a 3D model and dedicated video demonstration showcasing how Watlow’s
- [DS Smith and BSH Nazarje collaborate to replace expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) in Bosch household blenders with a sustainable fibre-based alternative](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/08/ds-smith-and-bsh-nazarje-collaborate-to-replace-expanded-polystyrene-foam-eps-in-bosch-household-blenders-with-a-sustainable-fibre-based-alternative/) - DS Smith, an International Paper company, a leading global provider of fibre-based packaging solutions, and BSH Nazarje, BSH Hišni aparati d.o.o. Nazarje, a Slovenian company that is part of the BSH Home Appliances Group, have collaborated to develop a sustainable and universal packaging solution for Bosch hand mixers. The corrugated cardboard packaging solution, DS Smith
- [How manufacturers are ensuring leak tightness in drainage pipes and seals](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/09/how-manufacturers-are-ensuring-leak-tightness-in-drainage-pipes-and-seals/) - By Paul Grills, BPF Pipes Group There is plenty of talk about preventing leaks in below ground water and drainage pipes and the importance of good installation; however, ensuring the quality and long-term performance of these pipes starts well before they are actually installed. British Plastics Federation (BPF) Pipes Group manufacturers make their products to
- [LotusWorks celebrate three nominations at upcoming engineering awards ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/20/lotusworks-celebrate-three-nominations-at-upcoming-engineering-awards/) - LotusWorks has been selected as a finalist in three categories for this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards, which take place next week. The company is shortlisted for the following categories: Engineering Firm of the Year Excellence in Health & Safety Engineering Team of the Year – for its Datacentre Commissioning Team. The Engineering Excellence Awards recognise
- [Empowering India’s leading cable manufacturer HFCL with high-quality printing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/16/empowering-indias-leading-cable-manufacturer-hfcl-with-high-quality-printing/) - How precise marking ensures HFCL’s annual production of 25 million fiber kilometers. HFCL Limited produces around 25 million fiber kilometers every year – enough to cover the distance between the Earth and the Moon 60 times over. This makes the Indian technology company one of the leading manufacturers in the global fiber optic cable market.
- [WCSEE equipment selected for major wastewater upgrade ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/16/wcsee-equipment-selected-for-major-wastewater-upgrade/) - Anglian Water has completed the installation of specialist wastewater treatment equipment from WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). A total of 10 WCSEE Hybrid modular biological treatment units and two Flocell XFMs for tertiary solids removal were put in place as part of a major upgrade of Horning Knackers Wood water recycling centre (WRC) in north Norfolk.
- [Award Win for Ishida’s AI-Powered Production Monitoring Software Showcases the Future of Intelligent Food Manufacturing ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/16/award-win-for-ishidas-ai-powered-production-monitoring-software-showcases-the-future-of-intelligent-food-manufacturing/) - Ishida’s revolutionary AI-driven remote production monitoring software, Sentinel 5.0, has been awarded the Innovative Processing System accolade at the 2025 PPMA Total Show Awards, which recognise excellence in the processing and packaging machinery industry. Launched in November 2024, Sentinel 5.0 combines machine performance monitoring with comprehensive data capture to give food manufacturers a smarter, consolidated and
- [At 2000 m Altitude, Only a Bobcat Can Lead the Way](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/16/at-2000-m-altitude-only-a-bobcat-can-lead-the-way/) - Nestled high in the mountains, Chez Gaston is a true family institution located between Savoie and Haute-Savoie, in the French Alps near Mont Blanc. Every winter, ensuring access to the restaurant from the first day of the season is a top priority. To meet this challenge, owner Grégoire found the perfect solution with the help
- [AWI grants three Black Country wishes with £5,000 ‘Wired for Good’ donation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/15/awi-grants-three-black-country-wishes-with-5000-wired-for-good-donation/) - Three Black Country children and their families are set to have their wishes granted thanks to the support of a local manufacturer. Alloy Wire International (AWI) has donated £5000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® as part of its ‘Wired for Good campaign’ and this will immediately go towards rescuing the magic of childhood for children with
- [Ivana Radic Borsic Named New Executive Vice President (EVP) and Managing Director of CorteCros](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/15/ivana-radic-borsic-named-new-executive-vice-president-evp-and-managing-director-of-cortecros/) - Cortec® Appoints New EVP to Command Global Growth and Sustainability Drive from CorteCros EU Manufacturing Hub Cortec® Corporation, a global leader in environmentally safe corrosion protection technologies, is proud to announce the appointment of Ivana Radic Borsic to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) and Managing Director of its key European subsidiary, CorteCros d.o.o.
- [Titan Enterprises Highlights Critical Customer Testing Phase in Development of New Ultrasonic Beverage Flowmeter](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/15/titan-enterprises-highlights-critical-customer-testing-phase-in-development-of-new-ultrasonic-beverage-flowmeter/) - Titan Enterprises, a leading manufacturer of innovative flow measurement solutions, is spotlighting the customer testing phase as a vital milestone in the research and development of its latest breakthrough product: a low-cost ultrasonic beverage flowmeter designed specifically for Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) drinks dispensing systems. Developed in response to a drinks dispenser OEM’s request, the
- [For more than 50 years we’ve been leading the way in temperature measurement excellence. Here’s to the next 50...](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/15/for-more-than-50-years-weve-been-leading-the-way-in-temperature-measurement-excellence-heres-to-the-next-50/) - From small beginnings in 1971, Labfacility has grown and evolved into the UK’s leading ISO 9001-accredited manufacturer and supplier for the complete temperature chain. From Temperature Sensors, Thermocouple Connectors and Cabling to supporting instrumentation and components, we are the GO-TO people for temperature measurement products. To sustain longevity, you have to evolve... Ask the experts...
- [Regal Rexnord Premium Services: Driving efficiency in the beverage industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/13/regal-rexnord-premium-services-driving-efficiency-in-the-beverage-industry/) - Regal Rexnord™ is transforming the way drinks manufacturers manage, maintain, and optimize their conveyor systems through its innovative Premium Services program. Tailored to the specific challenges of the beverage sector, these services are designed to minimize unplanned downtime, extend asset lifespan, and boost overall line efficiency, all while supporting customers with fewer in-house maintenance resources.
- [National Challenge Inspires Students to Pursue a Future in STEM](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/13/national-challenge-inspires-students-to-pursue-a-future-in-stem/) - Students across the UK tackle sustainable future challenge as part of competition supported by Air Products Over 1,000 students from across the country showcased innovative solutions at London's Barbican Centre this month for the grand finals of The National Careers Challenge, where students pitched their ideas to panels of industry judges. The event saw the
- [Reconditioning Re-invented](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/13/reconditioning-re-invented/) - Together with its customers, Seco, part of Sandvik Group, is redefining how cutting tools can be managed and used, driving greater efficiency and sustainability throughout the product lifecycle. A key contributor is the reconditioning program of Seco for solid carbide tools helping customers to reduce both environmental impact and tooling costs. Through our advanced reconditioning
- [Quickparts Unveils “Quick Mould” Redefining Rapid Tooling with 5-Day Turnarounds Across Europe](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/13/quickparts-unveils-quick-mould-redefining-rapid-tooling-with-5-day-turnarounds-across-europe/) - This Bold New Service Offering Brings New Levels of Flexibility to Rapid Tooling, Streamlining Design, Tooling, Injection Moulding and Delivery Celebrating its 35th anniversary as a trusted partner to manufacturers worldwide, Quickparts today announced the launch of Quick Mould, a cutting-edge rapid tooling solution designed to transform product development speed and flexibility for customers across
- [SolderKing Marks Seven Years of Growth and International Recognition](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/13/solderking-marks-seven-years-of-growth-and-international-recognition/) - SolderKing Assembly Materials Ltd, a leading UK-based manufacturer of soldering materials and consumables, is celebrating seven years of innovation, growth, and international success. Since its founding in 2018, SolderKing has earned a reputation for producing high-quality, regulatory-compliant products that support manufacturers across a range of industries. The past year has been a particularly significant one
- [Rovanperä takes on new challenge with Toyota Gazoo Racing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/13/rovanpera-takes-on-new-challenge-with-toyota-gazoo-racing/) - Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team driver Kalle Rovanperä has announced his decision to move on from rallying at the end of the 2025 season and pursue a new challenge in motorsport. The two-time FIA World Rally Champion will remain part of the Toyota Gazoo Racing family as he takes on his new challenge in
- [Exel composites’ new India plant celebrates the start of volume shipments of wind energy components](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/13/exel-composites-new-india-plant-celebrates-the-start-of-volume-shipments-of-wind-energy-components/) - Pultruded composites manufacturer Exel Composites’ joint venture Kineco Exel Composites India (KECI) has reached volume production capacity at its new Banda facility. The factory is purpose-built to serve the wind energy sector, expanding Exel’s existing delivery capability in other regions. Following testing throughout 2024 and 2025, the site is now fully operational with dedicated lines
- [OCS to Acquire EMCOR UK, Strengthening Technical and Engineering Capabilities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/30/ocs-to-acquire-emcor-uk-strengthening-technical-and-engineering-capabilities/) - OCS has announced the acquisition of EMCOR Group (UK) plc, a provider of hard services and integrated facilities management. The proposed acquisition will broaden OCS’s capabilities and increase its presence across the UK and Ireland, particularly in engineering and technical services. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals, with completion expected by the end of 2025.
- [Toyota Gazoo Racing win in Portugal to secure fourth consecutive W2RC World Championship](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/30/toyota-gazoo-racing-win-in-portugal-to-secure-fourth-consecutive-w2rc-world-championship/) - Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC delivered a commanding one-two victory at BP Ultimate Rally Raid Portugal yesterday (29 September) to secure the 2025 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) manufacturers’ title with one round still to go. The GR Hilux EVOs completed the team’s second win of the season on Stage 5, which took crews on a
- [Functional safety up to SIL 3 in potentially explosive areas](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/30/functional-safety-up-to-sil-3-in-potentially-explosive-areas/) - The configurable safety modules of the PSRmodular XC product family from Phoenix Contact have been certified for use in potentially explosive areas. This extends the range of applications further. The PSRmodular XC product family is designed for use in extreme ambient conditions. With the easy configuration, safety-related applications up to SIL 3 and PL e can
- [West Midlands businesses count the cost of JLR cyber-attack - survey](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/30/west-midlands-businesses-count-the-cost-of-jlr-cyber-attack-survey/) - 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.
- [Cool Under Pressure: Winning the War on Corrosion in Data Center Cooling Systems](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/30/cool-under-pressure-winning-the-war-on-corrosion-in-data-center-cooling-systems/) - With the unprecedented rise in cloud-computing and AI, the need for data centers and supercomputers is booming. This astronomical output of artificial brain activity demands enormous amounts of power that quickly convert to heat as these mega-computers process billions of “thoughts” per second. The natural consequence is the proliferation of giant cooling towers alongside new
- [Cornerstone Becomes the First UK Towerco to Adopt Vyntelligence AI Platform for Faster, Safer Site Delivery](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/30/cornerstone-becomes-the-first-uk-towerco-to-adopt-vyntelligence-ai-platform-for-faster-safer-site-delivery/) - Cornerstone, the UK’s leading mobile infrastructure company, has announced a landmark partnership with Vyntelligence (Vyn®), the market-leading Agentic Video Intelligence Work Platform, to accelerate tower site delivery, reduce audit costs, and raise safety standards across its entire national portfolio. With an increasing demand of mobile network operators (MNOs) and the government, the UK faces a
- [Atlas Copco's Modular Hybrid Power Generators are redefining off-grid power solutions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/29/atlas-copcos-modular-hybrid-power-generators-are-redefining-off-grid-power-solutions/) - Addressing the growing demand for efficient and environmentally responsible power, Atlas Copco introduces its EPH series of modular hybrid power generators. Designed as a direct and cost-effective alternative to traditional diesel units, these intelligent systems drastically cut fuel consumption and operational costs while providing dependable energy exactly where and when it's needed. Atlas Copco is
- [Powering the future of med-tech devices: EMS returns to Medical Technology Ireland with innovative micro motor solutions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/26/powering-the-future-of-med-tech-devices-ems-returns-to-medical-technology-ireland-with-innovative-micro-motor-solutions/) - Marking its fourth consecutive exhibit, micro drive system supplier Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) will attend Medical Technology Ireland, taking place September 24 to 25 at Galway Racecourse, Ireland. Exhibiting from stand 78, EMS will showcase a selection of high precise motion solutions that serve the industry, including demonstrations of FAULHABER’s DC brushless servomotors and stepper
- [When Automation Fails: Lessons in Cyber Resilience from Europe's Airport Ransomware Attack](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/26/when-automation-fails-lessons-in-cyber-resilience-from-europes-airport-ransomware-attack/) - Mantas Sabeckis, a white hat hacker and infosec researcher, explores the recent airport cyberattack and explains why it should awaken every business relying on digital systems and the third-party vendors behind them. This past weekend, millions of travelers faced a modern nightmare: delays, cancellations, and chaos at some of Europe’s busiest airports – Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin
- [Blackline Safety Named One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for Seventh Consecutive Year](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/29/blackline-safety-named-one-of-canadas-top-growing-companies-for-seventh-consecutive-year/) - Blackline also joins the S&P/TSX SmallCap and S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Indexes Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, has been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine for the seventh consecutive year, with three-year revenue growth of 134%. This achievement
- [Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2025 to Unveil New Technologies Driving the Future of Canadian Manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/26/canadian-manufacturing-technology-show-2025-to-unveil-new-technologies-driving-the-future-of-canadian-manufacturing/) - CMTS 2025 gets underway in Toronto on Sept. 29, featuring latest offerings from more than 750 industry suppliers The future of Canadian manufacturing will take centre stage next week as Canada’s leading industry event, the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS 2025), returns to the Toronto Congress Centre Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, bigger in both
- [Toyota Woven City officially launches as a test course for the future of mobility](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/26/toyota-woven-city-officially-launches-as-a-test-course-for-the-future-of-mobility/) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Woven by Toyota, Inc. (WbyT) today announced the official launch of Toyota Woven City (Woven City) in Susono City, Japan. The project was first unveiled in 2020 and has since been jointly developed by the two companies. To mark the occasion, Toyota and WbyT hosted a launch event in Shizuoka
- [Four-Channel Thermocouple Measurement with Integrated Conditioning Now Possible with ±1.5°C System Accuracy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/26/four-channel-thermocouple-measurement-with-integrated-conditioning-now-possible-with-±1-5c-system-accuracy/) - Microchip’s MCP9604 thermocouple conditioning IC reduces the cost and complexity of in-line production applications that operate in high and low temperature extremes Precision four-channel temperature measurement is critical for production-line applications ranging from chemical and food processing, manufacturing process control and medical and HVAC equipment to refrigerated, cryogenic and other carefully controlled environments. With the
- [Multidisciplined engineering firm opens doors to community for National Manufacturing Day 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/26/multidisciplined-engineering-firm-opens-doors-to-community-for-national-manufacturing-day-2025/) - 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
- [New Derbyshire event celebrates National Manufacturing Day](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/08/new-derbyshire-event-celebrates-national-manufacturing-day/) - 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
- [Think Group invests in new talent to accelerate growth and innovation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/06/think-group-invests-in-new-talent-to-accelerate-growth-and-innovation/) - 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
- [Caracol Acquires Weber’s Additive Manufacturing Assets](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/02/caracol-acquires-webers-additive-manufacturing-assets/) - 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
- [BCMPA Members Quench Demand for Functional and Wellness Drinks](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/08/bcmpa-members-quench-demand-for-functional-and-wellness-drinks/) - The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reports that demand for drinks that deliver more than just hydration is transforming the landscape for brands and manufacturers alike. The UK’s contract manufacturing and packing sector is bubbling with innovation as the functional beverage market surges ahead. From gut-friendly sodas to brain-boosting beverages,
- [HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire presents Gill Instruments with prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/03/hm-lord-lieutenant-of-hampshire-presents-gill-instruments-with-prestigious-kings-award-for-enterprise/) - Gill Instruments, a leading designer and manufacturer of meteorological measurement equipment, was officially presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson Esq, during a ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Lymington on Friday 19 September. The award recognises Gill Instruments’ exceptional contribution to international trade
- [World’s First Successful Remote Diagnosis for Multicore Optical Fiber Cable by Anritsu and KDDI Research](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/06/worlds-first-successful-remote-diagnosis-for-multicore-optical-fiber-cable-by-anritsu-and-kddi-research/) - New Assurance for Global Communications Infrastructure ANRITSU CORPORATION (“Anritsu”), and KDDI Research, Inc. (“KDDI Research”) have, for the first time in the world, designed a remote monitoring system for next-generation optical submarine cables using multicore optical fiber (Note 1), and have successfully demonstrated the measurement of optical path characteristics (Note 2) in a trial environment
- [EMW heavy-duty slurry pump range expanded with two new high-capacity sizes Issued on behalf of: Sulzer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/06/emw-heavy-duty-slurry-pump-range-expanded-with-two-new-high-capacity-sizes-issued-on-behalf-of-sulzer/) - EMW heavy-duty slurry pump range expanded with two new high-capacity sizes The trusted EMW series of heavy-duty slurry pumps has been expanded with the introduction of two new, bigger sizes, significantly increasing the performance range of the product family. When performance and durability matter Traditionally slurry pumps are needed in mining, minerals and metals processing,
- [From Box to Bedside: Unlocking Patient-Centric Care with Connected Packaging](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/05/from-box-to-bedside-unlocking-patient-centric-care-with-connected-packaging/) - Pharmaceutical packaging is playing an increasing role in patient–centric care. The integration of smart 2D codes and connected digital platforms can provide a direct link between pharma manufacturers, healthcare providers, and patients. As Bart Vansteenkiste, Global Life Sciences Sector Manager, Domino Printing Sciences, explains, pharmaceutical packaging is not the end point of production but the
- [Rapid Fusion adds its 3D printing expertise to Compute Maritime’s £700,000 vessel transformation project](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/06/rapid-fusion-adds-its-3d-printing-expertise-to-compute-maritimes-700000-vessel-transformation-project/) - One of the UK’s leading specialists in robotic 3D printing systems will lead the manufacturing element of a new £700,000 project to transform maritime vessel design and production. Rapid Fusion, which develops advanced production solutions from its R&D centre in Exeter, will join forces with Compute Maritime and consortium partners BYD Naval Architects, Siemens Digital
- [Island Canopy Hoods](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/02/island-canopy-hoods/) - Island Canopy Hoods are ideal to locate over peninsulas and are designed to collect and exhaust corrosive vapors, heat, steam, and odors when mounted over areas with water baths, hot plates, or portable equipment. Manufactured of molded one-piece composite resin, canopy hoods are lightweight and can be wall-mounted or suspended from the ceiling. The canopy
- [Datalogic & StayLinked: Pioneers of Future with Ready Mobile Solutions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/02/datalogic-staylinked-pioneers-of-future-with-ready-mobile-solutions/) - Datalogic Strengthens Partnership with StayLinked to Empower its Mobile Terminal Portfolio with Pre-Licensed SmartTE on Skorpio X5 GUN. Datalogic, a global leader in automatic data capture and industrial automation markets, is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with StayLinked, a recognized technology leader in modern terminal emulation solutions. This enhanced collaboration reflects Datalogic’s
- [OPEN MIND Technologies UK Appoints New Country Manager](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/06/open-mind-technologies-uk-appoints-new-country-manager/) - OPEN MIND Technologies UK has appointed Ken Baldwin as its new Managing Director, effective 1st September 2025. Baldwin previously served as Sales Director at OPEN MIND UK and has been with the company for over 20 years. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s operations and focus on driving further business growth and
- [G&P expands growing team with business manager appointment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/02/gp-expands-growing-team-with-business-manager-appointment/) - Leading global quality group G&P has announced the appointment of Kevin Hitchmough as UK business manager. The appointment demonstrates the firm’s commitment to operational investment, strengthening its service offer and further accelerating its ambitious growth plans. Having spent more than 35 years in senior operations, process and engineering roles, Hitchmough brings proven expertise in OEM
- [Caunton Engineering Celebrates Relaunch of its Training Academy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/10/02/caunton-engineering-celebrates-relaunch-of-its-training-academy/) - Nottingham engineering business showcases expanded facility to mark 20 years of operation. Employees who joined academy as apprentices now represent almost a quarter of the company’s workforce. Nottingham-based Caunton Engineering has completed the refurbishment of its highly successful training academy, marking 20 years of operation. More than 100 apprentices have passed through the Caunton Academy’s
- [Thermocouple Connectors: Precision and Reliability from Labfacility](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/25/thermocouple-connectors-precision-and-reliability-from-labfacility/) - Thermocouple connectors are vital components in temperature measurement systems, ensuring accurate and reliable connections between thermocouples and instrumentation. As a trusted name in temperature sensing and control, Labfacility offers a comprehensive range of thermocouple connectors designed to meet the demands of various industries, from manufacturing and process control to research laboratories. The Role of Thermocouple
- [ESI Technology Ltd Achieves AS9100D Certification: A New Chapter in Quality and Opportunity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/25/esi-technology-ltd-achieves-as9100d-certification-a-new-chapter-in-quality-and-opportunity-2/) - We are delighted to announce that ESI Technology Ltd has successfully achieved AS9100D certification, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This globally recognised standard affirms our dedication to the highest levels of quality, precision, and customer satisfaction in every aspect of our operations. AS9100D is more than
- [‘Record number’ of British manufacturers enter the Made in Britain Impact Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/02/record-number-of-british-manufacturers-enter-the-made-in-britain-impact-awards/) - The awards have experienced a 160% surge in some categories, highlighting the growing interest in export expertise, social impact awareness and innovation for the nation’s manufacturing sector The Made in Britain Impact Awards, which will return on Wednesday 5th November to highlight innovation, sustainability and leadership in UK manufacturing, has received its highest ever number
- [Made Smarter North West powers growing peer network of digital manufacturing champions ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/24/made-smarter-north-west-powers-growing-peer-network-of-digital-manufacturing-champions/) - More than 50 manufacturers join the Leading Change for Digital Champions programme to embrace technology Made Smarter North West, the government-backed technology adoption programme, is celebrating the impact of its fast-track skills initiative which has empowered more than 50 manufacturers to embrace digital transformation. Since launch, nine cohorts of 84 people from 53 companies have
- [Fieldcode and Parloa Partner to Deliver AI Voice Agents for Field Service Automation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/23/fieldcode-and-parloa-partner-to-deliver-ai-voice-agents-for-field-service-automation/) - Fieldcode becomes the first Field Service platform to integrate Parloa’s enterprise-grade AI agents Fieldcode, the field service management (FSM) software provider known for its Zero-Touch automation, and Parloa, a software company specializing in agentic AI for enterprise customer service, have announced a strategic partnership. Through the integration of Parloa’s advanced voice AI technology, Fieldcode becomes
- [From seawater to freshwater: How Sulzer powers every step of the desalination process](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/23/from-seawater-to-freshwater-how-sulzer-powers-every-step-of-the-desalination-process/) - With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing freshwater availability, population growth placing increasing pressure on existing resources, and industrial demands pushing water consumption to new heights, global water scarcity has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. According to a 2024 United Nations report (1), roughly half of the global population currently
- [Downstream manufacturers to foot the bill again warns the CBM, as non-commodity electricity prices set to soar](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/24/downstream-manufacturers-to-foot-the-bill-again-warns-the-cbm-as-non-commodity-electricity-prices-set-to-soar/) - 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
- [First-of-its-Kind Ontario High School Program Gets Top Marks for Boosting “Made in Canada” Manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/23/first-of-its-kind-ontario-high-school-program-gets-top-marks-for-boosting-made-in-canada-manufacturing/) - 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
- [Using Advanced Technologies to Understand Methane Emissions in the Biogas Industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/23/using-advanced-technologies-to-understand-methane-emissions-in-the-biogas-industry/) - In communities across the globe, daily life creates waste that can be challenging to manage, including agriculture byproducts, livestock manure, and even leftover or discarded food all generate organic waste that produce methane during decomposition. Left alone, this decomposing matter poses an environmental risk. But when managed properly, waste can be transformed into biogas—a form
- [Xylem Flygt pumps selected for London’s Silvertown Tunnel ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/23/xylem-flygt-pumps-selected-for-londons-silvertown-tunnel/) - The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. Xylem has provided six surface water pumping stations along the route of the 1.4km Silvertown Tunnel, a major piece of new
- [Chesterfield’s Manufacturing Festival inspires next generation of engineers and innovators](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/23/chesterfields-manufacturing-festival-inspires-next-generation-of-engineers-and-innovators/) - Chesterfield recognises its manufacturers and engineers over the next month through the return of an annual celebratory campaign. Taking place from 25 September until the end of October, the Made in Chesterfield festival aims to change perceptions of the manufacturing industry by connecting Chesterfield’s students with real-world experiences in local advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses.
- [There’s something in the air: When are air springs the optimal choice of isolator?](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/23/theres-something-in-the-air-when-are-air-springs-the-optimal-choice-of-isolator/) - Designing vibration isolation systems to ensure sensitive scientific and medical equipment operate effectively usually involves working to a specification with very demanding vibration criteria. Conventional isolators such as spring mounts are often unable to deliver the required level of vibration control. Here, Adam Fox, engineer and director of vibration engineering specialist Mason UK, explains how and
- [Sojitz Tech-Innovation Selects Anritsu Test Solution to Assure Wireless Quality of Private 5G Platforms](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/18/sojitz-tech-innovation-selects-anritsu-test-solution-to-assure-wireless-quality-of-private-5g-platforms/) - Sojitz Tech-Innovation Co., Ltd. (STech I) has selected Anritsu’s Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Field Master Pro MS2090A to evaluate the wireless quality of its private 5G platforms, aimed at the Japanese market. The MS2090A has an extensive track record in private 5G verification experiments conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, earning high marks
- [SDUK CONTINUES LEARNING JOURNEY AT PTIC](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/18/sduk-continues-learning-journey-at-ptic/) - Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK has arranged for the Polymer Training & Innovation Centre (PTIC) in Telford to temporarily host students from its award-winning training academy during the development of a new facility. This initiative aims to enhance access to the company’s highly regarded injection moulding and processing training programme, extending its reach to more learners
- [Brandauer stamps out the next chapter with MBO](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/18/brandauer-stamps-out-the-next-chapter-with-mbo/) - 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
- [Taking Brands from Concept to Production at London Packaging Week 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/17/taking-brands-from-concept-to-production-at-london-packaging-week-2025/) - The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, is heading to London Packaging Week 2025, ready to connect brands with outsourcing partners that drive efficiency, scale businesses and speed up time to market. Taking place at Excel London on 15 -16 October, the BCMPA team will be available on stand B61 to
- [Made Smarter and PrintCity power North West’s rise as UK hotspot for 3D printing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/17/made-smarter-and-printcity-power-north-wests-rise-as-uk-hotspot-for-3d-printing/) - 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%)
- [Preventative approach vital for water resilience ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/17/preventative-approach-vital-for-water-resilience/) - Following acquisition by Grundfos in 2023, remote telemetry and data analytics company Metasphere has entered a new era. To explore what this means for the company, its customers, and the wider water sector, chief executive Lau Pinholt Jensen shares his perspective ahead of the WWEM Expo. The water sector needs to move beyond simply responding
- [Why 2D FEA is the Missing Link in Engineering Education](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/17/why-2d-fea-is-the-missing-link-in-engineering-education/) - Simplifying complex concepts through accessible modelling and how mobile tools are helping students build real-world intuition faster. Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool at the heart of structural engineering, but it remains one of the more abstract and challenging topics for students to master. While most courses dive into full 3D simulations using
- [UrbanChain targets full US commercial scale by 2028](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/17/urbanchain-targets-full-us-commercial-scale-by-2028/) - It comes as UrbanChain is selected as one of only eight UK companies for New York’s Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme, paving the way for US job creation and climate partnerships. UrbanChain, the UK’s fastest-growing CleanTech company, today confirmed it will reach full commercial scale in the United States by 2028, with a pilot project
- [ECITB unveils new strategy to address skills shortages and support industry growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/17/ecitb-unveils-new-strategy-to-address-skills-shortages-and-support-industry-growth/) - The employer-led Board of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has unveiled its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to address skills shortages and support industry growth. The strategy sets out a five-year plan, from 2026 to 2030, to develop the skills needed for the delivery of critical infrastructure projects,
- [The Scottish growers using robots for a sweeter, greener harvest](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/17/the-scottish-growers-using-robots-for-a-sweeter-greener-harvest/) - Following one of the hottest summers on record, award-winning berry producer Angus Soft Fruits has been harnessing cutting-edge technology to protect Scotland’s beloved berry harvest. By incorporating robotics into the growing process, the business is ensuring top-quality fruit reaches consumers while championing sustainable farming. This commitment to rethinking modern farming was recently recognised on the
- [Bodycote Delivers Zero-Emissions Milestone in Drive for Sustainable Leadership Derby and Rotherham Plants Set Blueprint for Global Rollout, Without Offsets](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/15/bodycote-delivers-zero-emissions-milestone-in-drive-for-sustainable-leadership-derby-and-rotherham-plants-set-blueprint-for-global-rollout-without-offsets/) - Bodycote has today announced a significant milestone in its ambitious sustainability agenda; bucking the recent ‘green-hushing’ trend and highlighting both the feasibility of 2030 decarbonisation targets and customer demand for greener practices. Bodycote, the world’s leading provider of precision heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, has announced that two of its UK facilities –
- [New single-position Valvetrab SPP surge protection](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/15/new-single-position-valvetrab-spp-surge-protection/) - The type 2 surge protection devices from Phoenix Contact’s Safe Protection Plus (SPP) product family are now also available in single-position versions. This adds five ready-to-install products to the existing series, each of which is available with and without a remote indication contact. Safe Protection Plus is synonymous with pioneering installation and safety features that
- [KEMTILE TO SHOWCASE SINGLE SOURCE FLOORING SOLUTIONS AT PPMA 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/12/kemtile-to-showcase-single-source-flooring-solutions-at-ppma-2025/) - Kemtile is using PPMA 2025 to engage prospective customers on the benefits of coming to an internationally-backed industrial flooring and drainage business with a single source approach to flooring projects across the process and packaging industry. The PPMA Show (23rd-25th Sept) is the largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition held annually at NEC Birmingham in
- [Find your lifting answers at LiftEx 2025 in Liverpool](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/12/find-your-lifting-answers-at-liftex-2025-in-liverpool/) - Celebrating its 20th year at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 18th & 19th November, LiftEx is a must visit for anybody involved with procuring or using services and lifting equipment to support manufacturing, engineering, construction, oil & gas, renewables, offshore, logistics, defence, utilities and entertainment operations around the world. It offers the perfect opportunity for finding
- [How the eSIM simplifies the management of IoT devices](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/11/how-the-esim-simplifies-the-management-of-iot-devices/) - The IoT is growing dynamically and the eSIM plays a central role in this, as it enables the secure, flexible and scalable networking of billions of devices worldwide. As a provider of global connectivity solutions for the IoT, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) will name the numerous advantages of the eSIM and present current new developments. The number
- [FLIR ONE Pro camera aids step-change in quantifying the thermal performance of buildings](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/11/flir-one-pro-camera-aids-step-change-in-quantifying-the-thermal-performance-of-buildings/) - Building surveyors have for many years contended with the time and cost limitations of using the heat-flux plate method to calculate a building’s U-value, a measure of how well a wall, roof or floor resists heat transfer. But now, a faster, easier and more cost-effective technology is set to change the way surveyors quantify the
- [A milestone in motion: EMS and FAULHABER celebrate 40 years of partnership and precision ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/11/a-milestone-in-motion-ems-and-faulhaber-celebrate-40-years-of-partnership-and-precision/) - The year is 1985. Live Aid was on TV, mobile phones were the size of bricks and the idea of remote robotic surgery or responsive prosthetics was the stuff of science fiction. It was also the year that precision gearbox manufacturer, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) and, German drive system specialist, FAULHABER started their partnership. Here,
- [MAPAL to Showcase Innovative Tooling Solutions at Advanced Engineering 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/11/mapal-to-showcase-innovative-tooling-solutions-at-advanced-engineering-2025/) - On stand N182 at Advanced Engineering leading tooling experts MAPAL will be presenting a range of their latest innovative tooling solutions with a focus on Aerospace, Automotive, and Fluid Power sectors. Key highlights include: The UNIQ DReaM Chuck 4.5° - Now available in new lengths and interfaces. The OptiMill-Tro-Inox trochoidal milling cutter - Specially designed
- [Made in Britain to ‘champion UK manufacturing’ on national events tour](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/11/made-in-britain-to-champion-uk-manufacturing-on-national-events-tour/) - “Manufacturing connects more than components.” Made in Britain is standing up for excellence in British manufacturing this Autumn at some of the UK’s most influential industry, political, and trade events. From party conferences to rail and engineering exhibitions, the not-for-profit organisation will use each stage to amplify the voices and impact of its 2,200+ members
- [Employers wanted as In-Comm Training celebrate 200-strong ‘talent pool’](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/10/employers-wanted-as-in-comm-training-celebrate-200-strong-talent-pool/) - One of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship providers is urging companies in the Black Country, Birmingham and Shropshire to continue tapping into a 200-strong talent pool to help ease recruitment worries. In-Comm Training, which operates two state-of-the-art technical academies in Aldridge and Telford, had the biggest collection of young people looking for vocational
- [UltiMaker Introduces Secure Line from the S series, Defense-Grade 3D Printing for High-Security, On-Demand Production](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/10/ultimaker-introduces-secure-line-from-the-s-series-defense-grade-3d-printing-for-high-security-on-demand-production/) - The Secure Line transforms additive manufacturing into a frontline tactical capability across any environment. UltiMaker, a global leader in 3D printing for defense, manufacturing, and education, today announces the launch of its new Secure Line of 3D printing products built for defense and high-security environments. Leading at launch are the UltiMaker S6 Secure and UltiMaker
- [How Manufacturers Can Turn Real-Time Data into Productivity Gains](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/10/how-manufacturers-can-turn-real-time-data-into-productivity-gains/) - 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
- [Ripple effect of digital transformation creates rural manufacturing powerhouse](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/08/ripple-effect-of-digital-transformation-creates-rural-manufacturing-powerhouse/) - Digital drive, backed by Made Smarter, unites five companies on one industrial estate to embrace technology for growth and job creation A ripple effect of digital transformation is sweeping through a rural industrial estate where five manufacturers are modernising operations with support from Made Smarter. The government-funded programme, which helps SMEs adopt technologies and embrace
- [CAM Assist now used by over 1,000 machine shops globally to accelerate CNC programming with AI](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/08/cam-assist-now-used-by-over-1000-machine-shops-globally-to-accelerate-cnc-programming-with-ai/) - CloudNC announces that its CAM Assist solution is now used by over 1,000 machine shops and machinists worldwide, who use the solution’s AI to accelerate the programming of CNC machines, making them more efficient. Now, CloudNC is launching CAM Assist 2.0, a major upgrade to its AI solution that accelerates the CAM programming journey from CAD
- [Pre-Met on the charge with £500,000 ‘QSP’ relocation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/08/pre-met-on-the-charge-with-500000-qsp-relocation/) - Pre-Met has invested £500,000 into relocating the operations and welding technology of Quality Springs & Pressings (QSP) - a business it bought at the start of January. The leading metal pressings and stamping specialist has upgraded factory-wide electrical supply, freed up 10,000 sq ft of production space and created dedicated welding bays to support new
- [This Week: The Entire Metals Supply Chain Meets at UK Metals Expo, NEC Birmingham](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/08/this-week-the-entire-metals-supply-chain-meets-at-uk-metals-expo-nec-birmingham/) - The UK's only dedicated metals marketplace returns to the NEC Birmingham this Wednesday and Thursday with over 320 exhibitors and 140 expert speakers, offering solutions for rising costs and supply chain issues featuring Tata Steel, Hydro Aluminium, Bridgnorth Aluminium, EMR, ArcelorMittal and many more. This Wednesday and Thursday, 10th and11th September, the NEC Birmingham will
- [What Manufacturers Can Learn from Recent High-Profile Cyber Attacks](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/03/what-manufacturers-can-learn-from-recent-high-profile-cyber-attacks/) - Cyber threats are no longer just an IT issue – they’re a boardroom concern, especially for manufacturers. In recent months, several high-profile cyber-attacks have brought major UK businesses to a standstill – disrupting supply chains, halting production and putting customer data at risk. These incidents are a powerful reminder that cyber threats are growing in
- [IGD Launches Allergen Risk Assessment Template to Drive Consistency Across Food Supply Chain  ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/04/igd-launches-allergen-risk-assessment-template-to-drive-consistency-across-food-supply-chain/) - New guidance developed in consultation with industry leaders aims to transform allergen process management IGD has announced the launch of its new allergen risk assessment template and accompanying guidance. This significant initiative is set to bring greater consistency in allergen procedures and support improved food safety for allergy sufferers nationwide. With food allergies and intolerances
- [LOCTITE® Adhesive Expertise Drives Innovation in Medical Device Manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/04/loctite-adhesive-expertise-drives-innovation-in-medical-device-manufacturing/) - LOCTITE®, a global leader in adhesives, has launched a new range of flexible and rigid LED-curable adhesives — including LOCTITE® AA 3951 / AA 3953 and LOCTITE® AA 3961 / AA 3963 – developed to meet the stringent demands of modern medical device assembly. The launch forms a key part of LOCTITE®’s latest ‘Bonded for
- [The perfect fit for bulk packers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/04/the-perfect-fit-for-bulk-packers/) - Bulk packers stand to reap the full benefits of highly flexible, automated fit-to-size boxing technology by being able to flip from runs of thousands of identical boxes to a variety of individually sized packages, using different flute types, all on the fly. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies A growing number of
- [It Will Take More than AI for Canadian Manufacturers to Succeed in Today’s Global Trade Landscape, says Industry Innovation Leader](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/04/it-will-take-more-than-ai-for-canadian-manufacturers-to-succeed-in-todays-global-trade-landscape-says-industry-innovation-leader/) - 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
- [BKT earns the highest recognition for the fourth year in a row](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/04/bkt-earns-the-highest-recognition-for-the-fourth-year-in-a-row/) - ‘Excellent Level’ certification has been confirmed again for the year 2025 under the Caterpillar ‘Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER)’ program. Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT), one of the world’s leading Off-Highway tire manufacturers, has been awarded the "Excellence Level" for the fourth consecutive year. The accolade is part of the global Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) program by
- [Offsite manufacturer expands successful apprenticeship programme](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/03/offsite-manufacturer-expands-successful-apprenticeship-programme/) - Offsite manufacturing specialist, Premier Modular, has expanded its apprenticeship programme to include three additional business divisions – now offering placements across all business divisions. Opening up apprenticeships in its commercial, planning and stores teams, Premier Modular is welcoming two quantity surveyors, a document controller and a business admin. This expansion forms part of its long-term
- [Altus Supports Datalink Electronics with Advanced Selective Soldering Solution to Boost Manufacturing Efficiency](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/03/altus-supports-datalink-electronics-with-advanced-selective-soldering-solution-to-boost-manufacturing-efficiency/) - Datalink Electronics has partnered with Altus Group to integrate a cutting-edge automated soldering solution, enhancing its production capabilities and reinforcing its strategic focus on quality, automation, and scalability. The partnership sees Altus providing comprehensive support for the installation of the Inertec Cube 460 selective soldering system at Datalink Electronics, a respected contract electronics manufacturer with
- [element14 Community hosts webinar on PC-based USB oscilloscopes](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/03/element14-community-hosts-webinar-on-pc-based-usb-oscilloscopes/) - Webinar compares PC-based USB and traditional oscilloscopes element14, an Avnet Community, in collaboration with Pico Technology, will host a webinar on 11 September from 5 to 6 p.m. BST (6 to 7 p.m. CEST) exploring the capabilities of modern, PC-based USB oscilloscopes compared with traditional benchtop models. The session will demonstrate how pairing a PC
- [Anritsu Enhances Signal Quality Analyzer with Advanced Sequence Editor for PCIe 6.0 Testing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/02/anritsu-enhances-signal-quality-analyzer-with-advanced-sequence-editor-for-pcie-6-0-testing/) - ANRITSU CORPORATION has announced significant enhancements to the Sequence Editor feature of its Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A, a high-performance Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT). The enhanced capabilities enable intuitive, GUI-based creation of test sequences for abnormal and stress conditions, streamlining the evaluation process for PCI Express® 6.0 (PCIe® 6.0) devices operating at unprecedented speeds. Key
- [Saving energy, costs and downtime: HIKMICRO sets new predictive maintenance standards for the toughest manufacturing industries](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/02/saving-energy-costs-and-downtime-hikmicro-sets-new-predictive-maintenance-standards-for-the-toughest-manufacturing-industries/) - Global industrial imaging leader, HIKMICRO, is ramping up its predictive maintenance (PdM) solutions to further boost reliability and efficiencies – especially across the challenging automotive and power-intensive manufacturing sectors. With a recent report by McKinsey & Co showing PdM reducing overall maintenance costs by 18-25% and unplanned downtime by as much as 50%, HIKMICRO’s cutting-edge
- [adi Group Celebrates Nine Years of Its Pioneering Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/02/adi-group-celebrates-nine-years-of-its-pioneering-pre-apprenticeship-scheme/) - Multi-disciplinary firm adi Group is celebrating the beginning of another year of its pre-apprenticeship scheme, which has successfully helped a number of young people embark on a rewarding engineering career. Founder, Alan Lusty, launched the scheme in 2016 with the ambition to revolutionise the future of engineering and help resolve issues around youth skills development
- [26 finalists unveiled for the ECI Training and Development Awards 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/01/26-finalists-unveiled-for-the-eci-training-and-development-awards-2025/) - The finalists for the 13th annual Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) Training & Development Awards have been unveiled as excitement builds towards the prestigious ceremony on Thursday 6 November. The event, organised by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), will bring together industry leaders, as well as the rising stars of tomorrow, for a celebration
- [Dugard Announce Strategic Restructuring to Drive Growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/01/dugard-announce-strategic-restructuring-to-drive-growth/) - As an industry-leading UK machine tool distributor, Dugard has announced a strategic restructuring that has transformed the company from a complex shareholder structure to a focused three-director leadership team. The new structure features Eric Dugard alongside Sales Director Colin Thomson and Managing Director Jamie Young, all of whom are active operational leaders within the business.
- [Recruitment drive for Bridgnorth Aluminium as it looks to champion ‘aluminium’ as a critical material at UK Metals Expo](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/09/01/recruitment-drive-for-bridgnorth-aluminium-as-it-looks-to-champion-aluminium-as-a-critical-material-at-uk-metals-expo/) - One of Shropshire’s largest employers is heading to the UK Metals Expo in September with the launch of its next recruitment drive and an important message to government. Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), which is Britain’s only fully integrated producer of flat rolled aluminium coils, is looking to fill 10 positions at its expansive site in Bridgnorth
- [Maritime project delivers 10% emissions cut and 90% faster lead times using large scale additive manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/28/maritime-project-delivers-10-emissions-cut-and-90-faster-lead-times-using-large-scale-additive-manufacturing/) - A project using large-scale additive manufacturing to produce shipbuilding components has completed its second phase, with results showing strong potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, secure supply chains and deliver significant economic benefits for the maritime sector. The project’s redesigned metal component – a topology optimised tapping ring – delivered a 10% reduction in emissions,
- [British manufacturers set to “stand out and win new orders” with newly-released certification](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/28/british-manufacturers-set-to-stand-out-and-win-new-orders-with-newly-released-certification/) - 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.
- [If It's Not Made in Metal, It's Made Using Metal — See the Future of Manufacturing at UK Metals Expo 2025 on 10-11 September](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/28/if-its-not-made-in-metal-its-made-using-metal-see-the-future-of-manufacturing-at-uk-metals-expo-2025-on-10-11-september/) - As UK manufacturing and engineering undergo rapid transformation, one event stands out as the strategic gathering for professionals across the metals value chain. UK Metals Expo 2025 (www.ukmetalsexpo.com) returns to the NEC Birmingham on 10–11 September, bringing together suppliers, innovators, and industry leaders in a solution-focused environment. Now in its fourth year, the event has built
- [Accordance Unveils RAID Solution for PCIe 4.0—Providing Protection for AI & High-Performance Applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/28/accordance-unveils-raid-solution-for-pcie-4-0-providing-protection-for-ai-high-performance-applications/) - Amid the booming development of AI applications and widespread deployment of edge computing, enterprises face an ever-growing need for protection against data loss, data downtime, and data breaches. In answer to this challenge, Accordance Systems has launched the latest entry in the company's long-running ARAID® RAID enclosure product line--the ARAID® M6 Series. Designed for AI
- [Revealing the Hidden Heat: How FLIR Empowers Advanced NiTi Alloy Research at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/28/revealing-the-hidden-heat-how-flir-empowers-advanced-niti-alloy-research-at-the-hong-kong-polytechnic-university/) - Nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys (SMAs) are unique metal alloys that can be stretched or bent when cold and hold the shape only to return to their original shape when heated. This makes NiTi SMAs useful for a wide-range of devices: surgical implants, anti-scald valves, motorized actuators, and more. Because SMAs respond to heat, researchers
- [How sustainable drainage can boost drought resilience ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/28/how-sustainable-drainage-can-boost-drought-resilience/) - As climate change drives both heavier rainfall and prolonged dry spells, SuDS are increasingly viewed as a tool to address both challenges, writes Lorna Davis, director, SuDSPlanter. With parts of England facing what the National Drought Group describes as a “nationally significant” water shortfall, water companies are responding in line with their drought plans. This
- [Aquaspira Unveils GSHC System as a Solution to UK’s Water Scarcity Threatening Economic Growth and Sustainable Development](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/28/aquaspira-unveils-gshc-system-as-a-solution-to-uks-water-scarcity-threatening-economic-growth-and-sustainable-development/) - Leader in sustainable drainage solutions for almost 20 years introduces game changing GSHC system to UK market As the UK faces its most severe water shortages in nearly a century*, this has become a significant challenge for new developments, particularly data centres for example which require millions of litres of water a year to maintain
- [From Collaboration to Innovation: Titan Enterprises and RWC Partner on Breakthrough Dispense Solution](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/from-collaboration-to-innovation-titan-enterprises-and-rwc-partner-on-breakthrough-dispense-solution/) - Since designing their first beverage flowmeter in the early 1990s, Titan Enterprises, a leading UK manufacturer of liquid flow measurement solutions, has had a long-standing supplier relationship with John Guest, part of the RWC’s family of brands. Starting out in 1949 as Reliance Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd (RMC) with a drive to transform industry, RWC
- [Hermetically Sealed Wire Thermocouple & RTD Sensors](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/hermetically-sealed-wire-thermocouple-rtd-sensors-3/) - An IP67 wire sensor that is hermetically sealed for use in corrosive or wet environments. This versatile multi-purpose sensor has been specifically designed for use in and to protect against corrosion in harsh or wet environments. It has a quick response time and can be easily cleaned. The impermeable PFA insulated flexible wire thermocouple provides
- [Feeling the Heat? It’s Time to Think about Seasonal Layup of Cooling Systems!](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/feeling-the-heat-its-time-to-think-about-seasonal-layup-of-cooling-systems/) - The middle of summer, when temperatures are soaring and air conditioning is blasting, is probably the last time most people would want to think about shutting down their cooling systems. Yet, it is the ideal time to start planning an effective anticorrosion strategy for a successful layup next fall and winter. Cortec® is here to
- [Inspiring a new generation at Construction & Engineering Week 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/inspiring-a-new-generation-at-construction-engineering-week-2025/) - More than 1,500 school children will be given a hands-on introduction to vital trades as one of the largest ever skills events takes place in Lincolnshire from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September. Now in its 21st year, the event at Lincolnshire Showground will showcase careers in the construction and engineering construction industries with practical
- [Aurrigo secures £1m+ grants to advance new autonomous transport innovations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/aurrigo-secures-1m-grants-to-advance-new-autonomous-transport-innovations/) - One of the UK’s leading autonomous technology specialists has secured more than £1m of grants to accelerate sustainable airport and transport innovations. Aurrigo International plc, which employs over 110 people at its advanced engineering centre in Coventry, has secured support from The Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder – Enhancements programme and Innovate UK’s Launchpad
- [FANUC secures major robot order for luxury car paint line](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/fanuc-secures-major-robot-order-for-luxury-car-paint-line/) - FANUC, the world's leading robot manufacturer, has received a significant order to supply a state-of-the-art paint system, including paint robots and advanced application technology, to a European luxury carmaker. Almost 50 FANUC robots will paint both car bodies and plastic add-on parts such as bumpers. “We are managing the entire project, including installation,” says Jan
- [C-TEC sparks smarter growth with digital overhaul](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/c-tec-sparks-smarter-growth-with-digital-overhaul/) - 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,
- [NORD DRIVESYSTEMS represented in more than 80 nations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/nord-drivesystems-represented-in-more-than-80-nations/) - With a global network that features locations for production, service, manufacturing and sales, NORD is a reliable partner for the industry! NORD has further strengthened its position as a leading developer and manufacturer of individual drive solutions. In addition to its headquarters in Bargteheide, the company has 48 subsidiaries on all continents. Around the world, NORD customers receive products
- [FLIR & TELEDYNE TAPTONE TO PROVIDE COCKTAIL OF INNOVATION AT DRINKTEC](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/26/flir-teledyne-taptone-to-provide-cocktail-of-innovation-at-drinktec/) - FLIR, an industry leader in thermal imaging sensors, will partner with sister brand Teledyne TapTone and its patented range of inspection equipment at the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry: Drinktec 2025 (Munich, Germany, 15-19 September). Joining forces on the same stand, the pair will demonstrate how machine builders and
- [Domino launches second returners programme to help engineers return to work after a career break](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/22/domino-launches-second-returners-programme-to-help-engineers-return-to-work-after-a-career-break/) - Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has partnered with STEM Returners for the second time, reaffirming its commitment to supporting engineering professionals in returning to work in manufacturing after a career break. The new programme includes roles based around the UK and is open to professionals with any length of career break. STEM Returners will source the
- [CleanTech Wholesale Launches AI-Powered Model to Empower Installers and Disrupt Traditional Energy Distribution](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/22/cleantech-wholesale-launches-ai-powered-model-to-empower-installers-and-disrupt-traditional-energy-distribution/) - Callidus Wholesale became CleanTech Wholesale today, leading the UK's energy revolution by empowering installers with a frictionless supply chain using technology. The rebrand is a strategic move to position the company as a champion for the independent, ambitious professionals who are the true future of the renewable energy sector. For decades, the energy distribution industry
- [Driving Growth: AI’s role in Building the Resilient, Fast and Efficient Automotive Supply Chain](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/22/driving-growth-ais-role-in-building-the-resilient-fast-and-efficient-automotive-supply-chain/) - With automotive Time to Market becoming a key area of competitive differentiation, how are organisations leveraging digitisation, including AI (Artificial Intelligence), to safeguard supply chains in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable political and economic landscape? Bodo Philipp, CEO, MHP Consulting explains. New Supply Chain Pressures For decades, the efficiency of the automotive supply chain has
- [Regal Rexnord showcases wind turbine solutions at HUSUM WIND 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/22/regal-rexnord-showcases-wind-turbine-solutions-at-husum-wind-2025/) - Regal Rexnord will return to HUSUM WIND 2025 with a powerful message for wind energy professionals: long-term reliability, improved health and safety, and real-world efficiency gains delivered by genuine parts, expert knowledge, and a hands-on approach. Visitors can meet the team in Hall 3, Stand 3C33, as well as outside at Stand 0F10, where the company’s Roadshow
- [Critical Manufacturing Acquires Convanit to Advance AI-Powered Image Analytics in Smart Manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/22/critical-manufacturing-acquires-convanit-to-advance-ai-powered-image-analytics-in-smart-manufacturing/) - Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of next-generation Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), has announced the acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for high-tech manufacturing. The acquisition marks a significant step in expanding the capabilities of the Critical Manufacturing Data Platform, enabling customers to harness the power of visual AI to drive greater
- [Blackline Safety Begins Rollout of Multi-Year Agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/22/blackline-safety-begins-rollout-of-multi-year-agreement-with-abu-dhabi-national-oil-company/) - Initial order received under new long-term purchase agreement for up to 28,000 connected gas detectors with four-year service Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world’s leading energy producers, has placed its first purchase order under a
- [Register now for Lab Innovations 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/20/register-now-for-lab-innovations-2025/) - In today’s research and diagnostic environments, pressure is mounting to reduce environmental impact. Laboratories are among the most resource-intensive spaces in any organisation, consuming up to ten times more energy than office spaces. Yet, access to guidance and practical sustainability implementation strategies remains patchy. Another key issue facing the sector is the lack of integrated
- [FANUC RELIABILITY UNDERPINS AUTONOMOUS LASER CUTTING CELL FOR SELLAFIELD](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/20/fanuc-reliability-underpins-autonomous-laser-cutting-cell-for-sellafield/) - 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
- [Rapid Fusion launches AI ‘print assistant’ to optimise 3D printing technology   ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/20/rapid-fusion-launches-ai-print-assistant-to-optimise-3d-printing-technology/) - Rapid Fusion has unveiled a new AI ‘print assistant’ that will help enhance the performance of its groundbreaking robotic additive manufacturing systems. The South-West based technology specialist’s team of developers have leveraged the power of artificial intelligence to optimise solutions for customers printing complex components for the automotive, aerospace, construction, medical and military sectors. After
- [Employee Ownership Ireland supports engineering firm establish an EOT](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/20/employee-ownership-ireland-supports-engineering-firm-establish-an-eot/) - SCC Ltd becomes latest firm to become employee-owned Holywood engineering firm, SCC Ltd, has become the most recent NI company to move to an employee ownership trust model. The MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) consulting engineers has made the transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) model which essentially, gives the team more responsibility on
- [Young people graduate from pioneering Siemens Mobility workplace programme at major manufacturing site](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/19/young-people-graduate-from-pioneering-siemens-mobility-workplace-programme-at-major-manufacturing-site/) - Train maker Siemens Mobility and partners have celebrated the success of the first year of a pioneering programme at a major manufacturing site, supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enter the world of work. The supported internship programme has seen five young people benefit from extensive support and guidance to gain
- [AstroAgency Expansion Continues with New Partnerships and U.S. Showcase](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/19/astroagency-expansion-continues-with-new-partnerships-and-u-s-showcase/) - A strategic communications and market intelligence firm dedicated to the commercial space industry is accelerating its expansion into North America, formalising two new transatlantic partnerships. UK-headquartered AstroAgency has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Technologies and Cislunar International, kicking off a six-month push to grow the firm’s connections and clients across the United
- [MHP drives further collaboration on quantum computing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/12/mhp-drives-further-collaboration-on-quantum-computing/) - Image Credit: The management and IT consultancy MHP has entered into a strategic partnership with the QuantumBW Innovation Campus. (photo: Adobe Stock) The management and IT consultancy MHP has entered into a strategic partnership with the QuantumBW Innovation Campus. The state of Baden-Württemberg’s decentralized innovation initiative connects academic partners in both fundamental and applied in
- [The future of Welding: Tadweld MD Issues Urgent Call for Support Amid Pending Skills Crisis](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/18/the-future-of-welding-tadweld-md-issues-urgent-call-for-support-amid-pending-skills-crisis/) - MD of steel fabricators issues an urgent call to support the future of the welding industry The UK is facing a crisis in its welding workforce and the numbers are alarming. WorldSkills UK estimates a shortage of more than 35,000 skilled professionals. The UK’s 2025 industrial strategy green paper specifically states “The UK has a
- [Kimberly Mawhiney Awarded as First Recipient of the MakerBot Grants Program, Bringing 3D Printing into More Classrooms](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/18/kimberly-mawhiney-awarded-as-first-recipient-of-the-makerbot-grants-program-bringing-3d-printing-into-more-classrooms/) - MakerBot Gives Back has donated over $136,000 since the initiative’s launch in January 2025. UltiMaker, a global leader in 3D printing solutions for manufacturing, defense, and education, is proud to announce Kimberly Mawhiney as the first awardee of the recently launched MakerBot Grants. Designed to help K–12 educators bring 3D printing into the classroom, the
- [Digital roadmap to accelerate net zero steel in the UK developed by InterAct-backed academics](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/18/digital-roadmap-to-accelerate-net-zero-steel-in-the-uk-developed-by-interact-backed-academics/) - University of Warwick study identifies key barriers and outlines path for digital transformation in UK steel industry An innovative study supported by the InterAct programme has developed a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel sector’s transition to net zero. Developed by a team of academics from the University of Warwick, the research identifies
- [Powering industrial progress: How ASICs drive UK manufacturing capabilities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/18/powering-industrial-progress-how-asics-drive-uk-manufacturing-capabilities/) - In June 2025, the UK government released The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing, outlining the UK’s aim to capitalise on the opportunities of Industry 4.0. However, realising this ambition hinges on embedded technologies designed for efficiency and reliability. Here, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)
- [Quest For Strategic Investment Leads To Sodick Wire EDM](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/18/quest-for-strategic-investment-leads-to-sodick-wire-edm/) - 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
- [Precision Machining - Starrag presents new 5-axis Heckert machine](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/18/precision-machining-starrag-presents-new-5-axis-heckert-machine/) - Starrag has launched the Heckert X80, a versatile 5-axis machining centre that delivers exceptional precision and productivity within a compact footprint. Building on the acclaimed Heckert HEC series, the Heckert X80 features a workpiece-side swivel unit, allowing for high-dynamic 5-axis machining from a single clamping position. The Heckert X80's lightning-fast 65 m/min traverse rate and
- [TaeguTec Expands DIA-MILL Composite Geometries](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/18/taegutec-expands-dia-mill-composite-geometries/) - With the ever-increasing demand for cutting tools capable of delivering longevity and performance when machining composite materials, TaeguTec has announced significant enhancements to its DIA-MILL line. The upgrades include the arrival of the new RCME and RCDE geometries, along with the RDCF with a higher number of flutes to increase productivity and add versatility for
- [PTC joins forces with NVIDIA to accelerate the design and simulation of AI infrastructure and complex products](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/14/ptc-joins-forces-with-nvidia-to-accelerate-the-design-and-simulation-of-ai-infrastructure-and-complex-products/) - One of the UK’s pioneering digital transformation specialists has announced it is expanding the scope of its collaboration with NVIDIA, the world leader in accelerated computing. PTC is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse technologies into its Creo® computer-aided design (CAD) and Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions to transform how manufacturers and product companies design, simulate, and
- [Why Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Matters More Than Purchase Price in Flow Measurement Systems](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/14/why-total-cost-of-ownership-tco-matters-more-than-purchase-price-in-flow-measurement-systems/) - Titan Enterprises highlights the hidden cost benefits of durable, low-maintenance flow meter technology, balancing performance with long-term value. When selecting industrial flow meters, it’s easy to focus on specifications and upfront costs - but true value lies in long-term performance. Titan Enterprises, a leading UK-based manufacturer of high-performance flow measurement solutions, emphasises the often-overlooked Total
- [Former CEOs of McLaren, Lotus and Alpine join British sportscar manufacturer Longbow](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/14/former-ceos-of-mclaren-lotus-and-alpine-join-british-sportscar-manufacturer-longbow/) - 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
- [A world first in maintenance: Pump grease with the cordless screwdriver](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/14/a-world-first-in-maintenance-pump-grease-with-the-cordless-screwdriver/) - In the construction, agricultural and industrial sectors, unplanned machine breakdowns due to neglected lubrication repeatedly lead to high costs. Lutz Pumpen has therefore developed a filling tool called Lutz Lube Drive, which considerably simplifies the maintenance process. The idea: A commercial cordless screwdriver becomes the motor of a pump tube. Lutz Lube Drive in action:
- [IMHX 2025 ACTIVATES "FUTURE ZONE" SHOWCASING NEXT-GENERATION SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/12/imhx-2025-activates-future-zone-showcasing-next-generation-sustainable-logistics-solutions/) - UK's Premier Supply Chain Event to Feature Immersive Sustainability Experience at NEC Birmingham, 9-11 September 2025 Supply chain and intralogistics professionals across the UK and beyond are invited to experience the cutting-edge "Future Zone" at IMHX 2025, where sustainability meets innovation in a unique, immersive environment designed to transform operational efficiency. Taking place at the
- [Petrochemical Industry – Extending Value from Existing Assets](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/12/petrochemical-industry-extending-value-from-existing-assets/) - The world’s petrochemical industry is in a time of transition. Facing the worst business downturn in a generation due to overcapacity and the stalled global economy, nearly every major petrochemical producer in Europe is reviewing assets for closure. For an industry navigating the transition away from fossil fuels and managing the trade volatility created by the
- [Active protection of woodland heritage: FLIR thermal imaging cameras man the Ionian Arc of Puglia](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/12/active-protection-of-woodland-heritage-flir-thermal-imaging-cameras-man-the-ionian-arc-of-puglia/) - The land of the Ionian arc in Apulia is now protected 24/7 by an advanced early fire detection system thanks to Teledyne FLIR's high-sensitivity thermal imaging cameras. This represents a synergy between innovation and environmental protection to prevent disasters from happening. The Ionian arc of Puglia is an area rich in history, evocative coastal landscapes
- [Computer vision in manufacturing has been misunderstood for too long](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/12/computer-vision-in-manufacturing-has-been-misunderstood-for-too-long/) - An interview with Albane Dersy, Co-Founder and COO of Inbolt Why do you believe computer vision in manufacturing has been so widely misunderstood, and what’s changed in recent years to make it more viable? Computer vision was long seen as unreliable and expensive. Limited by early 2D systems that struggled with lighting, reflections and depth,
- [Northern Ireland’s £16 Billion Manufacturing Industry Unites for Flagship Event](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/12/northern-irelands-16-billion-manufacturing-industry-unites-for-flagship-event/) - 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
- [Bernd Hilgarth becomes Managing Director and Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of MAG IAS GmbH](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/12/bernd-hilgarth-becomes-managing-director-and-chief-sales-officer-cso-of-mag-ias-gmbh/) - The Fair Friend Group (FFG) has appointed Bernd Hilgarth as Managing Director and Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of MAG IAS GmbH (MAG IAS), effective August 1, 2025. In this role, he will assume overall responsibility for the sales organization of MAG IAS and the Fair Friend Group and will report directly to the Group’s CEO,
- [Drinktec 2025: Hengst Filtration Where purity meets safety](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/08/drinktec-2025-hengst-filtration-where-purity-meets-safety/) - At drinktec 2025, Hengst Filtration will demonstrate how modern filtration technology is becoming the basis for safe and efficient processes in the food and beverage industry. Under the theme “Where purity meets safety”, the manufacturer will demonstrate its expertise in developing customized, high-performance filter solutions tailored to the requirements of demanding production environments at the
- [Innodisk Introduces DDR5 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 Memory Modules for Rugged Industrial Applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/08/innodisk-introduces-ddr5-and-lpddr5x-camm2-memory-modules-for-rugged-industrial-applications/) - Innodisk, a leading provider of industrial-grade memory solutions, officially releases its new DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 (LPCAMM2) memory modules. With 60% less space and blazing speeds up to 6400 MT/s and 8533 MT/s, respectively, Innodisk’s CAMM2 series marks a strategic leap into the rugged device and compact system market. Innodisk’s new CAMM2 series features
- [Cherwell to be renamed AnalytiChem UK](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/08/cherwell-to-be-renamed-analytichem-uk/) - Cleanroom microbiology expert, Cherwell, to become AnalytiChem UK Ltd from 1st September 2025 Cherwell (an AnalytiChem company), cleanroom microbiology solutions expert, is to be renamed AnalytiChem UK from the 1st September 2025. This represents the next step in Cherwell’s integration with the AnalytiChem Group, which it joined in January 2024. This transition is solely a
- [CBM hits out at ‘tsunami’ of issues caused by steel safeguarding measures](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/08/cbm-hits-out-at-tsunami-of-issues-caused-by-steel-safeguarding-measures/) - 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
- [Fragmented Waste Contracts Costing UK Manufacturers Thousands, Survey Finds](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/08/fragmented-waste-contracts-costing-uk-manufacturers-thousands-survey-finds/) - Research reveals fragmented contracts are holding businesses back from key cost savings – with most UK manufacturers still using 8+ waste suppliers Amidst rising operational costs, labour expenses and supply chain pressure, new research has uncovered a significant cost-efficiency blind spot in UK manufacturing: waste management. A national survey commissioned by Axil – recently named the UK’s
- [LEONHARD KURZ at the IAA Summit 2025: Design visions that rethink technology and sustainability](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/08/leonhard-kurz-at-the-iaa-summit-2025-design-visions-that-rethink-technology-and-sustainability/) - Tomorrow's mobility requires new perspectives - and not just in the field of drive technology. Innovative approaches and new perspectives are also needed in surface design. From September 9 to 12, 2025, LEONHARD KURZ will be demonstrating how advanced decorative and functional technologies are enabling a new understanding of design at the IAA Summit, as
- [Latest weight indicators and floor scale MiNexx® for advanced production](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/05/latest-weight-indicators-and-floor-scale-minexx-for-advanced-production/) - Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, is expanding the MiNexx® product family and setting new standards in precision, connectivity and ease of use. Under the slogan "Our Innoweightion. Your Progress." the company is presenting three new, high-performance weighing indicators as the centrepiece and a new state-of-the-art MiNexx® 3000 floor
- [KUKA at EDS 2025 – Unlocking the Future of Mobile Robotics](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/05/kuka-at-eds-2025-unlocking-the-future-of-mobile-robotics/) - KUKA is excited to make its debut appearance at the Engineering Design Show 2025, bringing over 125 years of automation expertise to the UK’s leading event for design and engineering professionals. Showcasing a next-generation range of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), KUKA will demonstrate how intelligent mobility is transforming intralogistics and production environments. From compact, flexible
- [Reducing microplastics exposure through on-site waste improvements](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/05/reducing-microplastics-exposure-through-on-site-waste-improvements/) - 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
- [Empowering the next generation of female engineers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/05/empowering-the-next-generation-of-female-engineers/) - As one of the building automation sector’s leading drivers of better female representation, the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) Young Engineers Network (YEN) recently co-hosted the Together We Engineer event – a thought-provoking discussion on empowering women and the next generation. Organised by the YEN and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Women
- [AI tool transforms access to UKWIR research ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/04/ai-tool-transforms-access-to-ukwir-research/) - In a period of unprecedented change and scrutiny for the UK water sector, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) have announced a significant advancement in accessing its critical water research, with the launch of a groundbreaking bespoke AI search tool. This initiative directly supports the recommendations of the recently published Independent Water Commission (IWC) final report,
- [Protecting Your Business: The Advantages of Trade Credit Insurance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/04/protecting-your-business-the-advantages-of-trade-credit-insurance/) - The ripple effects of global events have amplified economic volatility, heightening the risk of non-payment for businesses. Nearly 50% of all B2B transactions in the UK are offered on credit, and recent statistics show 51% of B2B invoices are overdue, with 7% being a bad debt1. This can place a growing concern on the financial
- [The UK’s smartest building inspires the next generation of BEMS engineers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/04/the-uks-smartest-building-inspires-the-next-generation-of-bems-engineers/) - London’s smartest building, 150 Holborn, was the setting for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)’s Young Engineers Network (YEN)’s latest event – giving over 30 young engineers the chance to experience some of the most innovative and sustainable solutions in the flesh. Utilising the latest smart building technology, the Sidara headquarters features a fully integrated
- [Ciner Glass Secures €504 Million Financing for Landmark Investment in Belgium](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/04/ciner-glass-secures-e504-million-financing-for-landmark-investment-in-belgium/) - Ciner Glass is proud to announce the successful signing of a €504 million financing agreement to support the development of its state-of-the-art container glass production facility in Lommel, Belgium. This major investment marks one of the largest foreign direct investments in Belgium in the past decade and underscores Ciner Glass’s commitment to sustainable growth and innovation in the
- [The UK’s industrial future will be built in the Great South West](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/01/the-uks-industrial-future-will-be-built-in-the-great-south-west/) - By Karl Tucker, Chair, Great South West Partnership As the UK sets its sights on reindustrialisation and global competitiveness, the Great South West is stepping forward as a region ready to deliver. Our newly launched Manufacturing Investment Plan sets out a blueprint for how we can deliver national resilience, innovation, and prosperity, aligned with the
- [Leuze on ISO 13855:2024 – New Guidelines for Safer Sensor Positioning in Industrial Automation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/01/leuze-on-iso-138552024-new-guidelines-for-safer-sensor-positioning-in-industrial-automation/) - Markus Erdorf explains how the updated standard changes the game in sensor positioning and machine safety planning. At the end of 2024, the new version of ISO 13855 on the positioning of protective devices on machines was published. The revised version contains amendments and additions to reflect the developments of recent years and the current
- [Domino to Showcase Beverage Coding Innovations at Drinktec 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/31/domino-to-showcase-beverage-coding-innovations-at-drinktec-2025/) - Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), the trusted expert in advanced variable data printing solutions, will exhibit at Drinktec 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry. At the show, Domino experts will be on-hand to discuss how beverage manufacturers can rethink their coding and packaging operations, and introduce beverage packaging solutions
- [Stator machining solution ready for series production](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/31/stator-machining-solution-ready-for-series-production/) - A process for the complete machining of stator housings for electric motors developed by the Chemnitz machinery manufacturer NILES-SIMMONS and tool manufacturer MAPAL has made it to series production. Suppliers and OEMs are now using it to produce high-efficiency components designed for drives for battery-powered electric vehicles and hybrid models from major automotive manufacturers. Both
- [FLIR: Your Multi-Layered Security Advantage](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/08/01/flir-your-multi-layered-security-advantage/) - The safety and protection of your staff and the public, and the security of your building are integral to any business, but today’s threat landscape is more complex, than ever before. The need for your security response to be accurate, fast and adaptive has never been more important. A single security breach has the power
- [UnPacked returns: Made in Britain celebrates the powerhouses of British manufacturing up close](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/30/unpacked-returns-made-in-britain-celebrates-the-powerhouses-of-british-manufacturing-up-close/) - Made in Britain’s insightful video series returns with in-person interviews showcasing the sector’s most influential leaders and trailblazing innovators Trade body Made in Britain’s acclaimed UnPacked video series is returning for a second series, once again spotlighting the very best of UK manufacturing. With a new line-up of face-to-face interviews featuring the sector’s leading voices,
- [binder Addresses a Trend with M12 Power Connectors: Miniaturization in Power Supply Systems](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/30/binder-addresses-a-trend-with-m12-power-connectors-miniaturization-in-power-supply-systems/) - As modern machinery continues to shrink in size, the demand grows for powerful yet compact connectors. binder, a market leading manufacturer of industrial circular connectors, meets this need with its M12 Power connectors, which transmit high voltages reliably in space-critical environments. Due to changing application requirements, these connectors are increasingly replacing traditional 7/8" connectors. However,
- [Maher takes FourJaw to inform factory improvements](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/30/maher-takes-fourjaw-to-inform-factory-improvements/) - Precision engineering manufacturer for the aerospace, defence, energy, marine and space sectors adopts plug-and-play machine monitoring to support continuous improvement and energy savings Maher, a manufacturer of precision-machined components and high-performance alloys for the aerospace, defence, energy, marine and space sectors, has deployed plug-and-play machine monitoring technology from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics to inform continuous improvement
- [Mitutoyo to Showcase Cutting-Edge Metrology Solutions at EMO 2025 in Hannover Next-Gen Measurement for Next-Level Manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/30/mitutoyo-to-showcase-cutting-edge-metrology-solutions-at-emo-2025-in-hannover-next-gen-measurement-for-next-level-manufacturing/) - Mitutoyo, the global leader in precision measuring instruments and metrology solutions, is excited to announce its participation at the EMO International Trade Fair for Quality Assurance in Hannover, Germany, taking place from 22 to 26 September 2025. Visitors will find Mitutoyo at Hall 5 – Stand C44, where the company will present its latest innovations in coordinate measuring machines
- [Cambridge manufacturing company celebrates Made in Britain recognition ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/30/cambridge-manufacturing-company-celebrates-made-in-britain-recognition/) - 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
- [Turning automotive emissions into valuable resources](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/30/turning-automotive-emissions-into-valuable-resources/) - Krajete supported German car giant Audi with emissions treatment technology over thirteen years When Audi first engaged Krajete GmbH to produce synthetic methane using microbes, Game of Thrones was premiering on television screens and the Fukushima disaster threatened Japan’s nuclear safety. Thirteen years later, the partnership has evolved to yield technologies to capture carbon dioxide
- [Energy Security in Manufacturing: Shielding Your Business from Supply Chain Risks](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/30/energy-security-in-manufacturing-shielding-your-business-from-supply-chain-risks/) - By Andrew King, Founder of SGT Andrew King is the founder of SGT, a Buckinghamshire-based firm helping businesses across the UK find commercial energy tariffs that meet their needs while keeping costs low. Andrew explores energy security in the manufacturing sector, focusing on strategies to safeguard operations against supply chain disruptions in volatile energy markets.
- [Zilmet Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina, Marking Major Milestone in Global Expansion](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/28/zilmet-opens-first-u-s-manufacturing-facility-in-south-carolina-marking-major-milestone-in-global-expansion/) - Zilmet, a global leader in expansion vessels, pressure tanks, and heat exchangers, has officially opened its first US manufacturing facility in Andrews, Georgetown County, South Carolina. The $32.7 million investment marks a significant milestone in the company’s international journey, bringing European engineering excellence directly to the heart of the American manufacturing landscape. The new 150,000-square-foot
- [HPC KAESER: Compressors That Are Built To Last](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/hpc-kaeser-compressors-that-are-built-to-last/) - HPC KAESER compressed air equipment is renowned for its longevity. But why does it last so long? A customer rang HPC recently to enquire about replacing his HPC KAESER SK25 rotary screw compressor. "It hasn't missed a beat" for 38 years, he told us, and it was still running with its original motor and airend.
- [L60+ Thermocouple & Fine Wire Welder and accessories](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/l60-thermocouple-fine-wire-welder-and-accessories/) - The L60+ Thermocouple & Fine Wire Welder, manufactured by Labfacility, is a compact, simple-to-use instrument designed for thermocouple and fine wire welding. It is primarily designed for use by sensor manufacturers to produce commercial grade thermocouple junctions; it is ideal for producing large numbers of exposed junction thermocouples for test and development laboratories. Use of
- [Your future in the Nuclear Industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/14/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
- [The PPMA Total Show® 2025: The UK's Leading Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/the-ppma-total-show-2025-the-uks-leading-processing-and-packaging-machinery-exhibition/) - Big names, Big innovations, Big opportunities. It’s all coming your way at the UK’s biggest processing and packaging machinery event – PPMA Total Show® 2025, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 23-25 September. As always, it’s completely free to attend making it an accessible and valuable resource for business owners, decision-makers and technical teams alike. INNOVATIONS
- [Apprentices plug into digital tools in manufacturing skills drive](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/apprentices-plug-into-digital-tools-in-manufacturing-skills-drive/) - Apprentices across the west of Scotland are gaining hands-on experience with the digital technologies shaping the future of manufacturing, through a collaboration between the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), West College Scotland, and Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd. The initiative forms part of the Data-Driven Design and Manufacturing CoLab (D3M_CoLab) programme, which is led by NMIS,
- [Delta Brings Power, Connectivity, Flexibility and Security to Smart Manufacturing with Launch of the DOP-300S Series Touch Panel HMI](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/delta-brings-power-connectivity-flexibility-and-security-to-smart-manufacturing-with-launch-of-the-dop-300s-series-touch-panel-hmi/) - 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
- [SYSPRO Partners with Versori to Unlock Smarter, Faster, AI-powered Enterprise Data Integrations for Manufacturers and Distributors](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/syspro-partners-with-versori-to-unlock-smarter-faster-ai-powered-enterprise-data-integrations-for-manufacturers-and-distributors/) - Partnership enables SYSPRO customers to reduce integration complexity, go to market faster, and unlock new revenue - while accelerating SYSPRO’s shift to a cloud-first, AI-enabled future for digital manufacturing and distribution SYSPRO, a global software provider for the manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced a strategic partnership with Versori, an innovative UK-based provider of AI-driven
- [Goodfellow helps to power TUfast Eco’s ‘down under’ challenge](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/goodfellow-helps-to-power-tufast-ecos-down-under-challenge/) - Material sourced and supplied by Goodfellow is set to help the world-record breaking TUfast Eco team compete in The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge ‘down under’. The Huntingdon-based advanced metal and material supplier is throwing its technical expertise behind the ambitious attempt to travel over 3000km – from Darwin to Adelaide - in a fully electric,
- [Anritsu and AMD Showcase Electrical PCI Express®Compliance up to 64 GT/s](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/anritsu-and-amd-showcase-electrical-pci-expresscompliance-up-to-64-gt-s/) - Anritsu Corporation announced that it has helped AMD accelerate the testing of electrical compliance for PCI Express® (PCIe®) specification for pre-production AMD EPYC™ CPUs. Achieving a maximum data rate of 64 GT/s using the high-performance Anritsu BERT Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A, testing was done under challenging backchannel conditions with insertion loss exceeding the specified 27
- [LAPP expands portfolio for the industry of tomorrow](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/24/lapp-expands-portfolio-for-the-industry-of-tomorrow/) - New products for factory automation, intralogistics and renewable energies At LAPP, innovative spirit and ingenuity do not take a summer break: the global market leader for integrated solutions in cable and connection technology has come up with clever new products that are crucial for intralogistics, renewable energies and factory automation. In the field of intralogistics,
- [Turning storage ideas into reality with BITO at IMHX 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/23/turning-storage-ideas-into-reality-with-bito-at-imhx-2025/) - BITO Storage Systems, the UK subsidiary of the international BITO Lagertechnik GmbH, has planned an impressive showcase for IMHX 2025. The UK event for supply chain and intralogistics professionals takes place on 9th to 11th September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. IMHX comes at a vital time for companies seeking more efficient and productive
- [Exploring Reshoring: Why UK Manufacturing is Coming Home](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/23/exploring-reshoring-why-uk-manufacturing-is-coming-home/) - 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
- [Providing policymakers with expertise: Ashok Kumar Fellowship provides opportunity to shape policy in Westminster](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/23/providing-policymakers-with-expertise-ashok-kumar-fellowship-provides-opportunity-to-shape-policy-in-westminster/) - Each year, one early-career chemical or process engineer swaps the lab bench for the corridors of Westminster, not to become a politician, but to help inform them. The Ashok Kumar Fellowship, funded by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Materials Processing Institute, gives engineers the chance to spend three months working in the
- [‘150 million’ production milestone is the perfect 25th birthday present for Advanced Chemical Etching](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/22/150-million-production-milestone-is-the-perfect-25th-birthday-present-for-advanced-chemical-etching/) - A precision manufacturer has celebrated 25 years in business by producing its 150 millionth component. The ‘etched’ part, is heading into the world of electrification and is the perfect way for Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE) to mark nearly a quarter of a century of manufacturing in the heart of Telford. Launched by Alan Rollason, David
- [Greenbox Darlington secures debut 107,775 sq. ft. letting with Wolseley at Net Zero Carbon logistics hub](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/23/greenbox-darlington-secures-debut-107775-sq-ft-letting-with-wolseley-at-net-zero-carbon-logistics-hub/) - First lease secured for Unit 2 marks major step for the Greenbox JV and Wolseley at the North East’s most modern and sustainable Logistics Park Greenbox Darlington, the North East industrial development at the forefront of sustainable logistics, has secured its first letting with Wolseley, one of the UK’s leading merchants in plumbing, heating, cooling,
- [Anritsu Introduces Advanced 5G Device Test Solution to Accelerate High-Speed, High-Capacity Communications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/22/anritsu-introduces-advanced-5g-device-test-solution-to-accelerate-high-speed-high-capacity-communications/) - Anritsu Corporation has developed and launched new software options for its Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A, designed to evaluate the radio frequency (RF) performance of 5G devices such as smartphones. These options support key technologies specified in 3GPP Release 17, including 1024QAM modulation for downlink and Tx Switching 2Tx to 2Tx for uplink, enabling accurate
- [MV Glen Rosa reaches key milestone in delivery as the vessel enters dry dock ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/22/mv-glen-rosa-reaches-key-milestone-in-delivery-as-the-vessel-enters-dry-dock/) - MV Glen Rosa, the second of two dual fuel ferries being built by Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd has been moved to dry dock marking a significant step towards its completion. The vessel, bound for the Arran route of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service operated by CalMac is due to be delivered to Caledonian
- [Cheers! PP C&A raises EBar’s manufacturing capability with new deal](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/22/cheers-pp-ca-raises-ebars-manufacturing-capability-with-new-deal/) - The West Yorkshire company behind the fastest growing automated self-serve drink solutions in the UK is ramping up production after extending its manufacturing partnership with PP Control & Automation (PP C&A). EBar, which has developed patented pour technology capable of delivering 200 pints per hour, has sealed a number of new contracts with sporting venues
- [HDM Energies partners with Paragon Bank to unlock £100m of funding to accelerate solar rollout driving savings for SMEs](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/22/hdm-energies-partners-with-paragon-bank-to-unlock-100m-of-funding-to-accelerate-solar-rollout-driving-savings-for-smes/) - HDM Energies today announces a new strategic partnership with FTSE 250 specialist lender Paragon Bank, which will unlock up to £100 million in funding to help reduce energy costs for UK SMEs and accelerate the nation’s ambitious drive towards net zero. Backed by Paragon Bank, HDM Energies has launched a simple and flexible Power Purchase
- [Multifunctional safety relay: Two protective functions in one device](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/21/multifunctional-safety-relay-two-protective-functions-in-one-device/) - With the PSRuni multifunctional safety relay from Phoenix Contact, up to two safety functions can be monitored with just one device. The comprehensive coverage of common safety functions allows flexible configuration and adaptation to individual requirements. The safety relay offers a multifunctional safety solution for a variety of applications. With PSRuni L, configuration is carried out directly
- [MAPAL at the EMO 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/18/mapal-at-the-emo-2025/) - The EMO is the perfect platform for MAPAL to showcase new solutions, nurture ties and establish partnerships. Personal interaction with existing and new customers at trade fairs is a key part of the precision tool manufacturer’s company philosophy and remains firmly rooted in its marketing strategy. “The EMO is not just a trade fair for
- [DIVA Labs announces three major product developments that reinforce its commitment to high-performance imaging solutions.](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/18/diva-labs-announces-three-major-product-developments-that-reinforce-its-commitment-to-high-performance-imaging-solutions/) - Industry-first 55” and 65” optical bonding surgical displays enter mass production; new QDII OTS platform to ship in July; OLED display adopted in ultrasound imaging DIVA, a professional medical display manufacturer with 30 years of experience, announces three major product developments that reinforce its commitment to high-performance imaging solutions. The industry’s first 55” and 65”
- [MAPAL positions itself for the future](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/18/mapal-positions-itself-for-the-future/) - As it celebrates its 75th anniversary, the MAPAL Group is resolutely focussed on the future. With investments in new technologies, digitalisation and in the targeted development of capabilities, the company is strengthening its position in key sectors and accelerating its efforts to engage with the market and its customers. This is reflected, for instance, in
- [Spencer Bridge Engineering delivering critical works to safeguard historic Menai Suspension Bridge](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/18/spencer-bridge-engineering-delivering-critical-works-to-safeguard-historic-menai-suspension-bridge/) - Leading bridges repair and renovation specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering is delivering the second phase of essential maintenance works on the historic Menai Suspension Bridge. Spencer Bridge Engineering will deliver critical maintenance to the bridge’s corbels, land saddles, parapets and underdeck to help safeguard the Grade I listed structure for decades to come. First opened in
- [Tyrolit revolutionises diamond tools with new TGD®+ Technology ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/18/tyrolit-revolutionises-diamond-tools-with-new-tgd-technology/) - Time savings, reduced vibrations and an improved cooling effect combined with the usual excellent tool lifetime make the new TGD®+ Technology from Tyrolit the first choice for professional concrete drilling and sawing companies. Tyrolit has achieved a milestone in the field of concrete processing with diamond tools with the progression of the successful and proven
- [AI Firm IntelliAM Announces First US Channel Partner](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/17/ai-firm-intelliam-announces-first-us-channel-partner/) - IntelliAM – a UK technology company specialising in AI and machine learning technology for the manufacturing sector – has entered a strategic partnership with US-based hardware innovator, Connection Technology Center (CTC), to co-develop advanced smart sensing solutions for the American manufacturing sector. The collaboration brings together CTC’s industry-leading industrial sensors with IntelliAM’s powerful AI platform,
- [Manufacturing Workers Among Those Most at Risk of Harm From Climate Change, New Report Finds](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/17/manufacturing-workers-among-those-most-at-risk-of-harm-from-climate-change-new-report-finds/) - A global safety charity is calling for more research into the most effective ways to protect workers in the manufacturing industry from safety risks posed by climate change. According to a report from Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s new Global Safety Evidence Centre, manufacturing workers are increasingly at risk from harm posed by severe weather, high temperatures
- [Cosmetics manufacturer transforms pre-weigh department processes through improved accuracies](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/17/cosmetics-manufacturer-transforms-pre-weigh-department-processes-through-improved-accuracies/) - When the existing procedures at a US Cosmetics Manufacturers were no longer meeting expectations, it was time to introduce a new solution combining weighing equipment and software to deliver better results. The customer was experiencing processing difficulties within their pre-weigh department such as tracking who had processed orders, the recording of the correct raw products
- [Engineering firm’s national expansion brings new appointment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/18/engineering-firms-national-expansion-brings-new-appointment/) - A rapidly growing engineering and management services consultancy has strengthened its team with a new staff hire to support its expanding power operations business. Stockton-on-Tees-based Encora Energy has appointed graduate controls engineer, Jack Watson, who will be instrumental in rolling out the company’s innovative control and data system to improve the performance of power sites
- [Engineer reunites with mentor who shaped his career](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/17/engineer-reunites-with-mentor-who-shaped-his-career/) - The founder of a rapidly expanding civil engineering firm has appointed the mentor who helped launch his career to lead several major projects across the UK. John Bridge supported Kieron Peacock and two fellow trainees as they entered the industry in 2005, helping them develop key skills while working at Cumbrian Industrials. Fast forward nearly
- [CARTER MANUFACTURING SHOWCASES ADVANCED PRECISION ENGINEERING AT DSEI 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/16/carter-manufacturing-showcases-advanced-precision-engineering-at-dsei-2025/) - Leading Bearings Specialist Demonstrates Cutting-Edge Solutions for Defense, Aerospace & Space Applications Carter Manufacturing, a globally recognized specialist in precision bearings and tooling equipment, will be exhibiting at the upcoming DSEI UK event this September at ExCeL London, Canary Wharf on stand S2-102. The company is set to demonstrate its industry-leading capabilities in supplying critical
- [Framo technology anchors milestone offshore wind project in Asia-Pacific](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/16/framo-technology-anchors-milestone-offshore-wind-project-in-asia-pacific/) - All 66 suction-bucket jacket (SBJ) foundations for Ørsted’s Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan have now been successfully installed, with Framo’s advanced suction pump systems playing a key role. This milestone marks a major achievement for one of Asia-Pacific’s largest offshore wind developments. Framo supplied and operated its proprietary Suction Pump
- [VOLLMER to showcase razor-sharp brilliance at EMO](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/16/vollmer-to-showcase-razor-sharp-brilliance-at-emo/) - As a full-line supplier, VOLLMER will have a wide range of products for state-of-the-art metalworking on display at EMO 2025 in Hanover. For the first time, VOLLMER will be presenting its new ‘VGrind infinity linear’ tool grinding machine and giving insights into the digital world of the VOLLMER Smart Hub platform, which can be used
- [Siemens Mobility inspires next generation of engineers with schools engagement programme](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/16/siemens-mobility-inspires-next-generation-of-engineers-with-schools-engagement-programme/) - Team members at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village have sparked interest in exciting careers in engineering through a programme engaging with hundreds of schoolchildren. Together with national charity Primary Engineer, Siemens Mobility delivered the programme in primary schools in Goole and the surrounding area aimed at inspiring the next generation of train designers and engineers.
- [The future of nuclear: supporting industrial growth and opportunity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/16/the-future-of-nuclear-supporting-industrial-growth-and-opportunity/) - By Sharif Narouz, Programme Director, Future Materials Campus (FMC), AWE The projected outlook for the UK’s construction and manufacturing sectors is something of a mixed picture. Even though 2025 still predicts modest growth, there are significant challenges up ahead. Construction continues to grapple with falling employment levels while manufacturing output has slipped, falling 0.9% between
- [Efficient energy management in accordance with ISO 50001 for sustainable corporate management](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/16/efficient-energy-management-in-accordance-with-iso-50001-for-sustainable-corporate-management/) - With the “Energy Management Service – On-Premises”, Phoenix Contact offers a powerful software solution for local energy management. The application enables standard-compliant monitoring and analysis of energy data in accordance with ISO 50001 – independent of external servers or internet connections. The software is intuitive to use and offers flexible functions for visualizing and evaluating
- [“Manufacturers are dealing with a different kind of risk” — why insurance needs to evolve with the sector](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/14/manufacturers-are-dealing-with-a-different-kind-of-risk-why-insurance-needs-to-evolve-with-the-sector-2/) - Steve Fletcher, Joint Head of Corporate at Gallagher's UK Retail Birmingham Office, shares how the manufacturing industry is adapting to a more complex risk environment—and why insurance has a bigger role to play than ever before. Q: How would you describe the current state of the manufacturing sector? It’s a sector that’s shown incredible resilience,
- [SSAB and Metal Solutions start partnership in fossil-free steel](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/15/ssab-and-metal-solutions-start-partnership-in-fossil-free-steel/) - SSAB and Metal Solutions have entered a long-term partnership for the supply of decarbonized steel with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions. This formal collaboration builds on a longstanding successful partnership with Metal Solutions and represents a shared vision for innovation, responsibility, and sustainable transformation across the traditional metal roofing and cladding sector. Metal Solutions are
- [Kerf Will Be a ‘Cut Above’ at Metals Expo](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/14/kerf-will-be-a-cut-above-at-metals-expo/) - At the UK Metals Expo on the 10th and 11th September, Kerf Developments will be emphasising why it is the industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of oxy/fuel, plasma, waterjet and fiber laser cutting machines. With an audience from the metals, manufacturing and construction supply chains descending upon the Birmingham NEC, Kerf will present its latest innovations
- [‘Fantastic ambassador’ named as outstanding apprentice at the In-Comm Training Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/14/fantastic-ambassador-named-as-outstanding-apprentice-at-the-in-comm-training-awards/) - A Black Country toolmaker that is a ‘fantastic ambassador’ for vocational learning has been crowned as the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year. Accura Engineering’s Ethan Austin beat off the challenge of more than 100 of his peers to secure the top title at the In-Comm Training Awards in Birmingham on Friday More than 420 people
- [3D printing fills the dental market with confidence as SYS Systems reports a 350% increase in sales](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/11/3d-printing-fills-the-dental-market-with-confidence-as-sys-systems-reports-a-350-increase-in-sales/) - SYS Systems has reported a 350% surge in sales in the dental market, as thousands of patients take advantage of the power of additive manufacturing. The Derby-based company is working with an increasing number of clinics and laboratories across the UK to install Stratasys’ J5 DentaJet™ printers to create removable dentures that deliver unrivalled aesthetic
- [Made Smarter backs 400th technology project, driving £26M digital investment for North West manufacturers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/11/made-smarter-backs-400th-technology-project-driving-26m-digital-investment-for-north-west-manufacturers/) - Government-backed programme empowers manufacturers to embrace digital transformation, creating 1,850 new jobs and upskilling 3,300 workers Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a landmark — funding its 400th technology adoption project in the North West. The milestone was achieved after 25 more companies secured support to invest in
- [SCOPE supports Welsh Water response to severe storm ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/10/scope-supports-welsh-water-response-to-severe-storm/) - Upgraded telemetry technology helped Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water manage an unprecedented volume of alarms during a major weather event, writes Julian Booth, SCADA service delivery manager, Ovarro On 7-8 December 2024, Storm Darragh brought heavy rain and 93mph winds to much of Wales, leaving 95,000 homes without power and communities severely impacted by flooding, fallen
- [Leading Multidisciplinary Firm Champions Engineering Sustainability With Net Zero Week Campaign](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/11/leading-multidisciplinary-firm-champions-engineering-sustainability-with-net-zero-week-campaign/) - Engineering firm adi Group is championing sustainability in engineering by launching a week-long campaign in celebration of Net Zero Week 2025. Recognising the vital role the engineering sector plays in the transition to a low-carbon future, adi is hosting a series of internal and external events designed to inspire action, spark innovation, and accelerate progress
- [Microchip Expands Space-Qualified FPGA Portfolio with New RT PolarFire® Device Qualifications and SoC Availability](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/10/microchip-expands-space-qualified-fpga-portfolio-with-new-rt-polarfire-device-qualifications-and-soc-availability/) - Latest achievements highlight over 60 years of space heritage and commitment to high-reliability, radiation-tolerant technology for next-generation satellite and avionics systems. Continuing to support the evolving needs of space system developers, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has announced two new milestones for its Radiation-Tolerant (RT) PolarFire® technology: MIL-STD-883 Class B and QML Class Q qualification of
- [People power: The critical factor in digital transformation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/10/people-power-the-critical-factor-in-digital-transformation/) - Attributed to Michelle Reece, Director at ABS Limited. It’s a little known fact, that the companies which succeed with their technology investments aren't necessarily those with the largest budgets or most advanced systems. They're usually the ones that prioritise the human element - specifically, recruitment and training - as foundational components of their digital transformation.
- [Hard Hats, Soft Hearts: Spencer Group recognised for outstanding commitment to employee wellbeing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/10/hard-hats-soft-hearts-spencer-group-recognised-for-outstanding-commitment-to-employee-wellbeing/) - Multi-disciplinary engineering contractor Spencer Group has been recognised for its dedication to employee wellbeing, social responsibility and fostering young talent. Spencer Group claimed the award for Best Place to Work – Contractor in the prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards 2025. The award recognises a business that has implemented exemplary initiatives to improve the wellbeing of
- [GUIDANCE AUTOMATION LAUNCHES PAY-PER-HOUR AUTOMATION MODEL TO UNLOCK PRODUCTIVITY IN MANUFACTURING   ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/10/guidance-automation-launches-pay-per-hour-automation-model-to-unlock-productivity-in-manufacturing/) - Guidance Automation has launched Automation by the Hour – ‘Autonomous GO', a flexible, no-risk robotics model helping manufacturers, warehouse, and logistics operators boost productivity. The pay-per-hour model eliminates upfront costs by offering autonomous vehicles as a scalable, operational expense. Businesses only pay for hours worked, making automation more accessible while freeing skilled staff for higher-value
- [Engineers of Tomorrow Celebrate Graduation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/10/engineers-of-tomorrow-celebrate-graduation/) - Midlands-based multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group proudly celebrated the achievements of its latest cohort of pre-apprenticeship students on Thursday 3rd July, with a graduation ceremony held at its Kings Norton headquarters in Birmingham. The event marked the conclusion of another successful year for adi Group’s award-winning pre-apprenticeship programme – the first of its kind in
- [State-of-the-art welding technologies for e-mobility: KUKA receives follow-up order from major automotive manufacturer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/10/state-of-the-art-welding-technologies-for-e-mobility-kuka-receives-follow-up-order-from-major-automotive-manufacturer/) - KUKA is supporting the transition to a more sustainable mobility with state-of-the-art technology: Following a major order last year for 23 friction welding cells with integrated robots for the electric vehicle production of a major automotive manufacturer in the US, KUKA has now received a follow-up order for 12 additional cells for a production expansion.
- [LOCTITE Celebrates Over 20 Years of Supporting Future Engineering Talent With Formula Student Sponsorships](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/09/loctite-celebrates-over-20-years-of-supporting-future-engineering-talent-with-formula-student-sponsorships/) - LOCTITE, the global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, is proud to continue its longstanding sponsorship of Formula Student – the UK’s most established educational engineering competition, run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. With more than two decades of involvement, Henkel brand LOCTITE continues to help university teams bring their innovative race car
- [Camozzi Automation UK Reinforces Its Commitment to Distribution Partners](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/08/camozzi-automation-uk-reinforces-its-commitment-to-distribution-partners/) - Camozzi Automation UK, a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to supporting distributors through investment in infrastructure, technical expertise, and trusted partnerships. With decades of experience working alongside regional distributors, Camozzi has developed a comprehensive, support-led approach to distribution. The company’s dedication to customer service, reliable supply, and collaborative growth
- [Sulzer launches energy efficient Scaba STA vertical agitator](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/09/sulzer-launches-energy-efficient-scaba-sta-vertical-agitator/) - A global leader in fluid engineering, Sulzer proudly announces the launch of its new Scaba STA vertical agitator, a cutting-edge solution engineered to deliver excellent reliability, sustainability, and total cost of ownership for industrial mixing applications. Building on decades of application expertise the Scaba STA agitator marks a strategic evolution in Sulzer’s portfolio, harmonizing the
- [IntelliAM Breaks Into US Market with Order from Leading Food Manufacturer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/08/intelliam-breaks-into-us-market-with-order-from-leading-food-manufacturer/) - Innovative UK tech firm, IntelliAM, has expanded its AI and machine learning technology into the US, securing its first order from a leading food manufacturer for three major manufacturing sites. The order will see IntelliAM AI provide its software, on-site sensors, and technology support to help the major manufacturer to maximise efficiencies and return on
- [Funding injection set to expand NMIS’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to create UK centre for advanced packaging](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/07/funding-injection-set-to-expand-nmiss-semiconductor-manufacturing-capabilities-to-create-uk-centre-for-advanced-packaging/) - National Advanced Semiconductor Packaging and Integration Centre expected to support 300 jobs and generate £800 million in additional revenue for businesses Plans for a national hub for the development of advanced semiconductor packaging are now underway, following the announcement of a £160 million investment from the UK Government in Glasgow City Region Innovation Zone (GCRIZ)
- [Berlin Military Forum Spotlights VpCI® Technology for Enhanced Combat Readiness](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/07/berlin-military-forum-spotlights-vpci-technology-for-enhanced-combat-readiness/) - The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Berlin successfully hosted a Military Forum on June 25, 2025, focusing on the "Combat Ready Preservation of Military Assets with Patented VpCI® Technology." The event brought together military industry experts from across the globe to explore the crucial role of advanced corrosion protection in enhancing the operational
- [VOLLMER Unveils Limited Edition VPulse 500](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/07/vollmer-unveils-limited-edition-vpulse-500/) - VOLLMER has now launched its VPulse 500 1000 Edition, a highly efficient wire erosion machine that represents a significant leap forward in the manufacturing and maintenance of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tipped tools. Building upon the proven success of the QWD series, the VPulse 500 1000 Edition is a limited edition machine that offers new levels
- [Two giants creating the future of wind energy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/07/two-giants-creating-the-future-of-wind-energy/) - HACO A/S, a Danish family-owned company, is now equipped for the future of wind energy by installing its second large machine from Starrag. The company can now machine massive rotor housings and brake discs for offshore wind turbines in the 14 to 15 megawatt class more efficiently and precisely than ever before. The small town
- [Tool Inventory Where You Need It](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/07/tool-inventory-where-you-need-it/) - Inventory management has become significantly more flexible with the arrival of the TM Minibox from Guhring. Unlike other vending solution providers, Birmingham-based Guhring is elevating accessibility to the next level with the desktop TM Minibox, which is compact enough to fit on any workstation on the shop floor. As a leading UK cutting tool manufacturer,
- [Bentley and MHP ensure cybersecurity compliance with UNECE Vehicle Regulations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/07/bentley-and-mhp-ensure-cybersecurity-compliance-with-unece-vehicle-regulations/) - MHP Consulting UK Limited and Bentley Motors have collaborated together to establish robust Cybersecurity and Software Update Management Systems (CSMS & SUMS) for the Bentley landscape, achieving compliance with the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29). Bentley achieved its certification with zero non-conformities for this project,
- [Emerson Foundry Receives 2025 Better Project Award from Department of Energy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/07/emerson-foundry-receives-2025-better-project-award-from-department-of-energy/) - Automation leader’s South Milwaukee plant recognised for cutting natural gas usage by 20% with an innovative building management system Emerson was recognised with the 2025 Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at the Better Plants Summit on May 1 in Washington D.C. The award highlights Emerson’s success in achieving significant heating
- [Engineering Council celebrates professionally registered engineers and technicians honoured in Top 50 Women in Engineering List](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/04/engineering-council-celebrates-professionally-registered-engineers-and-technicians-honoured-in-top-50-women-in-engineering-list/) - The Engineering Council extends its congratulations to the registrants who are among the winners of the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) annual Top 50 Women in Engineering awards (WE50), announced on International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). This year’s INWED theme, “Together We Engineer,” reflects on the strength of collaboration and inclusivity in driving innovation and
- [Aston University and the MTC forge strategic partnership to drive innovation and industrial impact](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/04/aston-university-and-the-mtc-forge-strategic-partnership-to-drive-innovation-and-industrial-impact/) - Aston University and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have announced a strategic partnership designed to accelerate innovation and deliver transformative impact for UK manufacturing. The collaboration brings together Aston University’s academic excellence and deep industry engagement with the MTC’s cutting-edge technological capabilities. Central to the collaboration is the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) programme — a
- [The Hirschvogel Group Relies on Vericut for Process Optimisation: NC Code Simulation as a Fixed Part of the Process](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/04/the-hirschvogel-group-relies-on-vericut-for-process-optimisation-nc-code-simulation-as-a-fixed-part-of-the-process/) - As an automotive supplier, the Hirschvogel Group manufactures around 15,000 to 20,000 parts per day – over three million annually. Fully automated series production is essential, with optimised cycle times and maximum process reliability being top priorities. By using the simulation and optimisation software Vericut, machining processes can be analysed and optimised for series production
- [Sparxell and Positive Materials Launch World's First Plant-Based Bioinspired Structural Colour Ink](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/04/sparxell-and-positive-materials-launch-worlds-first-plant-based-bioinspired-structural-colour-ink/) - Sparxell, the Cambridge-based colour platform technology company founded by University of Cambridge scientists Dr Benjamin Droguet and Professor Silvia Vignolini, has announced the launch of its first textile ink derived from its revolutionary dye-free pigments in partnership with Positive Materials, marking a pivotal moment in making sustainable colour technology accessible to fashion brands worldwide. Sparxell’s
- [PUTTING EXTRA CARE INTO CONVENIENCE FOODS](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/04/putting-extra-care-into-convenience-foods/) - Food safety is critical in any market. But when producing meals that are supplied to vulnerable groups of people or preparing post-surgery meals for hospital patients and care home residents, Huuskes ensures that extra inspection, preparation and hygiene measures provide an added level of food safety assurance. Jansen Techniek has supported Huuskes with food safety
- [RealMan Robotics Showcases AI-Driven, Ultra-Lightweight Robotics at Automatica 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/04/realman-robotics-showcases-ai-driven-ultra-lightweight-robotics-at-automatica-2025/) - Redefining Industrial Automation with Precision, Agility, and Collaborative Intelligence RealMan Intelligent Technology, a global leader in ultra-lightweight humanoid and embodied robotic solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations at Automatica 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics. At Booth A4.220, RealMan is presenting its AI-powered ECO Series and Embodied Dual-Arm Platforms, designed
- [Applied Motion Products launch new StepSERVO™ integrated motor in miniature NEMA 8 frame size](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/04/applied-motion-products-launch-new-stepservo-integrated-motor-in-miniature-nema-8-frame-size/) - Applied Motion Products Inc. (AMP) has expanded its TSM StepSERVO™ integrated motor line with a brand new, truly miniature, NEMA 8 frame model – the USA based motion control leader’s smallest all-in-one closed loop servo motor, drive and controller combination. Available with full support from Mclennan, the TSM08X3L-R is perfectly suited to distributed, space-constrained motion
- [E.ON and STEM Returners launch second programme to support more professionals back to work after a career break](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/03/e-on-and-stem-returners-launch-second-programme-to-support-more-professionals-back-to-work-after-a-career-break/) - Leading energy and sustainable solutions provider E.ON has joined forces with STEM Returners for the second time to continue its commitment to helping engineers return to work after a career break. E.ON, one of The Sunday Times’ top 10 best places to work, will host its second STEM Returners programme for people wishing to join
- [First steps to decarbonising your manufacturing plant – visualise, digitalise, decarbonise](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/07/02/first-steps-to-decarbonising-your-manufacturing-plant-visualise-digitalise-decarbonise/) - The UK food and beverage industry is experiencing significant challenges through rising costs due to factors such as inflation rates and supply chains. Over the last few years, the industry has seen many local and global factors impact the daily business operations. From volatile utility costs directly proceeding the COVID 19 pandemic, to a war
- [NORD DRIVESYSTEMS: From systems to solutions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/30/nord-drivesystems-from-systems-to-solutions/) - NORD combines its modular product range with its expertise in drive solutions With its range of modular products, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers countless combinations of motors, gear units and drive electronics components. Along with its application expertise, the company develops drive solutions that perfectly address the needs of more than 100 industries. Whether conveying goods, mixing dough or
- [Level 7 apprenticeship funding cuts will cost manufacturing employers millions in increased training costs   ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/30/level-7-apprenticeship-funding-cuts-will-cost-manufacturing-employers-millions-in-increased-training-costs/) - New research today reveals that the government’s decision to cut levy funding of Level 7 apprenticeships for apprentices aged over 21 from January next year will cost UK employers – many from the manufacturing sector - around £214m* in additional training costs. With 89 percent** of Level 7 apprentices aged over 21, research from the
- [Sulzer secures major VoltaSplit™ deal, improving efficiency at China distillation plant](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/30/sulzer-secures-major-voltasplit-deal-improving-efficiency-at-china-distillation-plant/) - Sulzer secures major VoltaSplit™ deal, improving efficiency at China distillation plant Sulzer’s electrified distillation technology, VoltaSplit, has been selected by Xin’an Momentive for a major organic silicon upgrade project in Jiande, Zhejiang Province, China. VoltaSplit will be integrated at the distillation facility to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption while maintaining high product quality and
- [CBM welcomes Industrial Strategy that promises to slash energy costs and boost manufacturing competitiveness](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/30/cbm-welcomes-industrial-strategy-that-promises-to-slash-energy-costs-and-boost-manufacturing-competitiveness/) - The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has heralded the Government’s new Industrial Strategy as the most joined-up and manufacturing-focused plan it has seen in years. The ten-year vision includes the launch of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, which will see a reduction in electricity costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour for energy-intensive sectors, such as the
- [Space businesses react as UK government unveils Industrial Strategy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/30/space-businesses-react-as-uk-government-unveils-industrial-strategy/) - Space business leaders say the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, “sets the stage for timely and meaningful discussion at next month’s UK Space Conference”. As UK Space Conference prepares to convene on 16–17 July in Manchester, UK space business leaders have voiced broad support for the UK government’s new industrial strategy. The Industrial Strategy names space
- [Batteries essential to fire and security sector for critical back-up power, say experts](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/30/batteries-essential-to-fire-and-security-sector-for-critical-back-up-power-say-experts/) - Battery experts, Strident Innovations, have highlighted how batteries are essential to the fire and security sector for providing critical back-up power to keep systems running in emergencies. For almost all fire and security systems – including alarms, fire suppression, CCTV and emergency lighting – back-up power or an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is vital to
- [Offsite manufacturer delivers 500th Timpson kiosk](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/30/offsite-manufacturer-delivers-500th-timpson-kiosk/) - Leading East Yorkshire offsite manufacturer, Premier Modular, has delivered its 500th retail kiosk for Timpson, the UK’s leading retail service provider. This marks a significant milestone in the two companies’ partnership that has spanned over 14 years. As the sole supplier of modular retail kiosks to Timpson, Premier Modular has now delivered circa 8,500 sq
- [PTC launches Arena Supply Chain Intelligence solution to mitigate supply chain risks](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/06/ptc-launches-arena-supply-chain-intelligence-solution-to-mitigate-supply-chain-risks/) - PTC has announced the release of its Arena® product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solution that will provide manufacturing and product developers with greater supply chain security. Arena Supply Chain Intelligence™ continuously checks for emerging risks from evolving economic conditions and eliminates the need for disconnected supply chain tools by embedding real-time,
- [International Women in Engineering Day 2025: Celebrating resilience and collaboration](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/24/international-women-in-engineering-day-2025-celebrating-resilience-and-collaboration/) - To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) yesturday, on 23 June, the Engineering Council and EngineeringUK are honouring the remarkable contributions of women engineers who are shaping the profession around the world. Organised by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), this commemorative day raises the profile of women engineers and aims to promote gender equality
- [Prioritising Patient Safety with PMS](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/24/prioritising-patient-safety-with-pms/) - Legislation has been recently introduced which significantly impacts manufacturers of medical devices. Effective June 16, 2025, the post-market surveillance (PMS) requirements means that UK manufacturers must now have a robust process in place to monitor the safety and performance of medical devices after they are placed on the market. The process introduced will vary by
- [New 3D AOI Inspection System Drives Efficiency and Precision for PCBA Specialist](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/24/new-3d-aoi-inspection-system-drives-efficiency-and-precision-for-pcba-specialist/) - Altus Group, a leading distributor of electronics manufacturing equipment in the UK and Ireland, has supplied Alan Anderson Manufacturing, a growing electronic manufacturing services provider, with a state-of-the-art 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system. This advanced solution is designed to align with their increasing production needs, enhancing inspection precision, streamlining efficiency, and further strengthening their
- [HALIJAH ENGINEERS HER DREAM CAREER](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/23/halijah-engineers-her-dream-career/) - Halijah Idris has come a long way in her pursuit of a career in construction. In 2023, she relocated from Malaysia to the UK to take up her current position as a formwork design engineer at Doka's Sittingbourne site. This Q&A provides an enlightening insight into the challenges Halijah’s faced in achieving her professional goal.
- [Spoofed, jammed, blind: Why ships now need digital eyes](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/23/spoofed-jammed-blind-why-ships-now-need-digital-eyes/) - Yarden Gross, CEO and Co-founder of maritime technology company Orca AI, reflects on the recent tanker collision in the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that as GPS interference becomes more common, ships urgently need AI-based situational awareness to support crews and maintain safe navigation when traditional tools are compromised. The recent collision between the tankers Front
- [Automated Handling for Liquid and Solid Samples](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/23/automated-handling-for-liquid-and-solid-samples/) - Micronic is proud to introduce the second-generation of the Tube Handler HT500, featuring an enhanced design for even more efficient and reliable sample handling in the laboratory. The renewed Micronic Tube Handler HT500 offers a total capacity of 20 racks and operates at an impressive rate of approximately 400 tubes per hour. Using the supplied handheld
- [Emitech Group Integrates Guide-GNSS and becomes a major player in satellite-based GNSS metrology](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/23/emitech-group-integrates-guide-gnss-and-becomes-a-major-player-in-satellite-based-gnss-metrology/) - Emitech Group announces the acquisition of Guide-GNSS, an independent COFRAC-accredited testing laboratory specializing in the validation of satellite-based geolocation system (GNSS) performance. This strategic move marks Emitech’s entry into a rapidly growing field and complements its expertise in functional, regulatory, and environmental testing. A unique expertise in GNSS metrology Founded in 2010, Guide-GNSS is now
- [NECIT Services Ltd. Installs Defibrillators Across Service Van Fleet](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/23/necit-services-ltd-installs-defibrillators-across-service-van-fleet/) - As part of our commitment to community involvement, NECIT Services Ltd. has announced the installation of defibrillators in every NECIT van in our service fleet, providing a lifesaving service in emergency situations across the North East. In the event of a cardiac arrest which takes place in an out-of-hospital setting, only one in ten people
- [](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/20/7488/) - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing the way we power our world, acting as the source that keeps renewable energy flowing even when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing. As the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, BESS plays a crucial role in balancing supply and demand. However, with the increasing adoption
- [Razor sharp export approach leads to £4m Egyptian order for Brandauer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/20/razor-sharp-export-approach-leads-to-4m-egyptian-order-for-brandauer/) - A Birmingham manufacturer has sealed a £4m export order that will see it play a crucial role in developing the male grooming products of the future. Brandauer, which employs 64 people at its world class factories in Newtown and Aldridge, will stamp ultra-thin stainless-steel components for use in disposable razors produced by LORD International in
- [CRP Technology obtains ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management in advanced additive manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/20/crp-technology-obtains-iso-140012015-certification-for-environmental-management-in-advanced-additive-manufacturing/) - With ISO 14001:2015 certification, CRP Technology strengthens its industrial model by combining environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and strict process control CRP Technology has obtained ISO 14001:2015 certification, confirming its commitment to responsible and sustainable environmental management. This achievement marks a key step in a structured path where CRP Technology has always integrated sustainable practices
- [Anritsu to Showcase Groundbreaking PCI-Express® 6.0 and 7.0 Demonstrations at PCI-SIG Developers Conference 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/19/anritsu-to-showcase-groundbreaking-pci-express-6-0-and-7-0-demonstrations-at-pci-sig-developers-conference-2025/) - Anritsu Company exhibited cutting-edge high-speed signal integrity solutions at the PCI-SIG Developers Conference on June 11-12 in Santa Clara, CA. Anritsu presented PCI-Express® 6.0 and 7.0 live demonstrations of the industry-leading MP1900A BERT in collaboration with Synopsys, Teledyne LeCroy, CIG, and Tektronix. Live Demonstrations World’s First PCI-Express® 6.0 Link Training over Optics Anritsu joined forces
- [Career mentor recognised with prestigious medal](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/26/career-mentor-recognised-with-prestigious-medal/) - A mentor with more than two decades of engineering experience has been recognised for his dedication to helping others. Paul Pankhurst of civil engineering firm Tony Gee and Partners was presented with the Phil Tindall Memorial Medal for mentoring by the Rochester Bridge Trust, at an awards evening hosted by the Worshipful Company of Engineers.
- [UK Space Conference 2025 to land in Manchester: Space for Growth, Solutions, and Opportunity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/23/uk-space-conference-2025-to-land-in-manchester-space-for-growth-solutions-and-opportunity/) - UK Space Conference returns on 16–17 July 2025 at Manchester Central, bringing together global space leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore the theme Space for Growth. As the UK’s official biennial space sector forum, delivered in partnership with UK Space Agency, 2025’s event will focus on practical solutions, national capability, and unlocking economic value
- [FLUX GmbH to Demonstrate High-Performance Encoders at Automatica](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/19/flux-gmbh-to-demonstrate-high-performance-encoders-at-automatica/) - FLUX GmbH (FLUX), the high precision encoder company, has today announced it will be presenting its complete range of inductive and GMI® absolute position encoders at Automatica Trade Show on 24-27 June 2025 in Munich, Germany. FLUX will be located at Booth #B6.501. If you are attending, please contact us to schedule a meeting. If you don’t have
- [Segen and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Launch Solar Financing Partnership to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/20/segen-and-bnp-paribas-leasing-solutions-launch-solar-financing-partnership-to-accelerate-clean-energy-transition/) - New partnership to deliver point-of-sale equipment financing for solar and storage solutions across UK and Germany, with plans for wider European rollout. Segen, a leading global renewable energy equipment distributor, today announces a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to provide tailored end-to-end financing solutions under the Segen Finance brand. The new offering will
- [NP Aerospace secures multi-million funding package with NatWest to support export opportunities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/20/np-aerospace-secures-multi-million-funding-package-with-natwest-to-support-export-opportunities-2/) - Coventry-based defence manufacturing business is looking to grow its export business with multi-million pound funding from NatWest, including a Trade Finance Facility backed by UK Export Finance The funding facilities will enable NP Aerospace to further expand their business to new markets abroad NatWest is fully committed and proud to be supporting customers operating in
- [MaxiMill – S-Power glides through cast iron thanks to its high tooth count](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/18/maximill-s-power-glides-through-cast-iron-thanks-to-its-high-tooth-count/) - Cast iron machining can be tricky, with issues like heavy tool wear, extreme burr formation and breakouts on workpiece edges potentially jeopardising efficiency. This is where the milling cutters in CERATIZIT's Maximill – S-Power series come in. With a high tooth count and double-sided indexable inserts, the system offers optimal performance and a highly stable,
- [Engineering a Future That Works for Everyone](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/18/engineering-a-future-that-works-for-everyone/) - I’ve always been interested in how things work. I originally thought I’d study Applied Physics but after some reflection, engineering made more sense. It offered practical application, a clearer path into industry and broader career options. I studied a wide range of disciplines before specialising in mechanical engineering, which eventually led me to building services.
- [New flexpoint® hd longline laser module for harsh environments](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/18/new-flexpoint-hd-longline-laser-module-for-harsh-environments/) - UP TO 20 METER LONG LASER LINE WITH UNIFORM INTENSITY LASER COMPONENTS has developed a robust laser module with a particularly long uniform line. The new FLEXPOINT® HD-PL laser module expands the HD series and generates a red or green laser line of up to 20 meters with uniform intensity. This makes it particularly suitable for positioning
- [Domino Printing Sciences Reveals Carbon Reduction Plan with Target to Reach Net Zero by 2050](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/18/domino-printing-sciences-reveals-carbon-reduction-plan-with-target-to-reach-net-zero-by-2050/) - Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has announced its commitment to reducing emissions with a view to becoming a net zero business by 2050. On the company’s new corporate social responsibility website, Domino has outlined an ambitious carbon reduction plan, including targets to achieve carbon neutrality across scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in scope
- [Rainford In Good Health for MedTech Show](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/18/rainford-in-good-health-for-medtech-show/) - Rainford Precision will highlight its reputation as a leader in ultra-high precision micro-machining at the forthcoming Medical Technology Ireland exhibition. Scheduled for September 24th and 25th at the Galway Racecourse in County Galway, Rainford Precision will present a variety of custom solutions tailored for the Irish medical manufacturing sector at Stand L56. Rainford will present
- [Scotland’s bioeconomy boosted by launch of £850,000 scale-up technolog](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/18/scotlands-bioeconomy-boosted-by-launch-of-850000-scale-up-technolog/) - Scotland’s biotechnology sector is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of the nation’s first open-access 300-litre fermenter – a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that will support early-stage companies to develop bio-based products at scale. Located at FlexBIO, the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre’s (IBioIC) scale-up facility at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, installation of the new
- [Automation’s heavy challenge](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/16/automations-heavy-challenge/) - ~ How custom gearboxes enable specialist automation for heavy industry ~ In Odense, Denmark, construction of a new Large Structure Production (LSP) Centre is underway. The new facility will be dedicated to developing specialised automated equipment for heavy industry, an industry which, until now, has remained largely manual. This is due to its harsh environments
- [Steel fabricator’s 50th anniversary provides spark for significant growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/16/steel-fabricators-50th-anniversary-provides-spark-for-significant-growth/) - One of the UK’s largest structural steel fabricators is gearing up for a period of major growth as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. J&D Pierce Contracts, based in Glengarnock, North Ayrshire, is expecting turnover to rise towards £200m as it capitalises on growth in key sectors including data centres, distribution hubs, distilleries, stadia
- [Anritsu Collaborates with Industry Leaders to Demonstrate Key Non-Terrestrial Network Use Cases](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/18/anritsu-collaborates-with-industry-leaders-to-demonstrate-key-non-terrestrial-network-use-cases/) - Vienna, Austria – 10 June 2025 – Anritsu Company is proud to announce its participation as Test and Measurement partner in two pioneering demonstrations of 3GPP Rel-17 compliant Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology at the 2025 5GAA meetings in Paris. These demonstrations provided the first of their kind measurements showcasing the readiness of the technology and
- [Fieldcode Introduces AI Voice Agent Integration for Automated  Field Service Calls](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/16/fieldcode-introduces-ai-voice-agent-integration-for-automated-field-service-calls/) - Fieldcode, a leader in field service management software, has launched a new AI voice agent integration designed to automate customer call handling in service operations. The voice AI agents manage both inbound and outbound service calls, responding instantly, collecting issue details, confirming appointments, and updating tickets in real time. Integrated directly into the Fieldcode platform,
- [NP Aerospace secures multi-million funding package with NatWest to support export opportunities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/16/np-aerospace-secures-multi-million-funding-package-with-natwest-to-support-export-opportunities/) - Coventry-based defence manufacturing business is looking to grow its export business with multi-million pound funding from NatWest, including a Trade Finance Facility backed by UK Export Finance The funding facilities will enable NP Aerospace to further expand their business to new markets abroad NatWest is fully committed and proud to be supporting customers operating in
- [Starrag ensures precision without compromises](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/16/starrag-ensures-precision-without-compromises/) - Starrag develops and produces manufacturing solutions for many of the leading manufacturers in the aerospace industry. To shorten the measuring times for turbine blades, the Swiss company was the first in the world to work with the ZEISS PRISMO fortis CMM as part of a pilot project. Customers react with fascination and great amazement when
- [Altus Group Strengthens Support Capabilities Through  Continued Investment in Team Training](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/16/altus-group-strengthens-support-capabilities-through-continued-investment-in-team-training/) - Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment for the electronics industry in the UK and Ireland, has reinforced its commitment to support excellence by investing extensively in training and upskilling its engineering team. Central to Altus’ strategy is delivering value-added support across the full electronics assembly process not just at the point of sale.
- [Bridging Legacy & Innovation: The CDO Manufacturing & Logistics Exchange in Amsterdam This November](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/13/bridging-legacy-innovation-the-cdo-manufacturing-logistics-exchange-in-amsterdam-this-november/) - Join Us at the Invite-Only CDO Manufacturing & Logistics Exchange We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new addition to the established CDO Exchange portfolio, marking a milestone in its 10th anniversary year. This exciting event is tailored specifically for data and analytics leaders in the Manufacturing and Logistics sectors, industries at the heart
- [OEMs Turn to Titan Enterprises for Cutting-Edge Flow Measurement Solutions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/13/oems-turn-to-titan-enterprises-for-cutting-edge-flow-measurement-solutions/) - Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across industries are increasingly partnering with Titan Enterprises to address complex fluid measurement challenges. With a reputation for precision engineering and innovative flow metering solutions, Titan Enterprises has become a trusted name in delivering bespoke solutions tailored to OEM needs. As industries evolve, OEMs require high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective flow measurement
- [Rimac Technology Powers the Bugatti Tourbillon with Cutting-Edge Battery and Powertrain Tech](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/13/rimac-technology-powers-the-bugatti-tourbillon-with-cutting-edge-battery-and-powertrain-tech/) - Rimac Technology, a Tier 1 technology supplier to the automotive industry, engineered, designed and seamlessly integrated the cutting-edge battery system, e-axles and electronic control units for the Bugatti Tourbillon hyper sports cars. The Tourbillon represents the culmination of Rimac Technology's expertise in developing advanced electric powertrains, battery systems, and electronic control units. Working in close
- [Labfacility - Magnet Thermocouples](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/13/labfacility-magnet-thermocouples/) - Magnet thermocouples are specialised temperature sensors used in environments where traditional thermocouples face challenges. The use of magnets also facilitates easier installation and positioning, improving the versatility and reliability of temperature monitoring systems. Magnet thermocouples offer an innovative solution for demanding temperature measurement requirements. Magnets with pull strengths ranging from 0.7kg to 11.8kg offer a
- [Chancellor and Ed Miliband visit Cambridge Vacuum Engineering to see Ebflow™ welding technology in action](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/12/chancellor-and-ed-miliband-visit-cambridge-vacuum-engineering-to-see-ebflow-welding-technology-in-action/) - Ministers watched demonstration of CVE’s electron beam welding solution, which can help accelerate production of small modular reactors The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, and The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Rt Hon Ed Miliband, visited Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) in Waterbeach, Cambridge on Monday 9
- [New End Mill Line is a Star Performer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/11/new-end-mill-line-is-a-star-performer/) - TaeguTec has now expanded its renowned StarMill SED 7 range of solid carbide end mills with the introduction of two advanced variants designed to enhance machining performance. The 4XD long type and the chip splitter type have been introduced to provide unparalleled efficiency when machining difficult-to-cut materials such as titanium alloys and stainless steel, offering
- [PTC launches Creo 12 to accelerate design, speed, productivity, and collaboration for manufacturers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/10/ptc-launches-creo-12-to-accelerate-design-speed-productivity-and-collaboration-for-manufacturers/) - PTC has launched its latest version of its Creo® computer-aided design (CAD) solution, built to help manufacturers deliver their best designs in less time. Creo 12 introduces hundreds of powerful enhancements to its design, simulation, and manufacturing capabilities, enabling teams to work smarter, get more done, and collaborate more effectively. Key features include new tools
- [Clean energy startup wins £50,000 Climate Impact Prize for innovation at TechX Demo Day](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/10/clean-energy-startup-wins-50000-climate-impact-prize-for-innovation-at-techx-demo-day/) - A clean energy startup developing an ultra-low-cost carbon capture system for heavy industry has won a £50,000 award from a leading technology centre. Remedium was named winner of the Climate Impact Prize at the Net Zero Technology Centre’s annual TechX Demo Day in Aberdeen. The prize, awarded by NZTC sponsor ConocoPhillips, is given to the
- [Rubix launches new industry health indicator for the European manufacturing sector](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/10/rubix-launches-new-industry-health-indicator-for-the-european-manufacturing-sector/) - Rubix, Europe’s leading distributor of industrial products and services, has announced the launch of the Uptime Index – a new indicator assessing the health of European manufacturing. The Uptime Index was developed in response to ongoing conversations with customers across Europe, who expressed a growing need for greater visibility into the factors affecting factory uptime
- [PP Control & Automation backs Newport Girls’ High School for national Young Enterprise success](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/10/pp-control-automation-backs-newport-girls-high-school-for-national-young-enterprise-success/) - One of the UK’s leading strategic manufacturing outsourcing specialists has thrown its support behind a Shropshire school vying for national honours. PP Control & Automation (PP C&A), which employs 230 people at its facility in Cheslyn Hay, has been mentoring three teams at Newport Girls’ High School (NGHS) in the Young Enterprise Awards programme. CEO
- [Rotork Joins Rockwell Automation’s Technology Partner Program](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/09/rotork-joins-rockwell-automations-technology-partner-program/) - Rotork, a global leader in flow control and intelligent actuation solutions, is pleased to announce its official entry into the Rockwell Automation Technology Partner Program. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding Rotork’s presence within the industrial automation landscape. As part of the partnership, Rotork’s IQ3 Pro electric actuator with EtherNet/IP™ connectivity will be
- [IDS Launches GigE uEye LE Cameras with Sony Starvis 2 Sensors for Superior Low-Light Imaging](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/09/ids-launches-gige-ueye-le-cameras-with-sony-starvis-2-sensors-for-superior-low-light-imaging/) - Compact, single-board design combines cost-efficiency with outstanding image quality in challenging lighting conditions. Whether in quality assurance, medical technology or automation - industrial image processing places high demands on precision and reliability, even under difficult conditions. IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is therefore expanding its portfolio of cost-optimised project cameras from the GigE uEye LE
- [Stargate Hydrogen Opens Electrolyser Factory Amid Industry Hesitation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/09/stargate-hydrogen-opens-electrolyser-factory-amid-industry-hesitation/) - Stargate Hydrogen inaugurates its new factory with an exclusive event, attended by Kristen Michal, the Prime Minister of Estonia and Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe. The facility, dedicated to the production of innovative alkaline electrolysis stacks and systems, positions Stargate Hydrogen as a major industrial player on the green hydrogen landscape. In the first
- [Service from programming through to component: Schabmüller taps into MAPAL’s expertise in aluminium](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/09/service-from-programming-through-to-component-schabmuller-taps-into-mapals-expertise-in-aluminium/) - MAPAL has handled tool management at automotive supplier Schabmüller for some time. The Aalen-based tool manufacturer has now also taken over CAD/CAM programming for components, including simulations. With growing requirements for aluminium machining, the manufacturer values this full-service solution. Schabmüller Automobiltechnik GmbH (SMI) in Großmehring near Ingolstadt has been an automotive supplier since 1988 and
- [FANUC hails supply chain development as key to future success of UK manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/06/fanuc-hails-supply-chain-development-as-key-to-future-success-of-uk-manufacturing/) - At Smart Factory Expo (4-5 June 2025, NEC Birmingham), industrial automation specialist FANUC UK hailed the importance of nurturing a robust supply chain to secure the future of UK manufacturing. In a presentation at the event’s Automation and Robotics Theatre, FANUC UK’s Head of Sales, Oliver Selby, said that a successful manufacturing sector needs to
- [In the food and beverage industry, every detail counts when it comes to producing safe and delicious products.](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/06/in-the-food-and-beverage-industry-every-detail-counts-when-it-comes-to-producing-safe-and-delicious-products/) - Hengst Filtration supports safe production processes and product manufacturing with its process and sterile filters for liquids, compressed air, gas, and steam. When purity becomes safety: Reliable filtration from Hengst Filtration for safe food and beverages The Münster-based company has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality filtration solutions for more than 60 years. With its
- [Laying the groundwork for smarter manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/06/laying-the-groundwork-for-smarter-manufacturing/) - Enhancing factory foundations for reduced downtime, more efficient production Over the last 200 years of industrialisation, the global boom in manufacturing has led to a growth from 10,000 factories worldwide to over 10,000,000. Despite the substantial increase in production capacity, demand continues to outpace supply, necessitating the expansion of facilities. As facilities aim to expand
- [New resistance temperature measuring modules for Axioline F and Axioline P](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/06/new-resistance-temperature-measuring-modules-for-axioline-f-and-axioline-p/) - Phoenix Contact is extending the portfolio of Axioline F and Axioline P remote I/O systems with three new resistance temperature measuring modules (RTD modules) that support resistive temperature measuring devices. With the new Axioline input modules AXL P RTD8 1F, AXL P EX IS RTD8 1F, and AXL F EX IS RTD8 XC 1F, the highly available
- [Engineering firm appoints experienced due to drive global growth strategy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/06/engineering-firm-appoints-experienced-due-to-drive-global-growth-strategy/) - Two business development heavyweights have been welcomed at Grantham-based global engineering firm, BGB, helping to cement a pivotal first quarter of growth for the business. The appointments of Tony Conroy and Leigh Smith come hot off the heels of two previous appointments, made earlier in 2025, which saw Dr. Ben Murphy join as head of product
- [Government outlines ten-year R&D funding to transform UK economy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/06/government-outlines-ten-year-rd-funding-to-transform-uk-economy/) - The government has set out new ten-year funding for research and development (R&D) to help boost efficiency, attract greater private investment and grow the UK economy. The plan aims to promote long-term funding for infrastructure and innovative technologies such as quantum computing by giving greater certainty to leading research organisations who are tackling critical barriers to UK
- [British Engines Group signs ten-year sponsorship agreement with pioneering new community hub](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/05/british-engines-group-signs-ten-year-sponsorship-agreement-with-pioneering-new-community-hub/) - British Engines Group has signed a ten-year sponsorship agreement with a pioneering new youth and community hub in Newcastle. The global engineering group has given its long-term backing to the Lighthouse Project at St Michael's Church in Byker, a state-of-the-art facility which will offer a broad range of activities and services centred around young people. As
- [Dragoon Selects Teledyne FLIR OEM Prism Software for Long-Range Unmanned Platform Prototyping](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/05/dragoon-selects-teledyne-flir-oem-prism-software-for-long-range-unmanned-platform-prototyping/) - Prism SKR and Prism Supervisor provide target recognition and AI-based autonomous flight control for Dragoon. Goleta, CA – Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), today announced Dragoon is using the Prism™ Supervisor and Prism SKR software for its AI-driven object detection, tracking, real-time autonomy flight control, and mission planning capabilities within
- [Advanced remanufacturing technology could transform wind turbine repairs and cut sector’s carbon footprint](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/05/advanced-remanufacturing-technology-could-transform-wind-turbine-repairs-and-cut-sectors-carbon-footprint/) - A research collaboration between Renewable Parts Limited (RPL), SSE Renewables, and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has demonstrated the potential to remanufacture critical onshore wind turbine components – restoring worn or damaged parts to their original specification or better – to drastically cut waste, reduce carbon emissions and extend part life. Using advanced additive
- [LOCTITE expands its free e-learning platform with new automotive module](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/04/loctite-expands-its-free-e-learning-platform-with-new-automotive-module/) - Henkel, the global leader in adhesives and sealants, has added a new module to its free LOCTITE® XPLORE e-learning platform - Rebuilding OEM Seams. Tailored specifically for professionals in the automotive repair and bodyshop industries, this marks the third LOCTITE XPLORE module dedicated to the automotive sector. Seam sealing plays a vital role in vehicle
- [Big Bang At Schools Offers Big Bang For Your Buck! - Funding Supports ‘Stem’ Events For Over 3,000 Underrepresented Pupils](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/04/big-bang-at-schools-offers-big-bang-for-your-buck-funding-supports-stem-events-for-over-3000-underrepresented-pupils/) - Thousands of underrepresented schoolchildren across the UK have been given access to engaging, high-quality STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) experiences through Drax Foundation funding, in partnership with EngineeringUK, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to dedicated to enabling more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and tech. Funding for
- [‘Highest precision positioning’: Queensgate launches new heavy-duty piezo stage](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/04/highest-precision-positioning-queensgate-launches-new-heavy-duty-piezo-stage/) - Queensgate Instruments has extended its range of high-performance nanopositioning piezo stages with a lever-amplified, heavy-duty stage capable of moving loads of up to 6 kg. The stage has a range of 250 µm and is available in two configurations: the QGNPS-X-250B for horizontal travel, and the QGNPS-Z-250B for vertical movement. Both configurations offer the sub-nanometer
- [New flagship Arbitrary Waveform Generators with 3.9 GHz bandwidth and 10 GS/s output rate](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/04/new-flagship-arbitrary-waveform-generators-with-3-9-ghz-bandwidth-and-10-gs-s-output-rate/) - Spectrum Instrumentation announces four new high-performance Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs), marking a significant milestone in the company’s product portfolio. Designed for demanding applications in radio frequency (RF) and microwave signal generation, the new AWGs deliver output rates up to 10 GS/s with exceptional 16-bit vertical resolution and bandwidths reaching up to 3.9 GHz. The new
- [Critical Manufacturing Named as a Representative Vendor in 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for MES](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/04/critical-manufacturing-named-as-a-representative-vendor-in-2025-gartner-market-guide-for-mes/) - Critical Manufacturing was named a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s May 2025 MES Market Guide, highlighting its role in advancing digital manufacturing with AI and IoT. Critical Manufacturing, a leader in advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, has been recognized as a Representative Vendor in the May 2025 Gartner Market Guide for
- [Case study: how a manufacturing site reduced admin time and supported HR processes using Kelio](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/03/customise-your-industrial-planning-with-kelio-hr-management-software/) - Sharp installed Kelio’s X4 and X7 terminals at its manufacturing site in Wrexham. All 150 on-site staff use the clocking-in fobs with Kelio’s combined Time and Attendance, and HR systems. Having previously installed separate systems for both, Sharp was delighted with a solution to combine them. Choosing software options with the HR Portal, absence management,
- [“Manufacturers are dealing with a different kind of risk” — Why insurance needs to evolve with the sector](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/03/manufacturers-are-dealing-with-a-different-kind-of-risk-why-insurance-needs-to-evolve-with-the-sector/) - Steve Fletcher, Joint Head of Corporate at Gallagher's UK Retail Birmingham Office, shares how the manufacturing industry is adapting to a more complex risk environment—and why insurance has a bigger role to play than ever before. Q: How would you describe the current state of the manufacturing sector? It’s a sector that’s shown incredible resilience,
- [Powering progress: Sailing towards zero with Yara Clean Ammonia](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/03/powering-progress-sailing-towards-zero-with-yara-clean-ammonia/) - As the maritime industry scans the horizon for scalable zero-emission fuels, low emission ammonia is looming ever larger as a potential solution for deep sea operators. Here Hans Olav Raen, CEO of Yara Clean Ammonia, explains the universal appeal of the power source, while outlining why his company has the experience, knowledge and global vision
- [Green & Clean: Fanuc Roboshot Helps Bloom-In-Box Reduce Carbon Footprint](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/02/green-clean-fanuc-roboshot-helps-bloom-in-box-reduce-carbon-footprint-2/) - FANUC’s best-in-category energy efficiency claim for its ROBOSHOT injection moulder series has been validated in a real life installation at sustainable plastic product manufacturer Bloom-in-Box. The ROBOSHOT S150iA has consistently used 33% less power than the other all-electric machines at the injection moulder’s Burscough facility since it was installed in 2022. This energy performance has
- [What are the benefits from regular forklift truck maintenance and servicing?](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/06/02/what-are-the-benefits-from-regular-forklift-truck-maintenance-and-servicing/) - Steve Briscall, National Training Manager and Sam Cook, Technical Training Manager, at Rushlift offer a five-point plan for uplifting fleet performance A vast number of businesses are critically dependent on the smooth running of their forklift truck fleet. And yet, how well planned, maintained and managed is the average fleet? How sophisticated is the analysis
- [Colour RJ45 patch cables for CAT6A applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/30/colour-rj45-patch-cables-for-cat6a-applications/) - Phoenix Contact is extending its product portfolio with colour patch cables from the RJ45 Building series, which have been specially developed for applications in control cabinets. The new cables are available in eight colours: white, orange, yellow, red, violet, green, blue, and black. High-speed data transmission at up to 10 Gbps (CAT6A) makes the RJ45
- [Walter introduce two new grooving geometries](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/30/walter-introduce-two-new-grooving-geometries/) - With the arrival of the new UE6 and RE6, Walter is expanding its GD26 grooving portfolio with two new indexable insert geometries for medium machining. The Tübingen-based cutting tool manufacturer now offers a total of 12 geometries in seven highly wear-resistant Tiger-tec® Gold grades for parting-off, grooving, groove/turning and copy turning. The exceptional new UE6
- [Swissport and Aurrigo launch first global pilot of autonomous ground handling solutions at Zurich airport](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/30/swissport-and-aurrigo-launch-first-global-pilot-of-autonomous-ground-handling-solutions-at-zurich-airport/) - Swissport has partnered with UK-based Aurrigo International plc to conduct its first-ever global pilot of autonomous ground handling technologies at Zurich Airport, marking an important step in Swissport’s innovation roadmap. The initiative includes the deployment of a digital simulation platform, and a live trial of a fully autonomous electric vehicle designed to explore new efficiencies
- [British Engines Group accelerates its digital transformation strategy with launch of its first AI programme](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/30/british-engines-group-accelerates-its-digital-transformation-strategy-with-launch-of-its-first-ai-programme/) - British Engines Group is driving forward its innovation and digital transformation strategy by launching its first artificial intelligence (AI) programme. The Newcastle-based engineering group is looking to increase efficiency and productivity across the group’s eight North East companies, which includes Michell Bearings in South Shields, BEL Engineering in Newcastle and CMP Products in Cramlington. The programme
- [Enhanced technology leads smart sewer network revolution  ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/29/enhanced-technology-leads-smart-sewer-network-revolution/) - Rapidly increasing uptake of remote sensor technology is revolutionising how sewer networks are monitored and managed across the UK - and has prompted a firmware update from technology company Metasphere, writes Ryan Pearson, head of strategy. Remote sewer network monitoring is already offering significant advantages to the most progressive water companies in the UK, who
- [Almost half of Britons want more UK products in shops: Cheap imports and lack of availability are key barriers to buying British](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/29/almost-half-of-britons-want-more-uk-products-in-shops-cheap-imports-and-lack-of-availability-are-key-barriers-to-buying-british/) - As discussions around international trade and export tariffs continue to make headlines, UK consumers have said price and availability are the key factors behind looking at foreign-made products when shopping instead of buying British. In a YouGov poll of over 2,000 people in the UK, commissioned by Made in Britain, 46% said they would consider
- [Annual HMS Networks Report Confirms Growing Dominance of Industrial Ethernet](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/29/annual-hms-networks-report-confirms-growing-dominance-of-industrial-ethernet/) - HMS Networks has released its annual analysis of the industrial network market, revealing key trends and developments. After an exceptional surge in 2023, the market experienced a slight slowdown in 2024, with a decrease of approximately 10–11% in newly installed nodes. This dip is primarily attributed to a more challenging economic environment, ongoing uncertainties, and
- [Made Smarter reboots digital internship programme to tackle manufacturing skills gap and accelerate innovation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/29/made-smarter-reboots-digital-internship-programme-to-tackle-manufacturing-skills-gap-and-accelerate-innovation/) - SME manufacturers to benefit from funded tech talent as phase two launches across North West: New white paper demonstrates real-world impact on both businesses and students. Made Smarter, the movement to help SME manufacturers adopt digital technologies, has launched the second phase of its highly successful Digital Technology Internship programme to tackle mounting digital skills
- [Safe. Inspiring. Green. What it takes to develop an industrial enclosure](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/28/safe-inspiring-green-what-it-takes-to-develop-an-industrial-enclosure/) - Attributed to Chris Lloyd, Managing Director, Spelsberg els UK Ltd To develop an industrial enclosure that achieves a seamless user experience requires an in-depth process at its foundation. To prioritise competing requirements and realise them through design and manufacture relies on a collaborative approach that spans multiple disciplines. This organisational framework is important to not
- [Spencer Group extends support for worker wellbeing by backing construction industry charity Lighthouse](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/25/spencer-group-extends-support-for-worker-wellbeing-by-backing-construction-industry-charity-lighthouse/) - Multi-disciplinary engineering specialist Spencer Group has become an official Company Supporter of Lighthouse, the construction industry charity. Hull-based Spencer Group has selected the organisation as its official charity partner for 2025 and colleagues have already raised over £2,000 through an Easter raffle, weekly dress-down Fridays, fantasy football league and more. Lighthouse provides 24/7 holistic support
- [Vanzetti Engineering attends the Paris Air Show 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/25/vanzetti-engineering-attends-the-paris-air-show-2025/) - Vanzetti Engineering is taking part in the international aeronautics and space show, which will be held in Paris from 16th to 22nd June. The company will be exhibiting its cryogenic pumps for space testbeds (Space Ground Segment) and green propulsion systems for aerospace applications in Hall 5, stand C222. Vanzetti Engineering attends the Paris Air Show
- [New academy launched to champion ceramics skills for the future](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/21/new-academy-launched-to-champion-ceramics-skills-for-the-future/) - A new educational hub has been launched to give scientists and engineers the future skills needed to grasp opportunities in the global, multi-billion-pound ceramics sector. The AMRICC Academy will provide next-generation training and development programmes that address emerging industry challenges and tackle a skills gap in both traditional and advanced ceramics. Offering a range of
- [Engineering firm celebrates 25th anniversary and continued growth ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/21/engineering-firm-celebrates-25th-anniversary-and-continued-growth/) - Flagship Goole-based engineering specialist, Salko UK, has grown by 65 fold in revenue since its inception in 2000 as it celebrates 25 years of business. The mechanical and electrical solutions provider has also announced it has been awarded the entire mechanical scope of work to create a new open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) at a project in
- [Hygiena® Becomes First Manufacturer with ISO 16140-2 Validation for Multiplex RT-PCR Detection of Salmonella and Cronobacter](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/21/hygiena-becomes-first-manufacturer-with-iso-16140-2-validation-for-multiplex-rt-pcr-detection-of-salmonella-and-cronobacter/) - First-ever ISO 16140-2 validated multiplex PCR assay for simultaneous detection of Salmonella and Cronobacter Hygiena®, a global leader in One Health Diagnostics® and food safety solutions is setting a new industry standard with the launch of its groundbreaking foodproof® Salmonella plus Cronobacter Detection LyoKit®. This innovative workflow solution is the first and only ISO 16140-2 approved rapid, real-time PCR
- [New Heckert large machine series on its way](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/21/new-heckert-large-machine-series-on-its-way/) - Starrag, the industry-leading machine manufacturer from Chemnitz, unveiled its new large machine series in November 2024. The four planned models will be launched and presented to the market in stages throughout 2025. Starrag's HPMS (High Performance Machining Systems) business unit, which includes the Chemnitz and Rorschacherberg sites, has developed a new large machine construction kit
- [IDS NXT oslo with IP69K Protection Expands Industrial AI Camera Portfolio](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/21/ids-nxt-oslo-with-ip69k-protection-expands-industrial-ai-camera-portfolio/) - AI and streaming meet ruggedness. IDS NXT oslo: Video streaming with 5 MP resolution and IP69K ingress protection code. With the new IDS NXT oslo, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is systematically expanding its range of high-performance AI cameras. The model combines artificial intelligence with first-class image quality, video streaming and recording functions in a
- [A hattrick of award wins for textile manufacturer at Clerkenwell Design Week](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/20/a-hattrick-of-award-wins-for-textile-manufacturer-at-clerkenwell-design-week/) - Global textile designer and manufacturer, Camira is celebrating a trio of accolades at Clerkenwell Design Week for the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation and circular design. Camira was presented with the Best of Clerkenwell, Best Material Innovation and Textile awards for its textile-to-textile recycled wool fabric, ReSKU 2.0, which is inherently flame retardant and made
- [Cost-Optimized PolarFire® Core FPGAs and SoCs from Microchip Technology Deliver High Performance with a 30% Lower Price Tag](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/20/cost-optimized-polarfire-core-fpgas-and-socs-from-microchip-technology-deliver-high-performance-with-a-30-lower-price-tag/) - PolarFire Core devices streamline costs while retaining the market-leading power efficiency, security and reliability of classic PolarFire families In the current marketplace, Bill of Material (BOM) costs are continuing to rise and developers must work to optimize performance and budgets. Recognizing that a significant portion of the mid-range FPGA market does not require integrated serial
- [Heavy Equipment Giant Achieved Estimated Million-Dollar Savings and Sustainability Milestone Through Innovative Packaging Recycling Program](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/20/heavy-equipment-giant-achieved-estimated-million-dollar-savings-and-sustainability-milestone-through-innovative-packaging-recycling-program/) - A major global maker of off-road equipment is an example of how savings, simplification, and sustainability can go hand and hand. For several years, this company participated in Cortec’s plastic recycling program, allowing them to streamline its engine parts packaging process and save significant money while reducing waste. This program's financial and environmental benefits highlight
- [Veolia pioneers PFAS treatment ahead of UK ban for fire fighting foams](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/20/veolia-pioneers-pfas-treatment-ahead-of-uk-ban-for-fire-fighting-foams/) - As part of the Group’s global BeyondPFAS offering, Veolia has launched a new process for the treatment of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire suppressants containing PFAS* (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) ahead of a UK ban that will come into force in July 2025. This new service will address the mandatory need to safely dispose
- [Merit Reaches Major Project Milestone at NHS Medicines Manufacturing Centre](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/20/merit-reaches-major-project-milestone-at-nhs-medicines-manufacturing-centre/) - Merit, the UK’s leading industrialised construction and digital manufacturing specialist, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the development of the new NHS Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC) at Seaton Delaval. Recently, the site welcomed the successful delivery of four vital Air Handling Unit (AHU) PODs, seven Header Pre-Assembled Modules (PAMs) and eight Lid PAMs,
- [Five Industry Leaders. One Goal: Automation Solutions for Maximum Efficiency](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/20/five-industry-leaders-one-goal-automation-solutions-for-maximum-efficiency/) - HALTER CNC Automation is bringing together four other top suppliers — Schunk, LNS Europe, Fastems, and Fanuc — for a one-day event focused on making CNC automation practical, proven and profitable. Automation Day will be held at HALTER’s Technology Centre in Issum, Germany, and is designed for CNC machine users who want to boost spindle
- [Aurrigo International plc’s revenues take off with demand for its autonomous vehicles rising](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/19/aurrigo-international-plcs-revenues-take-off-with-demand-for-its-autonomous-vehicles-rising/) - One of the UK’s leading providers of transport technology solutions has reported a 34% increase in revenue, with ten of its autonomous vehicles now operating across the world. Aurrigo International plc, which employs more than 110 people at its Advanced Engineering Centre in Coventry and across technical offices in Canada, the US and Singapore, has
- [Titan Sponsorship Fuels Paralympian’s Winning Start to 2025 Season](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/19/titan-sponsorship-fuels-paralympians-winning-start-to-2025-season/) - British wheelchair tennis star Lucy Shuker thanked Weymouth’s Titan Manufacturing for supporting her successful U.S. tour, boosting her momentum for the season ahead. Earlier this year, Titan Manufacturing announced a new partnership with Lucy to support her journey towards her sixth Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Their sponsorship, provided on a quarterly basis,
- [Promotion Enhances Altus Group’s Support Across the North](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/19/promotion-enhances-altus-groups-support-across-the-north/) - Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has promoted Steve Leake to Sales Engineer, strengthening the company's technical sales capabilities across north England. The new role builds on Steve’s four years of experience with Altus as an Application and Service Engineer. During this time, he has worked closely with
- [PTC and Schaeffler expand strategic relationship with adoption of Windchill+ PLM](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/16/ptc-and-schaeffler-expand-strategic-relationship-with-adoption-of-windchill-plm/) - PTC has announced that a leading automotive and industrial supplier will adopt its Windchill+® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution as it continues modernising its product development practices and working to accelerate time to market. As part of a broader cloud-driven transformation effort, Schaeffler is transitioning from its on-premises Windchill® environment to a cloud-based Windchill+ environment
- [MULTI-APERTURE SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE GROWTH](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/16/multi-aperture-supports-sustainable-growth/) - Fortress Technology’s space-saving multi-aperture, multi-lane metal detectors are engineered to optimise performance and TCO on all food production lines. The Fortress unit consolidates a single metal detector mounted across multiple food packing and processing conveyor lines. Designed to ensure detection sensitivity levels are never compromised, the metal detector is uniquely divided into individual, smaller apertures
- [OMRON reveals ultra-compact power relay for high-voltage battery safety](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/16/omron-reveals-ultra-compact-power-relay-for-high-voltage-battery-safety/) - The new G9EJH-1-E brings class-leading miniaturization and industry-standard insulation to electric vehicle and energy-storage systems charging OMRON Electronic Components Europe has introduced the G9EJH-1-E ultra-compact DC power relay, delivering a space-saving solution for inrush protection in battery-charging systems up to 800V. With class-leading dimensions of 31mm x 27mm, and 30mm high, the relay also meets
- [Anritsu adds Vector Network Analyzer and Vector Voltmeter capability to Site Master field portable instruments](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/16/anritsu-adds-vector-network-analyzer-and-vector-voltmeter-capability-to-site-master-field-portable-instruments/) - Anritsu Company had added Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and Vector Voltmeter (VVM) measurements to their industry standard Site Master instruments. The latest iteration of the Anritsu Site Master MS2085A and MS2089A are the most capable ever field portable instruments used by the world’s RF communications engineers. Already featuring a cable and antenna analyzer and spectrum
- [Danfoss eHydraulic Power Module enables electrification of 200-tonne SANY crawler crane](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/16/danfoss-ehydraulic-power-module-enables-electrification-of-200-tonne-sany-crawler-crane/) - Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has delivered its first eHydraulic Power Module to SANY for the electrification of a 200-tonne lattice-boom crawler crane. The eHydraulic system integrates a Danfoss Editron synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet motor with a Danfoss variable displacement axial piston pump to maximize performance and efficiency. SANY launched the fully electric battery-operated
- [Interview with David Maitland, Operations Director, Air Products](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/15/interview-with-david-maitland-operations-director-air-products/) - We speak to David Maitland, Operations Director at Air Products, about the vital role industrial gases play in keeping manufacturing industries moving – and how the latest innovations in production technology are helping manufacturers lower emissions, boost energy efficiency and make meaningful progress toward decarbonisation. From cryogenic distillation to cutting-edge oxyfuel combustion, David walks us
- [AI Innovator Reports Transformational Year With 400% Increase in Annual Recurring Revenue](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/15/ai-innovator-reports-transformational-year-with-400-increase-in-annual-recurring-revenue/) - Driven by surging demand from manufacturers seeking to boost productivity and cut operational costs, IntelliAM has reported a stand-out year of growth, with a 400% increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). In a trading update for the full year which ended in March 2025, the firm’s ARR shows 400% growth when comparing March year-end with the
- [BEP adds chemical analysis capabilities to Manchester R&D lab](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/15/bep-adds-chemical-analysis-capabilities-to-manchester-rd-lab/) - Investing in the new machine slashes lead times on specialist applications by 10% and boosts efficiency with advanced Chromatography System BEP Surface Technologies, a leading electroplating and surface finishing specialist, has added chemical analysis capabilities to its Manchester R&D laboratory, to drive up productivity and innovation. The investment in a Thermo Fisher Scientific Dionex Inuvion
- [Carbon Clean announces successful factory test of revolutionary CycloneCC C1 technology at commercial scale in the UK](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/15/carbon-clean-announces-successful-factory-test-of-revolutionary-cyclonecc-c1-technology-at-commercial-scale-in-the-uk/) - Carbon Clean, a global leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has announced today the successful factory testing of the world’s largest Rotating Packed Bed (RPB) of this size for carbon capture. This breakthrough technology uses centrifugal force to enhance CO2 absorption and can capture up to 285 tonnes of CO2 per day. It has successfully
- [UK Manufacturer Makes Innovative PVC Feeder Cabinets](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/15/uk-manufacturer-makes-innovative-pvc-feeder-cabinets/) - A leading UK manufacturer is creating a buzz with their newest electrical enclosure – the first fully-recyclable PVC Cabinet. Historic Lancashire headquartered manufacturing company Ritherdon, are taking a leap into a more sustainable future by launching these innovative new cabinets as the family-owned firm celebrates its 130th anniversary. Following months of research and development, combined
- [Take control of indirect spend without slowing down sourcing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/14/take-control-of-indirect-spend-without-slowing-down-sourcing/) - Procurement doesn’t have time for bottlenecks Procurement is expected to do more than just source efficiently. It’s tasked with keeping production on schedule, managing supplier risk, navigating rising costs, and supporting commercial resilience. And yet, outdated systems and manual admin still make it harder than it should be to control something as basic – and
- [Industrial Automation Pt100 RTD Sensor with M12 connector](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/14/industrial-automation-pt100-rtd-sensor-with-m12-connector-2/) - An industrial automation temperature sensor with a Pt100 class A 4 wire resistance thermometer detector (RTD) with a measuring range of -75 to +250°C. Available in 3 & 6mm diameter 316 Stainless steel sheath with standard lengths of 100, 150, 200 & 250mm. Supplied with plain barrel or screw in options 1/4 BSPP, 1/2 BSPP
- [ESI Technology Ltd Achieves AS9100D Certification: A New Chapter in Quality and Opportunity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/14/esi-technology-ltd-achieves-as9100d-certification-a-new-chapter-in-quality-and-opportunity/) - We are delighted to announce that ESI Technology Ltd has successfully achieved AS9100D certification, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards excellence and continuous improvement. This globally recognised standard is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction across all aspects of our operations. AS9100D, developed by the International Aerospace
- [New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) Celebrates a historic first with inaugural Graduation ceremony for first graduates](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/13/new-model-institute-for-technology-and-engineering-nmite-celebrates-a-historic-first-with-inaugural-graduation-ceremony-for-first-graduates/) - On 10 May, at Hereford Cathedral, NMITE celebrated the achievements of its inaugural cohort of 25 pioneering students, in a historic milestone for the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE). When news of NMITE was announced in March 2019, NMITE was recognised as the UK's first new purpose-built university in over 40 years,
- [Medical Manufacturer to Take Delivery of Latest Bumotec Machine](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/13/medical-manufacturer-to-take-delivery-of-latest-bumotec-machine/) - Ireland is the epicentre of the medical industry, and on the 11th and 12th of June, this will be showcased at the Manufacturing Solutions Ireland exhibition. Starrag will be presenting its latest innovations with the Starrag Bumotec s191neo taking centre stage on Stand T7. The Starrag Bumotec s191neo will be delivered to Smithstown Light Engineering
- [Reliable clutches and couplings for high-speed applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/12/reliable-clutches-and-couplings-for-high-speed-applications/) - Lightweight variants and consistent performance Based on the proven ROBA® DS steel disk pack coupling, mayr® power transmission developed a weight-optimized aluminium version with the same performance density. It is tailored to meet the requirements of high-speed applications, for example in the field of test bench technology. Drive axes in the high-speed range require reliable
- [Sustainable innovations for saving water](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/12/sustainable-innovations-for-saving-water/) - By Andrew Leah, General Manager of Duraproducts This year’s Water Saving Week, 12 -16 May, has the theme of ‘small waste, big impact’ and is a reminder that even small everyday habits towards water conservation can lead to meaningful lasting change. With climate pressures and unpredictable weather patterns growing, water is increasingly recognised as a
- [Energy-efficient baggage handling: NORD ECO service uncovers savings potential at airports](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/12/energy-efficient-baggage-handling-nord-eco-service-uncovers-savings-potential-at-airports/) - To support airports in designing energy-efficient baggage handling systems, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers the NORD ECO service. The North German company thus makes a significant contribution to achieving the climate targets in this sector. NORD is a system supplier of innovative drive solutions for more than 100 industries. With the NORD ECO service, the drive specialist has already
- [The future of manufacturing: Embracing Industry 5.0 to harness a competitive advantage](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/12/the-future-of-manufacturing-embracing-industry-5-0-to-harness-a-competitive-advantage/) - Attributed to Julie Chapman, Head of Manufacturing and Engineering, Duncan & Toplis As technology evolves over time, it is crucial that business practices follow suit so they are not left behind by competitors who are more welcoming of digital advancements that can free up valuable resources and company time. In July 2020, the European Commission
- [Hyperspectral imaging shapes the future of sustainable recycling](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/12/hyperspectral-imaging-shapes-the-future-of-sustainable-recycling/) - Efficient recycling of waste into reusable raw materials is one of the significant efforts we must take to stop global warming and the over-exploitation of natural resources. The environmental benefits of recycling are clear. Recycling conserves natural resources and reduces greenhouse gases and pollution, and the use of fossil fuels in energy production. It reduces
- [Universities partner with Made Smarter to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/09/universities-partner-with-made-smarter-to-deliver-fast-track-digital-leadership-programme-for-sme-manufacturers/) - University of Salford joins Manchester Metropolitan University to empower and inspire 40 new companies The University of Salford has joined forces with Manchester Metropolitan University to equip more SME manufacturers with the strategies and skills needed to thrive in the digital age. The universities have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital
- [Why a Surge in Battery Energy Storage System Installations is Set to Supercharge Global Infrastructure](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/09/why-a-surge-in-battery-energy-storage-system-installations-is-set-to-supercharge-global-infrastructure/) - The global energy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the increased adoption of renewable energy sources and the drive for a more sustainable future, the demand for efficient energy storage has never been greater. Enter Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, ensuring stability, resilience, and efficiency in power
- [FSP wins King’s Award for Enterprise](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/08/fsp-wins-kings-award-for-enterprise/) - A Midlands based market leader in steel fabrication has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding commitment to Sustainable Development. Fabweld Steel Products is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise announced today (Tuesday, May 6). Now in its 59th year,
- [Made in Britain applications surge following Trump tariffs](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/08/made-in-britain-applications-surge-following-trump-tariffs/) - The trade organisation representing British manufacturers has seen a surge in membership applications in the last month, as interest in ‘buying British’ grows. In the month following the introduction of new tariffs on imported goods into America, the internationally recognised trademark, Made in Britain has seen a 20% increase in the number of companies applying
- [Ground floor of Framlingham Technology Centre officially reopens following £720K post-storm refurbishment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/08/ground-floor-of-framlingham-technology-centre-officially-reopens-following-720k-post-storm-refurbishment/) - Following extensive flooding caused by Storm Babet in October 2023, the ground floor of the Framlingham Technology Centre (FTC) has officially reopened after a £720,000 refurbishment, marking the beginning of a new era of home-grown innovation, skilled local jobs, and economic growth in East Anglia. The storm inflicted major damage to the ground floor, disrupting operations and forcing businesses to
- [Testing specialist measures up £1m sales target](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/08/testing-specialist-measures-up-1m-sales-target/) - A Black Country testing specialist is celebrating its 5th birthday in style by committing to reaching £1m+ sales over the next twelve months. Staht, which was created by former 3M Global Product Manager Rob Hirst, is revolutionising the way construction and safety sectors complete pull-testing and proof loading testing for fixings and safety eye bolts.
- [ASG Arrowsmith Bolsters Aerospace Machining Prowess with Multi-Spindle CNC Investment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/08/asg-arrowsmith-bolsters-aerospace-machining-prowess-with-multi-spindle-cnc-investment/) - Leading precision aerospace subcontract specialist ASG Arrowsmith, part of the Manchester based ASG Group, has significantly enhanced its machining capabilities with a recent investment in two new multi-spindle CNC machines. A new Doosan DNM4500 - 4th generation multi axis machining centre and a state-of-the-art Doosan DVF 5000 vertical 5-axis machining centre have now arrived and
- [Asia-Pacific Home Automation and Controls System: Overview](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/08/asia-pacific-home-automation-and-controls-system-overview/) - A home automation system is a dwelling equipped with internet-connected appliances and devices that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone, tablet, or other networked device. This allows homeowners to manage features like security, lighting, temperature, and entertainment systems from anywhere with an internet connection. According to MarketsandMarkets the global home automation systems market was
- [Entries open for 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards to spotlight industry’s young talent](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/07/entries-open-for-2025-leeds-manufacturing-festival-awards-to-spotlight-industrys-young-talent/) - West Yorkshire’s manufacturing and engineering businesses are being encouraged to put forward their brightest young talent for the 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards as nominations officially open for this year’s celebration of the industry’s future leaders and most forward-thinking employers. Now in their fourth year, next month’s awards are a key event in the Leeds
- [HORIBA launches new entry-level 100W PEM benchtop fuel cell test station to support research and innovation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/07/horiba-launches-new-entry-level-100w-pem-benchtop-fuel-cell-test-station-to-support-research-and-innovation/) - Next-generation C05-LT boasts accessibility through ease-of-use, size and cost, while delivering on repeatability, precision and accuracy HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has expanded its proven range of fuel cell test stations revolutionising the PEM fuel cell testing landscape for all fuel cell researchers. Launched as an economical, entry-level addition, the new
- [Torben Christensen named Chief Financial Officer of Danfoss Power Solutions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/07/torben-christensen-named-chief-financial-officer-of-danfoss-power-solutions/) - Danfoss today announced that Torben Christensen has been named Chief Financial Officer of Danfoss Power Solutions, effective immediately. Previously Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Global Services, Danfoss Group, Christensen will join the Power Solutions Leadership Team (PSLT) and report directly to Daniel Winter, President of Danfoss Power Solutions. Winter previously served as CFO before
- [Ground Engineering Firm Looks to ‘INS-Pire’ the Next Generation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/07/ground-engineering-firm-looks-to-ins-pire-the-next-generation/) - Amid a growing construction skills shortage, Mainmark Ground Engineering UK has proudly sponsored the return of an education initiative set to boost the insurance and construction industry pipeline. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that there are over 35,000 job vacancies in the construction sector. This is the highest vacancy rate
- [NORD offers process advantages in packaging](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/06/nord-offers-process-advantages-in-packaging/) - NORD supplies drive solutions for efficient operation of packaging systems completely from a single source. Drive solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS increase the efficiency in system operation at several points in the packaging process chain. With two concepts, the company mainly focuses on the fields of end-of-line packaging and primary packaging, where its decentralised drive technology and wash-down-capable aluminium
- [AI Enhanced Safety](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/06/ai-enhanced-safety/) - AI and machine learning methods can be used across a battery's entire life, from material discovery and cell testing to second-life assessment, to enhance new developments and diagnostic capabilities. IDTechEx's report, "AI-Driven Battery Technology 2025-2035: Technology, Innovation and Opportunities", explores predictions and innovation possibilities within the sector over the next decade, stating that employing AI
- [Confined Space Rescue Training: Preparedness for Industrial Safety](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/06/confined-space-rescue-training-preparedness-for-industrial-safety/) - In modern manufacturing and process engineering environments, safety is a core priority. Among the most critical and often overlooked risks is working in confined spaces. It involves maintenance inside storage tanks, cleaning silos, or accessing narrow mechanical pits, these environments demand more than basic awareness. They require specialized skills and fast, coordinated response protocols. This
- [Digital servitization toolkit to boost growth for SME manufacturers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/01/digital-servitization-toolkit-to-boost-growth-for-sme-manufacturers/) - InterAct-backed academics have developed a digital servitization toolkit to boost growth for SME manufacturers by empowering them to explore and adopt innovative business models. Developed by leading academics at the University of East Anglia (UEA), InterAct DigiServe is an interactive website and toolkit designed to educate and support SME manufacturing leaders in evaluating and implementing
- [Komatsu UK Partners with AR Power to Install Solar PV System](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/01/komatsu-uk-partners-with-ar-power-to-install-solar-pv-system/) - Komatsu UK, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, has partnered with solar installation company AR Power to install a 1.76 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its North East manufacturing facility. The installation of the advanced solar system is part of Komatsu’s ongoing strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and meet
- [New Water Footprint Service from Tunley Environmental Brings International Standards to Corporate Water Usage](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/01/new-water-footprint-service-from-tunley-environmental-brings-international-standards-to-corporate-water-usage/) - Leading sustainability consultancy, Tunley Environmental, has launched an updated version of its EcoWater Resource Assessment Service, now formally introduced as the Water Footprint Assessment Service. This reflects the growing need for robust water sustainability practices across multiple high-impact sectors that are internationally aligned. The Water Footprint Assessment service now fully integrates globally recognised methodologies, including
- [Microchip Introduces PIC16F17576 MCU Family to Simplify Analog Sensor Design](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/01/microchip-introduces-pic16f17576-mcu-family-to-simplify-analog-sensor-design/) - Devices designed for capturing rapidly changing analog signals must respond quickly while consuming minimal power, especially in battery-operated applications. To address these demands, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has released the PIC16F17576 microcontroller (MCU) product family with integrated low-power peripherals and the ability to precisely measure volatile analog signals. PIC16F17576 MCUs feature a new low-power comparator
- [Superior availability in the event of power failures with uninterruptible power supply](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/01/superior-availability-in-the-event-of-power-failures-with-uninterruptible-power-supply/) - The new innovation in uninterruptible power supplies is the Trio DC UPS from Phoenix Contact for machine building. The combined switched-mode power supply unit incorporates the functions of a UPS and a power supply in one compact housing, thus saving space in the control cabinet. The device enables direct diagnostics with multicolor LEDs and signal
- [Heavy Duty Storage Bins. Rugged. Stackable. Built to Last.](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/05/01/heavy-duty-storage-bins-rugged-stackable-built-to-last/) - These bins are trusted in manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and recycling industries for their: ✅ Robust all-steel construction ✅ Stackable design for efficient storage ✅ Painted finish for long-term durability ✅ Forklift-friendly access from all sides ✅ Custom size and colour options ✅ Crane lifting lugs ✅ Heavy gauge steel built to last ✅ Manufactured with
- [Fronius set to unveil groundbreaking innovations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/29/fronius-set-to-unveil-groundbreaking-innovations/) - In keeping with the motto of this year’s trade fair “Join the future”, Fronius will be focusing on the major drivers in welding technology. Quality requirements are rising across all industries, but the necessary welding specialists are few and far between. Fronius is therefore combining the advantages of digitalization with ease of use, so that
- [automatica 2025: Epson unveils its new robot series with more exciting products to be revealed](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/28/automatica-2025-epson-unveils-its-new-robot-series-with-more-exciting-products-to-be-revealed/) - Showcasing innovation in robotics on stand 311, hall B5. Epson, a leading manufacturer of robotic solutions with over 40 years’ experience in automation, announces its presence at automatica 2025 in Munich, Germany. Under the theme "innovation driven by experience" visitors to Epson’s stand 311, hall B5 will see many innovative products, including a new high-payload
- [Efficient identification with the innovative UV inkjet printer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/28/efficient-identification-with-the-innovative-uv-inkjet-printer/) - The Bluemark E.Card UV inkjet printer from Phoenix Contact sets new standards in industrial identification. It delivers efficient material processing, low-maintenance printing technology, and optimal print results on plastic and metal card materials. The clear identification of all devices, components, and circuits in industrial environments presents significant challenges for control cabinet builders and system manufacturers.
- [Conservatory Outlet sends out ‘first aid’ rallying cry after trio of staff save colleague’s life](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/28/conservatory-outlet-sends-out-first-aid-rallying-cry-after-trio-of-staff-save-colleagues-life/) - One of the UK’s leading fenestration manufacturers has hailed the importance of ‘First Aiders’ in the workplace and having access to a defibrillator after three of its staff joined forces to save the life of a colleague who had collapsed. Craig Jarvis, Andrew Wildsmith and Glyn Beaumont, who all work on the shop floor at
- [Heathrow Airport targets Black Country manufacturers with new global opportunities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/25/heathrow-airport-targets-black-country-manufacturers-with-new-global-opportunities/) - Black Country manufacturers are being encouraged to tap into the capacity of Heathrow Airport in a bid to boost global opportunities. Bosses at the UK’s busiest airport want to work with Black Country Chamber of Commerce members to understand the challenges businesses face when exporting, and to support them to take advantage of the cargo
- [M&A gains momentum as manufacturing sector seeks growth through strategic acquisitions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/24/ma-gains-momentum-as-manufacturing-sector-seeks-growth-through-strategic-acquisitions/) - Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a key priority for UK lower mid-market manufacturing businesses, with 29% identifying it as one of their top three core growth strategies over the next three years, according to new research from business advisory group Dow Schofield Watts. As firms navigate an increasingly competitive landscape, M&A is seen as a
- [Four-in-five UK manufacturing workers trust AI and automation to keep them safe at work](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/25/four-in-five-uk-manufacturing-workers-trust-ai-and-automation-to-keep-them-safe-at-work/) - New findings released for World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28th April Four-fifths (80%) of frontline manufacturing workers in the UK trust AI and automation to keep them safe at work, amid wider concerns about potential job losses, according to new research. The findings were released for World Day for Safety and
- [Made Smarter unveils £1M fund to accelerate digital transformation in North West manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/24/made-smarter-unveils-1m-fund-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-north-west-manufacturing/) - Government-funded adoption programme will back dozens of companies to invest in technologies like automation, 3D printing and AI Made Smarter, the Government-backed digital adoption programme, has launched a new £1M funding round to support technology projects among SME manufacturers in the North West. The initiative, which has been driving digital transformation in the region’s manufacturing
- [Anritsu and MVG collaborate to support IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) OTA measurement solution](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/24/anritsu-and-mvg-collaborate-to-support-ieee-802-11be-wi-fi-7-ota-measurement-solution/) - Anritsu Corporation announces a new solution that combines Microwave Vision Group's (MVG) multi-probe OTA (Over The Air) test systems with Anritsu's Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A to support IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) OTA measurements. Wi-Fi 7 is a standard designed to achieve high throughput for use cases such as ultra-high-definition video streaming, multi-user AR/VR/XR, and
- [PTC continues Onshape momentum with ‘AI Advisor’ and ‘Government’ introductions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/27/ptc-continues-onshape-momentum-with-ai-advisor-and-government-introductions/) - PTC has introduced two new offerings from its cloud-native Onshape® computer-aided design (CAD) and product data management (PDM) platform. Listening to market demand, the digital transformation specialist has launched Onshape AI Advisor - an intelligent, generative AI-powered assistant that enables the enhancement of design productivity and expertise. At the same time, it has also unveiled
- [Filtermist Provides Fitting Solution for Oil Mist Compliance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/24/filtermist-provides-fitting-solution-for-oil-mist-compliance/) - Workplace health and safety is always paramount for prestigious manufacturing companies – and that is why Eastleigh-based GW Martin Ltd has invested in oil mist extraction technology from Filtermist. Serving prominent customers in the defence, aerospace, automotive, vacuum filtration and medical sectors, GW Martin has followed a continuous improvement programme that has seen the Hampshire
- [Instro AI Solutions and AMRC Cymru Invite UK Manufacturers to Unlock New Efficiencies Through Innovation Funded AI trials](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/24/instro-ai-solutions-and-amrc-cymru-invite-uk-manufacturers-to-unlock-new-efficiencies-through-innovation-funded-ai-trials/) - Applicants will be selected to receive AI chat-like support for site engineers based on their organisational data and materials. The trials will assess the real business benefits of AI in areas such as machine troubleshooting and customer service Instro AI Solutions and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru have today announced the launch of
- [Automotive Industries Incorporating Collaborative Robots for Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/24/automotive-industries-incorporating-collaborative-robots-for-enhanced-human-machine-interaction/) - Author: Yulin Wang, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Collaborative robots (cobots), a type of lightweight and slow-moving robot designed to work next to human operators without a physical fence, have gained significant momentum thanks to their flexibility and the initiatives of bringing humans back to factories, industry 5.0, and many announcements from leading companies of
- [LIGHTWEIGHT SOLAR PIONEER IN LANDMARK TESCO WATFORD EXTRA PROJECT](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/24/lightweight-solar-pioneer-in-landmark-tesco-watford-extra-project/) - Solivus, a pioneering developer of lightweight, flexible solar solutions, has been awarded the contract for the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of PV solar systems for Tesco’s Watford Extra store. The six-week project, will see close to 750 lightweight solar panels mounted by Solivus on the rooftop of the 80,000 sq ft Watford store. In
- [Automated projected signage makes workplace safer for leading renewables manufacturer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/automated-projected-signage-makes-workplace-safer-for-leading-renewables-manufacturer/) - A leading manufacturer of renewable energy has improved safety in their facilities with an automated projected signage system from specialists, Projected Image. The renewables manufacturer, which specialises in large-scale fibreglass production, required robust health and safety signage for their busy warehouse environment. As their painted and vinyl floor markings were fading and degrading due to
- [Green & clean: Fanuc roboshot helps bloom-in-box reduce carbon footprint](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/green-clean-fanuc-roboshot-helps-bloom-in-box-reduce-carbon-footprint/) - FANUC’s best-in-category energy efficiency claim for its ROBOSHOT injection moulder series has been validated in a real life installation at sustainable plastic product manufacturer Bloom-in-Box. The ROBOSHOT S150iA has consistently used 33% less power than the other all-electric machines at the injection moulder’s Burscough facility since it was installed in 2022. This market-leading energy performance
- [Birchills Automotive on the road to growth after business support boost](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/birchills-automotive-on-the-road-to-growth-after-business-support-boost/) - A Black Country manufacturer that puts the performance and acoustics into exhaust systems is targeting new opportunities after external business support paid off. Birchills Automotive, which has been making things since the 1880s, is about to start work on its first MoD contract helping to tackle ongoing emission problems around the world, a new market
- [Titan Manufacturing praised by local charity chief for financial support which has helped ‘save four individuals’](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/titan-manufacturing-praised-by-local-charity-chief-for-financial-support-which-has-helped-save-four-individuals/) - Titan Manufacturing’s charity partnership with the Lantern Trust is already making a real impact, with donations helping more than 400 people access sponsored mental health sessions, and supporting four individuals in urgent need to move into supported housing. Titan Manufacturing, a machining and fabrication company based in Weymouth, established the partnership with the Lantern Trust
- [Veolia launches new 25,000 tonnes per year Hazardous Waste Facility in the North East](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/veolia-launches-new-25000-tonnes-per-year-hazardous-waste-facility-in-the-north-east/) - Veolia, the UK's leading resource management company, has started operations at a new 25,000 tonnes per annum Hazardous Waste Transfer Station in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Designed to serve the chemical, agrochemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries in the region, this latest facility will provide the full range of recycling and treatment options available for hazardous waste. This latest
- [Starrag To Showcase Latest Bumotec](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/starrag-to-showcase-latest-bumotec/) - On Stand T7 in the Technology Demo Zone at the Manufacturing Solutions Ireland exhibition, Starrag will be presenting its latest innovations from across the company’s diverse portfolio of high-performance, solution-driven machine tools. Taking centre stage will be the Starrag Bumotec s191neo, which will be delivered to a customer on the Emerald Isle immediately after the
- [Superplastic forming community to gather in Scotland for Euro SPF 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/superplastic-forming-community-to-gather-in-scotland-for-euro-spf-2025/) - Europe’s biggest meeting of superplastic forming expertise is heading to the UK this September, with the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), set to host the four-day event. Euro SPF 2025 will be held from 15 to 18 September in Glasgow, with sessions taking place
- [Europe set to recycle battery materials for 2 million electric vehicles by 2030, driving industry innovation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/europe-set-to-recycle-battery-materials-for-2-million-electric-vehicles-by-2030-driving-industry-innovation/) - As demand for electric vehicles soars, the environmental impact of battery production and disposal is under increasing scrutiny. The 2023 EU Battery Regulation imposes stricter sustainability targets, requiring 50% lithium recovery by 2027 and 80% by 2031. By 2031, minimum recycled content levels must reach 16% for cobalt, 85% for lead, and 6% for lithium
- [STIEBEL ELTRON UK appoints new award-winning Managing Director](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/23/stiebel-eltron-uk-appoints-new-award-winning-managing-director/) - Leading heat pump manufacturer, STIEBEL ELTRON, has today announced the appointment of John Felgate as its new Managing Director (MD) for the UK and Ireland. John takes over from the departing Mark McManus, who leaves the organisation this week, having spent 17 years with the company, with John taking up the role on 1st May 2025.
- [FLIR TG268 and TG298 Handheld Thermal Imagers Cut Diagnostic Time and Simplify Maintenance Reporting](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/17/flir-tg268-and-tg298-handheld-thermal-imagers-cut-diagnostic-time-and-simplify-maintenance-reporting/) - Next-Generation Models Provide Inspectors, Technicians and Engineers with Faster Boot-Up, Higher Temperature Range, Enhanced Image Quality, and Remote Monitoring. FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, today reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement by releasing two new thermal imaging spot temperature cameras: the FLIR TG268 and TG298. Built on the robust success of the FLIR TG267 and
- [Industry expert Meech warns of the common threat of contamination across lab test sites, prototypes and scaled-up EV battery production lines](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/17/industry-expert-meech-warns-of-the-common-threat-of-contamination-across-lab-test-sites-prototypes-and-scaled-up-ev-battery-production-lines/) - As the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector matures, contamination is emerging as a widespread but underappreciated threat to production efficiency. According to Meech International, global experts in static control and surface cleaning, this challenge spans the entire development cycle - from lab test lines and prototype cells to full-scale gigafactory production. In today’s climate of
- [Manufacturers turn to ‘resilience’ according to PP C&A chief](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/17/manufacturers-turn-to-resilience-according-to-pp-ca-chief/) - Manufacturers appear to be investing in key areas that will secure long-term competitiveness rather than speculative growth according to an outsourcing expert. PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague believes management teams are reacting to economic pressures, such as rising costs, supply chain uncertainties and ‘Trump tariffs,’ by adopting a strategic approach to survival. The passionate
- [Chell Instruments donate latest pressure scanner technology to Széchenyi István University Formula Student Electric team](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/17/chell-instruments-donate-latest-pressure-scanner-technology-to-szechenyi-istvan-university-formula-student-electric-team/) - World-leaders in gas measurement and control solutions, Chell Instruments, have donated their latest pressure scanner to a Hungarian University’s Formula Student Electric Team to support their vehicle development. Having received the latest nanoDAQ-LTS-16 and quick-start cable FOC from Chell Instruments, students from the Széchenyi István University’s Formula team, Arrabona Racing Team, can now gather precise
- [Rohde & Schwarz showcases innovative solutions for IoT and embedded systems at Hardware Pioneers Max 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/17/rohde-schwarz-showcases-innovative-solutions-for-iot-and-embedded-systems-at-hardware-pioneers-max-2025/) - In today’s increasingly interconnected world, it is crucial to ensure that electronic devices operate reliably in crowded electromagnetic environments. Embedded systems are fundamental to electronic devices and require thorough testing for optimal performance and reliability. Visitors to Hardware Pioneers can see the Rohde & Schwarz testing solutions available to address challenges including energy efficiency, electromagnetic
- [LOCTITE Coatings Drive Major Efficiency and Sustainability Gains in Water Pump Operations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/17/loctite-coatings-drive-major-efficiency-and-sustainability-gains-in-water-pump-operations/) - Global adhesive and coatings specialist LOCTITE® has helped a major UK- based water board achieve significant energy savings and efficiency improvements for its 1,500 kW water pump system. By applying LOCTITE’s advanced protective coatings, the customer has increased hydraulic efficiency by 5.35%, leading to annual energy savings of 600,300 kWh and an estimated 480-ton reduction
- [M Group makes transformative move into the technology solutions market by acquiring Telent](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/16/m-group-makes-transformative-move-into-the-technology-solutions-market-by-acquiring-telent/) - M Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Telent, the leading provider of operational technology and digital solutions for critical national infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. On completion of the transaction, M Group will be even better placed to tackle the evolving challenges of the ageing infrastructure across the UK and Ireland, combining
- [MHP and OneTrust: Using data responsibly](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/14/mhp-and-onetrust-using-data-responsibly/) - In an increasingly digitalized world, digital compliance is becoming an important competitive factor. Laws and regulations, such as the GDPR, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, the EU Data Act and the EU AI Act, require companies to take a strategic management approach. This combines efficient processes with powerful technologies to guarantee data conformity and secure
- [Goodfellow announces two further acquisitions to boost its advanced materials offering](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/14/goodfellow-announces-two-further-acquisitions-to-boost-its-advanced-materials-offering/) - One of the UK’s leading suppliers of advanced materials and metals has completed two landmark acquisitions in a matter of weeks – both helping it deliver a more ‘comprehensive material offer’ for its growing customer base. Goodfellow has purchased UK-based Bureau of Analysed Samples (BAS) and Suisse Technology Partners (STP) in Switzerland in two deals
- [Jake Hall, the Manufacturing Millennial, to make debut UK keynote speaker appearance at Automation UK 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/10/jake-hall-the-manufacturing-millennial-to-make-debut-uk-keynote-speaker-appearance-at-automation-uk-2025-2/) - Organisers of Automation UK 2025, the country’s leading exhibition for automation, robotics and machine vision, have announced the first keynote speaker for the event: Jake Hall, the Manufacturing Millennial, in his very first UK speaking engagement. Jake, a highly respected expert in the global automation and manufacturing fields, will address visitors to the show, which
- [7 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Thermocouple](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/10/7-factors-to-consider-when-selecting-a-thermocouple/) - Thermocouples are widely used in temperature measurement across various industries, from manufacturing to research laboratories. However, with a myriad of options available, choosing the right thermocouple for your application can be daunting. To help you make an informed decision, here are seven factors to consider when selecting a thermocouple: Temperature Range: The temperature range of
- [Ultrasonic Flow Meters: Clamp-on versus In-Line for Advanced Flow Measurement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/10/ultrasonic-flow-meters-clamp-on-versus-in-line-for-advanced-flow-measurement/) - Titan Enterprises discuss the advantages and disadvantages of clamp-on and in-line ultrasonic flowmeters and the process applications most suited for these types of measuring devices. Ultrasonic flow meters represent a significant advancement in flow measurement technology, offering precision, versatility, and ease of use with no moving or internal components. Providing improved electronic processing, increasing diagnostics
- [Merit Announces Major Investment in R&D and Automation Technology to Drive Growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/09/merit-announces-major-investment-in-rd-and-automation-technology-to-drive-growth/) - Merit, the UK's leading industrialised construction and digital manufacturing specialist, is proud to announce a significant investment in research and development (R&D), machinery and automation technology, as part of its ambitious growth strategy. This move is underscored by robust financial results for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, with total revenues reaching £79,758,079 and
- [Metal stars recognised at the Confederation of British Metalforming Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/07/metal-stars-recognised-at-the-confederation-of-british-metalforming-awards/) - The leading stars of the metal industry were recognised last night, with a Gloucestershire-based manufacturer of vehicle structures for the automotive sector securing the main award. G-TEM, which works with many of the major car makers, was named as the Confederation of British Metalforming’s ‘Company of the Year’ at its high-profile gala dinner held at
- [Innovative project accelerates digital transformation in Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing supply chain](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/07/innovative-project-accelerates-digital-transformation-in-rolls-royces-manufacturing-supply-chain/) - A groundbreaking human-centered approach to change management has played a pivotal role in accelerating digital transformation within Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing supply chain. The method, developed by Aston University academics, was part of an innovative study funded by InterAct, the Made Smarter Innovation programme. It applied the Process-Oriented Holonic (PrOH) Modelling Methodology to 100 companies in Rolls-Royce’s
- ['Record renewables generation underscores untapped potential of commercial solar’ says expert](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/07/record-renewables-generation-underscores-untapped-potential-of-commercial-solar-says-expert/) - Recent UK renewables statistics showcase significant progress but also highlight the crucial role that commercial rooftop solar installations must play in the country’s renewable energy transition, states solar expert Solivus. According to the latest Energy Trends report1 from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), renewable energy accounted for more than half (50.8%)
- [Solution Agnostic’ approach to automation brings warehouse agility](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/07/solution-agnostic-approach-to-automation-brings-warehouse-agility/) - Freedom to integrate best-of-breed technology delivers the flexibility, scalability and fast ROI businesses crave. So, where do some businesses go wrong? Chris More, head of Sales for Ferag’s UK and Nordic regions, explains Competitive pressures on margins combined with ever greater expectations from customers on service, product choice and speed of delivery, place a heavy
- [BITO supports Tomorrow’s Warehouse](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/07/bito-supports-tomorrows-warehouse/) - BITO Storage Systems, the UK subsidiary of the international BITO Lagertechnik GmbH group and leading provider of storage and picking solutions, will be exhibiting at Tomorrow’s Warehouse. Taking place on 15th May 2025 at the CBS Arena, Coventry, Tomorrow’s Warehouse is a one-day, free-to-attend conference and exhibition, presenting a range of solutions to boost warehouse
- [FourJaw targets global growth from new Sheffield HQ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/07/fourjaw-targets-global-growth-from-new-sheffield-hq/) - Fast-growth technology company moves to Sheffield City Centre innovation hub FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics has embarked on the next phase of its growth journey by moving to a new headquarters at Pennine Five in Sheffield City Centre. The technology company, which has grown rapidly since it was formed in 2020 as a spinout from the University
- [£400,000 apprenticeship investment helps Brandauer plan for the future](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/07/400000-apprenticeship-investment-helps-brandauer-plan-for-the-future/) - The boss of a leading metal pressings and tooling specialist has hailed the power of apprenticeships after reducing the average age of his workforce to just 44. Rowan Crozier, CEO of Brandauer, has steered the company to invest more than £400,000 into vocational learning since 2016 and this has seen the firm create toolmakers, engineers,
- [Biffa urges manufacturers to stay compliant amid Environmental Agency fines for mishandling hazardous waste](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/02/biffa-urges-manufacturers-to-stay-compliant-amid-environmental-agency-fines-for-mishandling-hazardous-waste/) - An expert from leading sustainable waste management company Biffa is advising manufacturers to review their hazardous waste disposal processes to avoid costly fines and legal repercussions from the Environment Agency. Mishandling hazardous waste—even unintentionally—can result in significant penalties, with some businesses facing fines exceeding £1 million. The risk of non-compliance Under the Environmental Protection Act
- [Supporting UK Manufacturers: The Role of Banking in Growth and Innovation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/04/01/supporting-uk-manufacturers-the-role-of-banking-in-growth-and-innovation/) - Author: John Harrison, Head of Relationship Management at Allica Bank Having spent much of my career providing banking services to UK manufacturers, I’ve seen first-hand their strong appetite for innovation and growth. The ascendence of game-changing technologies like AI and automation means the drive to innovate is stronger than ever. As always, investing in innovation
- [Kilowatts to cost savings: ABB boosts energy efficiency at Stonehouse test facility](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/31/kilowatts-to-cost-savings-abb-boosts-energy-efficiency-at-stonehouse-test-facility/) - ABB has turned to its own technology to understand and optimize energy consumption at its Stonehouse manufacturing and calibration centre in the UK. The result has been a 20% reduction in electricity usage plus wider sustainability benefits. The drive towards greater operational efficiency and sustainability is a boardroom conversation in every industrial organization. Reducing energy
- [Robot welding system set to fast-track rail and road maintenance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/31/robot-welding-system-set-to-fast-track-rail-and-road-maintenance-2/) - An innovative robot system that is capable of repairing rails and points is set to change the way European rail networks are maintained. Using industrial robots from FANUC, the system has been designed and manufactured by Robel Rail Automation, German specialists in the maintenance of rail infrastructure. The system features a rail-traversing wagon mounted by
- [Heavy-duty connectors with screw-in thread](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/31/heavy-duty-connectors-with-screw-in-thread/) - For easy and time-saving mounting of Heavycon D7 connectors, Phoenix Contact offers panel-mount bases with screw-in thread. They can be easily attached in round panel cutouts with an M25 or M32 counter nut or screwed directly into motors and devices with corresponding threads. Heavy-duty connectors in size D7 enable the flexible, space-saving, and robust cabling
- [ABB presents insite energy pro for intuitive, multi-site energy management](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/31/abb-presents-insite-energy-pro-for-intuitive-multi-site-energy-management/) - As energy efficiency regulations tighten and costs rise, businesses are seeking smarter solutions for managing energy across multiple locations. ABB Ability™ InSite Energy Pro, a cloud-based energy management platform, delivers actionable insights and automated optimization from a single, intuitive interface. Powered by AWS’s secure and scalable cloud infrastructure, InSite Energy Pro leverages real-time analytics and
- [Textile manufacturer launches 100% textile-to-textile recycled polyester on UN’s Day of Zero Waste](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/31/textile-manufacturer-launches-100-textile-to-textile-recycled-polyester-on-uns-day-of-zero-waste/) - Camira, a leading textile designer and manufacturer, has innovated Lucia T2T, a new recycled polyester made entirely from 100% textile-to-textile (T2T) waste. This innovation aims to address the growing, global textile waste crisis and promote a circular approach to textile design. On the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Waste, March 30, 2025, Camira will
- [M12 distributor boxes with push-pull fast-locking and plug-in connector hood](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/31/m12-distributor-boxes-with-push-pull-fast-locking-and-plug-in-connector-hood/) - The new M12 distributor boxes with push-pull fast-locking from Phoenix Contact set a new standard in automation technology. They feature consistent, tool-free, and intuitive installation. Master cables and M12 connectors are connected securely and conveniently by directly plugging them in. This saves a considerable amount of time and ensures simple, secure cabling. Limited space and
- [Putting theory into practice: New Academic Excellence Hub at CWIEME Berlin 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/28/putting-theory-into-practice-new-academic-excellence-hub-at-cwieme-berlin-2025/) - CWIEME Berlin, the world’s leading exhibition for the coil winding, electric motor, transformer, generator and e-mobility sectors, is introducing the Academic Excellence Hub for its 2025 event. This initiative will connect leading researchers with industry experts, to support talent development and create new opportunities for innovation within the sector. A dedicated exhibition area will be
- [Pioneer Pump Opens New Pump School at Expanded Hadleigh Facility](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/28/pioneer-pump-opens-new-pump-school-at-expanded-hadleigh-facility/) - Specialist industrial pump manufacturer, Pioneer Pump, has officially opened its new Pump School, providing hands-on training for customers and staff after recently moving to new Hadleigh site. Following a major relocation and investment, which saw the company move from a 10,000 sq ft site near Stowmarket to a significantly larger 66,000 sq ft facility, the
- [Robot welding system set to fast-track rail and road maintenance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/28/robot-welding-system-set-to-fast-track-rail-and-road-maintenance/) - An innovative robot system that is capable of repairing rails and points is set to change the way European rail networks are maintained. Using industrial robots from FANUC, the system has been designed and manufactured by Robel Rail Automation, German specialists in the maintenance of rail infrastructure. The system features a rail-traversing wagon mounted by
- [Manufacturing leaders in Southern England invited to accelerate digital transformation through Made Smarter ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/28/manufacturing-leaders-in-southern-england-invited-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-through-made-smarter/) - Government-backed programme offers expert advice, leadership training, digital interns and up to £20,000 technology grants. Registration for SMEs in London, the East of England, South East and South West now open - ahead of the launch on April 1. Manufacturing leaders across Southern England are being urged to sign up to Made Smarter, the UK
- [Sentera Joins Thermal by FLIR Program, Elevates 6X Thermal Sensor Series for Precision UAS Applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/27/sentera-joins-thermal-by-flir-program-elevates-6x-thermal-sensor-series-for-precision-uas-applications/) - Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated(NYSE:TDY), announced today that Sentera Sensors and Drones, a leading provider of advanced sensors and data, has joined the Thermal by FLIR program. Integrating FLIR Boson® thermal camera modules into the Sentera 6X Thermal Series adds new high-precision thermal mapping capabilities to their integrated multispectral and RGB drone
- [Young 3D printing expert is named as the West Midlands ‘Leader of the Year’](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/27/young-3d-printing-expert-is-named-as-the-west-midlands-leader-of-the-year/) - One of the 3D printing world’s rising stars has claimed two major business awards in recognition for the way he has grown his company against international rivals. RYSE 3D’s Mitchell Barnes was the double winner at Business Desk’s West Midlands Leadership Awards recently, beating off competition from some of the region’s brightest stars to claim
- [Leeds Manufacturing Festival 2025 attracts record sponsorship](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/25/leeds-manufacturing-festival-2025-attracts-record-sponsorship/) - A record number of sponsors are backing this year’s Leeds Manufacturing Festival, as employers in the region look to innovative ways to address the sector’s skills gap and inspire a new generation of talent to consider careers in the industry. The festival, aimed at connecting young people with engineering and manufacturing employers, launched this month
- [Fagor Arrasate supplies five steel cutting lines worth nearly 40 million euros to Ternium in Mexico](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/25/fagor-arrasate-supplies-five-steel-cutting-lines-worth-nearly-40-million-euros-to-ternium-in-mexico/) - Fagor Arrasate has supplied Ternium with five fully automated lines for processing steel coils of different thicknesses for a value of almost 40 million euros. Specifically, four slitting lines have been delivered for coils between 0.4 and 16 mm thick and one cut-to length line for processing coils up to 25 mm thick. The five
- [Leuze Introduces New LiDAR Laser Scanners for Precision Contour Measurement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/25/leuze-introduces-new-lidar-laser-scanners-for-precision-contour-measurement/) - Leuze is expanding its product portfolio with LiDAR technology: New ROD 300 series of laser scanners for accurate contour measurement and ROD 500 for precise AGV navigation. Whether on a conveyor or on an automated guided vehicle system: When sensors are used to detect contours, precision and attention to detail are what count. Leuze is
- [Dinolift at Bauma 2025: Introducing Two New Breakthroughs](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/25/dinolift-at-bauma-2025-introducing-two-new-breakthroughs/) - Dinolift Oy, the leading Finnish manufacturer of DINO lightweight aerial work platforms, is set to showcase an innovative suite of lifts at Bauma 2025, taking place at the Trade Fair Center Messe München in Munich from April 7 to 13, 2025. This year, Dinolift is proud to introduce two innovations – the upgraded all-electric DINO
- [Manufacturers hit out at NIC and minimum wage increases as report reveals nearly half fear going out of business](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/25/manufacturers-hit-out-at-nic-and-minimum-wage-increases-as-report-reveals-nearly-half-fear-going-out-of-business/) - Nearly half of manufacturers (49%) have concerns about their business surviving in the next five years thanks to the impact of increases in the minimum wage and employers’ National Insurance Contributions. A new report of 114 business leaders by personalised workwear specialist MyWorkwear reveals the bleak outlook facing companies across the UK in the wake
- [LEEA working with industry in South East Asia](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/25/leea-working-with-industry-in-south-east-asia/) - The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) held a Southeast Asia Regional Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27th Feb 2025, which attracted 70 attendees from around 35 companies, comprising members and non-members. LEEA’s Southeast Asia Regional Manager William Ng opened with an update on current and future activities within the region and welcomed guests of honour
- [Keeping the White Isle pristine](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/24/keeping-the-white-isle-pristine/) - Sulzer’s expertise delivers high-head pumping station in Ibiza Managing wastewater is best kept out of sight and away from local populations, but this is not always possible. In Ibiza, where huge numbers of visitors arrive in the summer, handling all extra wastewater poses a significant challenge. Sulzer was contracted to support the recent construction of
- [CBM calls for balanced approach to UK Steel Policy amid US tariff concerns](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/21/cbm-calls-for-balanced-approach-to-uk-steel-policy-amid-us-tariff-concerns/) - The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) and its 200 members fully support the transition of British steelmakers to greener and more efficient technologies. At the same time, bosses at the organisation are also keen to stress the importance of UK manufacturers and the downstream supply chain being able to access high-quality steel from domestic producers
- [Customer Productivity as a Challenge: Pooling knowledge for higher productivity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/21/customer-productivity-as-a-challenge-pooling-knowledge-for-higher-productivity/) - By harnessing all the data created during machining, companies make their processes around ten percent more productive. This was the result of a project where MAPAL together with industry partners pooled previously distributed knowledge and made it available as a digital value-added service. Within the framework of the major research project X-Forge (Everything as a
- [Universities fear government reforms will stifle manufacturing sector demand for higher and degree apprenticeships](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/21/universities-fear-government-reforms-will-stifle-manufacturing-sector-demand-for-higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/) - The government’s forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many manufacturing employers from upskilling their workforce via higher and degree apprenticeships, according to 69% of the nation’s universities. Research by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) of its university members across the UK, examines what impact future changes, such as the government’s new Growth and Skills Levy,
- [Ideal Heating engineer named on rising stars roll of honour](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/20/ideal-heating-engineer-named-on-rising-stars-roll-of-honour/) - A young Ideal Heating engineer has been named as a winner in awards recognising rising business stars. Electronics and Controls Engineer Louie Gleeson-Toland has been named on the Hull & Humber Top 30 Under 30 2025 roll of honour, which shines a spotlight on young business talent from across the region. Louie, who is 25,
- [£9 million funding boost to bring key semiconductor manufacturing capability to Scotland](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/20/9-million-funding-boost-to-bring-key-semiconductor-manufacturing-capability-to-scotland/) - A new R&D development designed to support the growth of semiconductor packaging has received a £9 million funding injection, helping to reshore a critical part of the UK’s £500 million electrification supply chain and create new opportunities for manufacturers to access new markets and cut costs. Hosted by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), the
- [Blackline Safety Named One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/20/blackline-safety-named-one-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-by-fast-company/) - Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. The annual Fast Company ranking recognizes companies making meaningful strides across industries through bold thinking and impactful innovation. This year’s honorees include Waymo, Nvidia,
- [Enabling modern manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/20/enabling-modern-manufacturing/) - Resistors are indispensable in the transition to smarter, safer and more sustainable factories, but their contribution is often overlooked. Here, Mike Torbitt, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, explains how resistors ensure the reliability and efficiency of factory operations, from motor control to safely stopping equipment in the case of emergencies. In manufacturing’s modernisation shift,
- [iconsys appoints Director of Services to drive sustainable growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/20/iconsys-appoints-director-of-services-to-drive-sustainable-growth/) - One of the UK’s fastest-growing control and automation specialists has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a new Director of Services. Leandro Gasparini will be responsible for delivering a world class customer experience and scaling-up the firm’s lifecycle services business, building upon its well-established service portfolio and capabilities. From humble beginnings as
- [FSi Promat cuts carbon emissions in key part of manufacturing process by 50 per cent](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/20/fsi-promat-cuts-carbon-emissions-in-key-part-of-manufacturing-process-by-50-per-cent/) - Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat has successfully reduced carbon emissions in a key part of its manufacturing process by 52.5 per cent by switching to a demand responsive system. By changing the way that a high-pressure air compressor is used at the company’s Measham factory, FSi Promat has reduced the carbon emissions generated through the
- [Made in Britain mark “carries an awful lot of gravitas” in global export market, says legacy UK artisan](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/20/made-in-britain-mark-carries-an-awful-lot-of-gravitas-in-global-export-market-says-legacy-uk-artisan/) - A British tool manufacturer that has been crafting high-quality soft-faced hammers for over a century is proving that legacy craftsmanship remains a vital force in global industry. West Midlands-based Made in Britain member, Thor Hammer, which exports 44% of its products to 80 countries, supplies sectors including automotive, aerospace, and industrial engineering - with clients
- [Instant Production Monitoring](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/19/instant-production-monitoring/) - Tired of production bottlenecks, unplanned downtime, and inconsistent quality? Imagine knowing exactly where your manufacturing process is losing efficiency – in real-time! With XL810, you can. The XL810 gives you the clear, actionable data you need to drive process improvements and boost your bottom line. See exactly what's happening on your production floor, identify bottlenecks
- [Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial, To Make Debut UK Keynote Speaker Appearance at Automation UK 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/13/jake-hall-the-manufacturing-millennial-to-make-debut-uk-keynote-speaker-appearance-at-automation-uk-2025/) - Organisers of Automation UK 2025, the country’s leading exhibition for automation, robotics and machine vision, have announced the first keynote speaker for the event: Jake Hall, the Manufacturing Millennial, in his very first UK speaking engagement. Jake, a highly respected expert in the global automation and manufacturing fields, will address visitors to the show, which
- [Typical applications for a Thermistor Temperature Sensor](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/18/typical-applications-for-a-thermistor-temperature-sensor/) - Thermistors find applications in various industries and scenarios where precise temperature measurement and control are essential. Typical applications include: Temperature Sensing and Monitoring: Thermistors are commonly used in thermostats, HVAC systems, and temperature control circuits for monitoring and regulating temperatures in buildings, homes, and industrial environments. Medical Devices: Thermistors are used in medical devices for
- [Landmark moment as Etex opens £170 million plasterboard manufacturing facility](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/18/landmark-moment-as-etex-opens-170-million-plasterboard-manufacturing-facility/) - Etex has officially opened its £170-million-pound (€200m) expansion of its plasterboard production facility in Bristol. It is Etex’ largest production investment ever and a commitment to UK manufacturing as the industry grows. The expansion, which produces plasterboard for the Siniat brand, is Etex’ most efficient plasterboard production line in Europe when considering its line size,
- [Women-in-water’s voices must be heard ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/14/women-in-waters-voices-must-be-heard/) - Perminder Atwal, HR business partner at Xylem, discusses experiences of working in water with her podcast co-host Lila Thompson, British Water chief executive. Women currently make up 33% of the water workforce, according to a 2024 report from Energy & Utility Skills. While this is an encouraging increase – in 2022, the figure was 29.1%
- [Made in Britain forges PR partnership to champion UK manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/13/made-in-britain-forges-pr-partnership-to-champion-uk-manufacturing/) - The official trademark for UK manufacturing has appointed Carrington, a digital marketing agency based in Lincoln, to amplify its support for British industry. Carrington will raise the profile of Made in Britain and its members across the manufacturing sector, continuing the sustainable growth of the organisation which now has more than 2,100 members. With a
- [hyperMILL Lights up Productivity Gains for Medical Manufacturer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/13/hypermill-lights-up-productivity-gains-for-medical-manufacturer/) - Opening its doors with just four toolmakers 50 years ago, Smithstown Light Engineering Ltd is now a business with three manufacturing sites and over 165 employees. Working with the world's leading medical device and orthopaedic companies, Smithstown extensively uses OPEN MIND Technologies‘ hyperMILL CAD/CAM suite to streamline its throughput and maximise efficiency. Initially a toolmaking
- [Report reveals a current lack of confidence in government support is impacting the growing skills gap](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/13/report-reveals-a-current-lack-of-confidence-in-government-support-is-impacting-the-growing-skills-gap/) - Less than one fifth (18%) of engineering and manufacturing businesses are confident that the government can solve the skills shortage according to a new report out today. The latest In-Comm Training Barometer, which took in the opinions of 103 managing directors and HR leads, paints a picture of industry confusion when it comes to understanding
- [Tooling Intelligence Supports ITC at Progressive Apprentice Academy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/13/tooling-intelligence-supports-itc-at-progressive-apprentice-academy/) - Edging closer to its 50th anniversary, the Progressive Technology Group has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last decade. Founded in 1977, the relocation to larger premises in 2013 was one of the many catalysts for the Newbury company's decade-long growth. Opening multiple new divisions and branching into new markets, the company now employs more
- [FLIR to host webinar on Infrared Imaging Radiometry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/13/flir-to-host-webinar-on-infrared-imaging-radiometry/) - Uncover the basics of infrared technology, explore different sensor types, and learn about radiometric calibration. Infrared imaging radiometry is the science of using an infrared camera to measure the amount of IR radiation from a target in a scene. Every pixel in the image formed by a radiometrically calibrated camera carries quantitative information. Radiometric images
- [Microchip Technology Releases Versatile MPLAB® PICkit™ Basic Debugger](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/13/microchip-technology-releases-versatile-mplab-pickit-basic-debugger/) - Development tool offers powerful debugging at a more affordable price for professional engineers, students and hobbyists alike. To make its robust programming and debugging capabilities accessible to a wider range of engineers, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has launched the MPLAB® PICkit™ Basic in-circuit debugger to be a cost-effective, powerful solution for engineers at various levels.
- [Leeds Manufacturing Festival launches 2025 programme with need for ‘generational shift’ topping the agenda ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/11/leeds-manufacturing-festival-launches-2025-programme-with-need-for-generational-shift-topping-the-agenda/) - The shortage of new talent that continues to hamper growth in the manufacturing and engineering industries is the focus of the Leeds Manufacturing Festival, which returns this month with a packed programme running through to September. The festival, which kicks off this week at a high-profile launch event in the city, is focused on raising
- [Wickens targets growth as £1m Paint Shop improvements ‘elevate’ it to the next level](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/11/wickens-targets-growth-as-1m-paint-shop-improvements-elevate-it-to-the-next-level/) - One of the UK’s leading bespoke racking manufacturers is looking to double its sales by 2028 after tapping into assistance from a leading business support programme. Wickens Engineering Ltd, which employs 50 people at its Wainwright Road factory in Worcester, is targeting £20m in revenues after it completed a £1m improvement project in its paint
- [Rohde & Schwarz to present its latest solutions and seminar at London Space-Comm Expo](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/11/rohde-schwarz-to-present-its-latest-solutions-and-seminar-at-london-space-comm-expo/) - Taking place March 11-12, Space-Comm Expo is the premier event for the UK space industry, providing support through product demonstrations, keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities. On stand C30, Rohde & Schwarz experts will demonstrate the latest test and measurement solutions for this dynamic industry and host a seminar looking at how to tackle the challenges
- [BCMPA to Highlight the Critical Role of Outsourcing at CHEMUK 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/15/bcmpa-to-highlight-the-critical-role-of-outsourcing-at-chemuk-2025/) - The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – is set to showcase the growing impact of outsourcing in the chemical sector at CHEMUK 2025, taking place on May 21st – 22nd at the NEC Birmingham. As a founder partner of the event, the BCMPA will once again be at the
- [Delta Introduces the DTDM Series: High-Precision Modular Temperature Controllers for Demanding Applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/13/delta-introduces-the-dtdm-series-high-precision-modular-temperature-controllers-for-demanding-applications/) - Delta, a global leader in power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the DTDM Series of High-Precision Modular Temperature Controllers. Designed to meet the stringent demands of wholesalers, distribution channels, and large system integrators, particularly within the semiconductor industry, the DTDM Series offers unparalleled precision, rapid data exchange,
- [Projected signage is ‘the reliable option’ for warehouses using robotics](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/11/projected-signage-is-the-reliable-option-for-warehouses-using-robotics/) - In a world that is increasingly turning to automation, industry experts say projected signage is the improved and more secure health and safety signage solution for warehouses using robotics. With the International Federation of Robotics reporting that robots can lead to a 50% increase in productivity – as well as evidence showing that they can
- [GS-MR Robotics Expand Into Further Global Markets](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/10/gs-mr-robotics-expand-into-further-global-markets/) - Glass industry robotic automation leaders, GS-MR Robotics, are expanding into further global manufacturing markets with their patented Sheet Handling Process. The patented process, developed by GS-MR Robotics in 2018, was initially developed with the aim of providing a much needed and long-awaited solution to replace the historically unsafe process of manually loading glass pane of
- [Women, go for it! The technology sector needs more woman engineers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/11/women-go-for-it-the-technology-sector-needs-more-woman-engineers/) - Attributed to Lisa Kagerbauer, engineer at the pump and dosing specialist Lutz-Jesco in Wertheim Women have a hard time in the male-dominated technology sector and are taken less seriously. This is a media and societal misrepresentation that urgently needs to be addressed. In a time in which industry faces a shortage of young talent, it
- [New research from MindMetre reveals current obstacles to the pace of digital transformation in manufacturing](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/10/new-research-from-mindmetre-reveals-current-obstacles-to-the-pace-of-digital-transformation-in-manufacturing/) - New research from analysts MindMetre, Driving Digital Dynamics, conducted among over 1,000 manufacturing companies worldwide, has highlighted four top factors deemed to be holding back the pace of digital transformation in industry:- Management understanding to assess the benefits, risks, return-on-investment and best-practice journeys for digital transformation. The data challenge to capture, manage and leverage digital
- [Stagecoach offers suppliers free sustainability training in UK first](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/10/stagecoach-offers-suppliers-free-sustainability-training-in-uk-first/) - Local businesses supplying Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator are to get free training to support its wider sustainability goals, under a new scheme. The Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme, an initiative from the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) UK Network, is an international training project focused on engaging and educating suppliers on specific areas of
- [Specialised Bearings And Tools Are Critical To Overall Landing Gear Performance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/10/specialised-bearings-and-tools-are-critical-to-overall-landing-gear-performance/) - The importance of landing gear is certainly a big deal among today’s airline manufacturers with initial global sales valued at $10.79 Billion and predicted to grow to $22.90 Billion by 2030 (Fortunebusinessinsights). Regarded by some aviation experts as ‘mechanical marvels’ landing components and systems have to meet the huge demands of operational safety and efficiency
- [New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre unlocks emerging technology for Scottish industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/06/new-digital-process-manufacturing-centre-unlocks-emerging-technology-for-scottish-industry/) - A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies is officially opening in North Ayrshire today (27 February 2025), fuelling economic growth and helping to position the region as a leader in smart manufacturing and digital skills. The Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DMPC) is part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)
- [Gender diversity is “a critical factor in fueling growth for British manufacturing,” says STEM leaders ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/05/gender-diversity-is-a-critical-factor-in-fueling-growth-for-british-manufacturing-says-stem-leaders/) - Leading women in the UK’s STEM sector are calling on manufacturing and engineering firms to recognise and amplify the vital contributions of women driving innovation in the nation’s evolving production industry. Despite accounting for over half (51%) of the national population in the latest Census, women make up only a quarter (26.1%) of the workforce
- [James Cropper sets a new standard in EMI shielding with EMITEC™ launch](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/03/05/james-cropper-sets-a-new-standard-in-emi-shielding-with-emitec-launch/) - James Cropper, the Advanced Materials specialist, will be launching EMITEC™, its new, tuneable conductive nonwoven solution at JEC World 2025. EMITEC seamlessly integrates lightweight EMI shielding and electrical conductivity into composite structures while offering unmatched flexibility and ease of handling. Available in areal weights from just 4g/m2, EMITEC materials are up to 19 times lighter
- [Family-owned engineering firm welcomes third generation to its growing team](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/family-owned-engineering-firm-welcomes-third-generation-to-its-growing-team/) - Leading family-owned engineering firm, BGB, has welcomed Alex Holt, son of CEO David Holt, to its team, marking the third generation of the Holt family to step into the business. Founded in 1976 by David’s father, David Holt Snr., and his two partners, BGB quickly became a standout provider in power and data transfer solutions
- [Anritsu Unveils a New Software-based Solution for 5G IoT Chipset and Device Development Tests](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/anritsu-unveils-a-new-software-based-solution-for-5g-iot-chipset-and-device-development-tests/) - Anritsu Corporation is proud to introduce the Virtual Signalling Tester NR Software MX844030PC, a software-based test simulator for developing 5G IoT chipsets and devices. The solution supports 5G IoT test by using a new simulator that operates in a virtual environment on a PC using advanced architecture, as well as a Software Defined Radio (SDR)
- [Solar energy powers manufacturer Siemens Mobility’s journey to net zero at Rail Village](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/solar-energy-powers-manufacturer-siemens-mobilitys-journey-to-net-zero-at-rail-village/) - Train manufacturer Siemens Mobility is leading the way to a greener future for the rail industry with a comprehensive range of low-carbon investments at its UK centre of excellence. The Siemens Mobility Rail Village in Goole, East Yorkshire, now has minimal operational emissions, with green energy generation, clean heating systems and sustainable transport policies all
- [EcoCortec® and Jakob Schober GmbH Implementing a Circular Economy in the VCI Films Market](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/ecocortec-and-jakob-schober-gmbh-implementing-a-circular-economy-in-the-vci-films-market/) - EcoCortec® plant proudly announces the launch of VpCI®-126 HP UV Shrink Film PCR which is aimed at protecting metals from corrosion. This PCR version of Cortec’s best seller VpCI®-126 HP UV Shrink Film comes as an addition to plant’s growing assortment of PCR films. Film is a sustainable solution with high post-consumer recycled content and
- [James Cropper Launches SURFACETEC™](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/james-cropper-launches-surfacetec/) - James Cropper, a leading global Advanced Materials specialist, has launched SURFACETEC™, an advanced veil solution that improves the performance, durability and sustainability of composite materials. SURFACETEC streamlines composite manufacturing by enhancing surface quality, optimising resin flow, imparting functionality and reducing process complexity. Perfectly suited for industries that demand greater efficiency and cost savings, SURFACETEC will
- [MPLAB® XC Unified Compiler Licenses Deliver Streamlined  Software Management](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/mplab-xc-unified-compiler-licenses-deliver-streamlined-software-management/) - Offering an efficient way to manage multiple licenses, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has launched MPLAB® XC Unified Compiler Licenses for its MPLAB XC8, XC16, XC-DSC and XC32 C compilers. This unified approach addresses the financial strain and administrative burden of purchasing and managing separate software access models for each compiler. Microchip’s solution consolidates the necessary
- [Anritsu’s Test Solutions Contribute to Enhanced Communication Performance by Combining SK Telecom and POSTECH’s Antenna  Expansion Technologies with AI](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/anritsus-test-solutions-contribute-to-enhanced-communication-performance-by-combining-sk-telecom-and-postechs-antenna-expansion-technologies-with-ai/) - Anritsu Corporation is pleased to announce that SK Telecom (SKT), the largest mobile operator in South Korea, and Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), a university that is a leader in advanced research, have selected the Anritsu Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A for the verification of the technologies used to realize mobile communication that
- [Lesters defies industry pressures with ‘ecosystem’ solution driving sales towards £25m](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/lesters-defies-industry-pressures-with-ecosystem-solution-driving-sales-towards-25m/) - A leading high-performance packaging specialist has overcome a volatile economic climate to head towards £25m sales. Burntwood-based Lesters has seen revenues rise by £7m since 2023 with customers across automotive, engineering, medical and retail tapping into the company’s ecosystem that takes them from the core box range and specialist design through to supply chain services
- [Schneider Electric reveals new patent introducing AI to process safety to help reduce hazards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/28/schneider-electric-reveals-new-patent-introducing-ai-to-process-safety-to-help-reduce-hazards/) - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced its patent to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to help reduce the likelihood process safety hazards. The innovation automatically, or semi-automatically, analyses potential process hazards and validates protection mechanisms in an industrial process. It is then possible to prevent hazards using an analysis
- [Six decades of manufacturing in Birmingham for Barkley Plastics](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/27/six-decades-of-manufacturing-in-birmingham-for-barkley-plastics/) - A Birmingham-based plastic injection moulding and toolmaking specialist is celebrating a big birthday in style after securing a string of exciting new projects. Barkley Plastics, which marks 60 years of business later this month, has won work to produce controller parts and ambient lighting for a luxury high-end shower manufacturer, as well as car charger
- [PP C&A enjoys extra coating with P2i deal extension](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/27/pp-ca-enjoys-extra-coating-with-p2i-deal-extension/) - A coating technology specialist that protects millions of electronic devices every year has extended its manufacturing outsourcing partnership with PP Control & Automation (PP C&A). P2i, which celebrated its 20th birthday last year, is using the West Midlands based manufacturer to help it bring its new 18L machine to market, delivering a solution that applies
- [Plugging AI skills gaps critical for future of shipbuilding industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/27/plugging-ai-skills-gaps-critical-for-future-of-shipbuilding-industry/) - Addressing anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation is essential to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according to a new report by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde and based at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire. Developed with industry partners and
- [Emerson Software Adds Advanced Capabilities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/27/emerson-software-adds-advanced-capabilities/) - Emerson has announced the release of PAC Machine Edition (PME) 10.6, the integrated development environment software used to configure and manage control system devices, including PACSystems programmable logic controllers (PLCs), QuickPanel human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and more. This update is the latest and most advanced version, elevating the user experience with a significant leap forward in
- [Sustainable Innovation and Automation take center stage at Bauma 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/27/sustainable-innovation-and-automation-take-center-stage-at-bauma-2025/) - CASE Construction Equipment is returning to Bauma, the world’s leading trade fair for construction equipment machinery, as a finalist in both the Digital and the Mechanical Engineering categories of the Bauma Innovation Awards. The company will present a wide range of advanced solutions, with a focus on alternative fuels, automation and connectivity. CASE will demonstrate
- [Charter Controls Unveils the WECON V-Box H Series: Revolutionising Automation for Machine Builders and System Integrators](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/27/charter-controls-unveils-the-wecon-v-box-h-series-revolutionising-automation-for-machine-builders-and-system-integrators/) - Charter Controls, a leading provider of control and automation solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the WECON V-Box H Series. This innovative series of industrial IoT gateways is designed to meet the evolving needs of machine builders and system integrators, offering unparalleled connectivity, flexibility, and performance. Key Features and Benefits: Advanced Connectivity: The
- [A visit to Pentzold Metallbearbeitung und Musterfertigung](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/26/a-visit-to-pentzold-metallbearbeitung-und-musterfertigung/) - Holger Pentzold learnt and worked at Heckert and has since remained loyal to the Heckert brand in his own company: “I know what the machines are capable of, and I can rely on them 100%.” His company, a service provider for precision machining, is based at the ITC – the Chemnitz Industry and Technology Centre
- [Kern Automates Production at WLR](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/26/kern-automates-production-at-wlr/) - With a skills shortage in the manufacturing industry, WLR Precision Engineering Ltd. had a burning desire to automate its high-precision production while maintaining the skill levels of its highly qualified team of engineers. The opportunity to increase throughput, precision, quality and consistency prompted the Wilford-based subcontractor to purchase a 5-axis Kern Micro Vario machining centre
- [Aero Manufacturer Is Clear for Take-Off](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/26/aero-manufacturer-is-clear-for-take-off/) - In the aerospace industry, compliance with standards is not just a requirement in manufacturing, but a culture embedded in every aspect of a business. With accreditations that include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and AS: 9100, as well as multiple OEM approvals, Senior Aerospace Weston places significant importance on workplace standards—which is why the
- [ACE completes £350,000 investment drive in capacity boost](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/26/ace-completes-350000-investment-drive-in-capacity-boost/) - A £350,000 investment drive has been completed at a Telford precision manufacturer giving it a major boost in capacity. Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE), which is approaching its 25th anniversary in business later this year, has installed two additional single chamber Chemcut etching machines and a state-of-the-art UCE developer for creating quicker and cleaner imaging. It
- [80% of UK-made saddles sold overseas despite export hurdles](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/26/80-of-uk-made-saddles-sold-overseas-despite-export-hurdles/) - “Made in Britain, trusted worldwide” - UK saddlery industry thrives in export markets with the help of British-made trademark. A historic UK leatherworking and saddlery non-profit organisation has hailed the unification of British-made manufacturers under the Made in Britain trademark as an inspiration to help the industry navigate increasingly complex global export challenges. The Worshipful
- [Etlaq Spaceport Announces Plans for Five Test Launches in 2025 at Etlaq Launch Conference](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/24/etlaq-spaceport-announces-plans-for-five-test-launches-in-2025-at-etlaq-launch-conference/) - Etlaq Spaceport, the first commercial spaceport in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced plans for five test launches in 2025 during the highly anticipated Etlaq Launch Conference 2025. These missions will serve as critical technology demonstrations, focusing on controlled ascent and descent, landing systems, stage separation, and fuel efficiency. As a globally accessible
- [A Cut Above: Edmar Brings Waterjet Cutting In House With Wardjet A-1212](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/24/a-cut-above-edmar-brings-waterjet-cutting-in-house-with-wardjet-a-1212/) - Outsourcing processes can be counterproductive, especially when components arrive late or are poor quality. Birmingham-based Edmar Engineering Company Ltd has taken control of its cutting capabilities, splashing out on a A-1212 waterjet from WARDJET – and the business benefits have proved manifold. Fourth generation family-run business Edmar Engineering celebrates its 80th birthday next year, but
- [ClassNK and OceanScore agree collaboration for data-driven regulatory compliance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/20/classnk-and-oceanscore-agree-collaboration-for-data-driven-regulatory-compliance/) - A collaboration agreement has been signed between classification society ClassNK and maritime data and technology firm OceanScore to link the latter’s integrated solution for ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emissions Transition Accelerator) that enables users and related stakeholders to access visualized MRV/DCS data. Shipping companies using the ClassNK ZETA service will gain seamless access to OceanScore’s market-leading
- [Thermal Imaging For Data Centres](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/20/thermal-imaging-for-data-centres/) - Data centre maintenance teams have a big share in safeguarding the critical resource that customers and businesses depend upon. Fortunately, they have one secret weapon that enables them to spot issues in an early stage before they turn into big problems: FLIR thermal imaging. The data center market has seen a massive growth in recent
- [The return of the CASE Operators Club at Bauma 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/20/the-return-of-the-case-operators-club-at-bauma-2025/) - Exclusive benefits and a thriving community for CASE machine operators. CASE Construction Equipment is excited to announce the return of the CASE Operators Club at Bauma 2025 in Munich. This dynamic community, designed specifically for CASE machine operators, offers exclusive benefits and unique networking opportunities for its members. The CASE Operators Club, a vibrant and
- [EEMUA: Mechanical Integrity Practitioner Certificate Training](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/20/eemua-mechanical-integrity-practitioner-certificate-training/) - When real pressure is your job… EEMUA Mechanical Integrity Practitioner Certificate Training starts 3 March 2025 for immediate benefits to efficient, safe primary containment of hazardous substances (**including in pressure systems) – through a course workbook of mechanical integrity know how that is **tailored to each Learner/site/company and **builds from day-1 of the course. Guided by **subject-expert
- [How Electric Vans Could Soon Become Cheaper Than Diesel](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/19/how-electric-vans-could-soon-become-cheaper-than-diesel/) - Author: Pranav Jaswani, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx With global cargo and e-commerce demand set to skyrocket over the next 20 years, electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) will play a crucial role in the decarbonization of transport. eLCVs are now technologically mature enough to compete with current combustion vehicles on virtually all performance metrics. However, before
- [ASG Group Invests in Battery Storage Technology to Optimise Solar Energy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/19/asg-group-invests-in-battery-storage-technology-to-optimise-solar-energy/) - ASG AMF Engineering, a precision engineering firm based in Bromborough, has completed a groundbreaking investment in large-scale battery storage technology. The new Solax lithium-ferro phosphate (LFP) battery storage cell battery system, installed to complement the company’s recently deployed solar panel array, enables AMF Engineering to store and optimise its renewable energy usage—significantly reducing reliance on the national
- [Regeneration of Park Rise development required Keyfix's market leading cavity trays](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/18/regeneration-of-park-rise-development-required-keyfixs-market-leading-cavity-trays/) - The major Solar Serena Sunrise redevelopment project, taking place in the beautiful village of Hornchurch, required Keyfix’s market-leading and A1 fire-rated Non-combustible Cavity Tray System (NCCT). Solar Serena Sunrise is a redevelopment project that will see the creation of 175 high-quality new apartments in an over-55’s retirement community village. Sitting on the edge of the
- [Electro dynamic sensor ideal for monitoring wind power turbines](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/18/electro-dynamic-sensor-ideal-for-monitoring-wind-power-turbines/) - The continuing expansion of ‘greener’ energy alternatives such as wind power is underlined by the fact that it’s currently the largest source of renewable energy in the UK. With over 11,000 wind turbines generating a total installed capacity of 30 gigawatts (GW) (2023) its share of the total British Grid Electricity capacity was 30% with
- [Projected signage to lead the way in health and safety in 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/17/projected-signage-to-lead-the-way-in-health-and-safety-in-2025/) - As technology continues to shape the future of business, projected signage is set to be the health and safety solution that shines brightly in the warehousing and manufacturing industries this year. Experts in projected signage – Projected Image – believe that projected health and safety signage will be the go-to solution for warehousing and manufacturing
- [Veolia innovation saves 12GWh of gas use using new distillate product to reduce carbon emissions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/17/veolia-innovation-saves-12gwh-of-gas-use-using-new-distillate-product-to-reduce-carbon-emissions/) - The latest innovation from Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, is now saving 12GWh of gas use per year by using a new distillate product as a fuel for the steam plant that supports the solvent recovery operations at its Garston, Liverpool facility. By developing and testing the new fuel, and using it as
- [Importance of degree apprenticeships to the manufacturing and engineering sectors laid bare by new study](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/13/importance-of-degree-apprenticeships-to-the-manufacturing-and-engineering-sectors-laid-bare-by-new-study/) - A recent report has lifted the lid on the importance of degree apprenticeships to the manufacturing and engineering sectors by highlighting the critical role they play in driving productivity, social inclusion and tackling the skills gap. The findings come from Manchester Metropolitan University, a University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) member organisation, which conducted the study
- [Space-Comm Expo Confirms Dr Josef Aschbacher And Sir Richard Branson](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/space-comm-expo-confirms-dr-josef-aschbacher-and-sir-richard-branson/) - Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s premier space industry event, is delighted to announce European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Dr Josef Aschbacher and Virgin Galactic Founder Sir Richard Branson, as keynote speakers at ExCeL London 11-12 March. Dr Josef Aschbacher and Sir Richard Branson, two of the world’s most influential and inspiring leaders, will join over
- [Manufacturing Company Sponsors Paralympian Wheelchair Tennis Star](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/manufacturing-company-sponsors-paralympian-wheelchair-tennis-star/) - Machining and Fabrication company Titan Manufacturing have announced their sponsorship of British wheelchair tennis star, Lucy Shuker, on her journey to the next Paralympic Games. A trailblazer in the sport for almost two decades, Lucy, who lives in Wimborne, Dorset, has represented Great Britain at the last five Paralympic Games, securing bronze medals in the
- [Quartzelec expands its European presence to meet growing demand by opening Madrid based operation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/quartzelec-expands-its-european-presence-to-meet-growing-demand-by-opening-madrid-based-operation/) - As part of its ongoing growth strategy across Europe and globally, Quartzelec, a leading independent electrical engineering group and technical authority in the field of rotating electrical machines, has just established a new subsidiary in Madrid, Spain. This expansion marks a strategic step forward in Quartzelec’s commitment to growth and service excellence within the European
- [Automated warehouse technology enquiries surge as logistics companies look to cut wage bill following Chancellor’s Budget statement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/automated-warehouse-technology-enquiries-surge-as-logistics-companies-look-to-cut-wage-bill-following-chancellors-budget-statement/) - Toyota Material Handling says it has experienced a surge in enquiries for its range of automated and robotic warehouse solutions since the increase in National Insurance employer contributions was announced in the Government’s autumn budget statement. The hike in the rate at which NI contributions are paid – from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent
- [UK first as Exeter’s Rapid Fusion set to showcase large format hybrid manufacturing platform](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/uk-first-as-exeters-rapid-fusion-set-to-showcase-large-format-hybrid-manufacturing-platform/) - The first UK-built large format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later this month in what could drive a major reshoring boom. Rapid Fusion, which has enjoyed significant success with its Apollo and Zeus additive manufacturing cells, will showcase ‘Medusa’ at a special open day on February 26th at its Skypark R&D centre
- [Europlaz considers acquisition push as 20 new jobs set to be created](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/europlaz-considers-acquisition-push-as-20-new-jobs-set-to-be-created/) - Nearly 20 new jobs are being created by a contract manufacturing specialist for the healthcare sector. Essex-based Europlaz, which recently launched its own neonatal flow sensor breakthrough, is looking to recruit in customer accounts, projects and production, as it looks to capitalise on a combination of organic growth and a significant rise in its own
- [NBS and BSI’s Product Certification Division announce strategic partnership](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/nbs-and-bsis-product-certification-division-announce-strategic-partnership/) - Today, NBS (powered by Hubexo), a leading specification and product platform for the construction industry, has announced plans to strengthen ties with the product certification division of BSI, a global organisation defining and certifying standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. Both companies are synonymous with excellence in the construction industry. BSI, the business standards and improvement company,
- [Sustainability and Cost Savings in One Cutting-Edge Solution](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/sustainability-and-cost-savings-in-one-cutting-edge-solution/) - When it comes to cutting fluids, you need only one name: HYCUT. Industry-leading manufacturer Oemeta has been at the forefront of technology for over 100 years. Now, a raft of innovations from the HYCUT range is available to take your productivity to the next level. As Oemeta's bestselling product, HYCUT is a flexible, two-component system
- [A new chapter for Rotork’s service business](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/a-new-chapter-for-rotorks-service-business/) - Rotork is excited to announce that Rotork Site Services is now officially Rotork Service. The decision to rebrand reflects its commitment to growth and ambition to become a stronger, more unified global service provider. The goal is to evolve beyond traditional site-based services and offer a Full Lifecycle Experience encompassing all stages of the customer
- [FANUC UK seeks the next young robotics superstars](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/fanuc-uk-seeks-the-next-young-robotics-superstars/) - Leading industrial automation specialist FANUC UK is continuing its commitment to inspire the next generation of engineers by supporting a search to find the UK’s best young robotics talent. For the fifth year in succession, the company is partnering with WorldSkills UK for the annual Industrial Robotics competition, aimed at giving young people the opportunity
- [L60 Thermocouple Welder manufactured by Labfacility](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/l60-thermocouple-welder-manufactured-by-labfacility/) - Understanding the L60 Thermocouple Welder Before diving into the benefits of the L60 thermocouple welder, let's first address the question: What is a thermocouple welder? A thermocouple welder is a specialised device used to join the ends of thermocouple wires together to create a reliable and accurate junction. This junction is crucial for accurately measuring
- [Ideal Heating strikes gold in national manufacturing awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/ideal-heating-strikes-gold-in-national-manufacturing-awards/) - Ideal Heating’s commitment to employee wellbeing has been recognised in prestigious national awards. The UK heating industry market leader was honoured with the Manufacturing Matters prize at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2025. This award is focused on businesses which have had a positive societal impact as a result of their practices and/or products. The
- [Locit embarks on next stage of digital transformation with a new operations director](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/locit-embarks-on-next-stage-of-digital-transformation-with-a-new-operations-director/) - Locit, a leading manufacturer of steel lockers and innovative storage solutions, is embarking on the next phase of its digital transformation with the appointment of a new operations director. Sarah Mooney is set to drive operational excellence by harnessing cutting-edge technology and data analytics, heralding a transformative new chapter for the company. With decades of experience
- [ABB and Samsung Electronics Enhance User Experience in Energy Management](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/abb-and-samsung-electronics-enhance-user-experience-in-energy-management/) - As part of their ongoing partnership, ABB and Samsung Electronics today announced the upcoming integration of ABB's InSite energy management system into Samsung's SmartThings and SmartThings Pro platforms, marking a significant advancement in smart building technology. Building on the previous incorporation of the ABB-free@home® smart home system into SmartThings, this advancement allows users to easily visualize,
- [Farnell expands range of switches to accommodate demand](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/11/farnell-expands-range-of-switches-to-accommodate-demand/) - Farnell shares investment in stock to meet market demand with switches from all leading brands, including its private label Multicomp Pro range. Switches are crucial in many settings, but the type of switch required is dependent on the speed and demand of a network. For example, enterprise-level businesses may need high-speed switches with uplink ports
- [Turbine Flow Meters: 5 Critical Design Features](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/10/turbine-flow-meters-5-critical-design-features/) - In the second of the two-part turbine series, Titan Enterprises shares the five critical design features for Pelton wheel turbine flowmeters. The design challenge for turbine flowmeters based on the working principles of this type of radial turbine is primarily straightforward: simple electronics versus complex precision engineering. In developing a cost-efficient and reliable Pelton wheel
- [Building Resilient Supply Chains: An Insurance Perspective](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/05/building-resilient-supply-chains-an-insurers-perspective/) - Supply chain disruptions, driven by factors like natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and economic uncertainties, pose significant challenges for manufacturers. These disruptions highlight the need for robust risk management strategies that protect production timelines, minimise downtime, and ensure access to critical materials. Proactive supply chain management has evolved from a strategic advantage to a critical necessity.
- [Northern Ireland firm expands into new markets following new partnership between UK Export Finance and Ulster Bank](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/05/northern-ireland-firm-expands-into-new-markets-following-new-partnership-between-uk-export-finance-and-ulster-bank/) - Maxflow, a Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of industrial pressure washers and power products, is accelerating its growth with a finance package issued by Ulster Bank and guaranteed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency. This partnership supports Maxflow to expand its operations, enter new export markets, and grow its customer base. With over
- [Proactive maintenance success demonstrated in innovation showcase](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/05/proactive-maintenance-success-demonstrated-in-innovation-showcase/) - Insights from a successful partnership between Xylem and Yorkshire Water, that has led to 51% reduction in reactive pumping station visits, will be shared during an online innovation showcase. Facilitated by Spring Innovation, the event takes place on 18 February 2025. It will explore Yorkshire Water’s Dynamic Asset Maintenance Programme, which has enabled the company
- [RVT Group Expand Operations to Meet Growing Customer Demand](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/04/rvt-group-expand-operations-to-meet-growing-customer-demand/) - 2024 was a year of outstanding growth for RVT Group; they were not only awarded a certificate for being the 14th fastest growing company in Kent, but also opened a brand-new 35,000 sq ft warehouse facility in Sheffield. The Sheffield depot will act as their Northern fulfilment centre, and the Kent depot will act as
- [Tritech Announces Launch of New Gemini 1200id](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/03/tritech-announces-launch-of-new-gemini-1200id/) - An easy upgrade path to higher resolution imaging for work class ROVs The Gemini 1200id is built on the same robust platform as the industry standard Gemini 720is sonar. It features a wide 120° horizontal field of view when operating at both 720 kHz and 1200 kHz acoustic frequencies and offers improved attenuation of waterborne
- [Jasun Envirocare extends Bridgwater premises further to meet international demand](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/03/jasun-envirocare-extends-bridgwater-premises-further-to-meet-international-demand/) - An innovative Somerset-based British air filter manufacturer that sells to businesses internationally is investing in extending its headquarters in Bridgwater to help cover growing demand for its products worldwide (January 2025). Family-owned and run manufacturing and services company Jasun Envirocare is spending £300,000 to add to its Riverside House premises as part of its ongoing
- [Report reveals West Yorkshire manufacturers are missing out on a vital boost in productivity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/03/report-reveals-west-yorkshire-manufacturers-are-missing-out-on-a-vital-boost-in-productivity/) - Manufacturing SMEs in West Yorkshire are missing out on a boost in productivity thanks to a lack of knowledge in strategy development, training, financial management, data driven operations and digital transformation. ew report by Oxford Innovation Advice, who support hundreds of companies in the region through the West Yorkshire Good Growth and Made Smarter Digital
- [Leicester College and local employers to showcase apprenticeship opportunities at Apprenticeship Fair 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/03/leicester-college-and-local-employers-to-showcase-apprenticeship-opportunities-at-apprenticeship-fair-2025/) - Leicester College will be hosting its annual Apprenticeship Fair from 1-5pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at its Freemen's Park Campus. The Apprenticeship Fair will help people to find out about the opportunities provided by apprenticeships and also meet with a wide range of employers who are looking to recruit new apprentices to their teams.
- [Specsavers launches stylish new safety eyewear range, adds to 2-for-1 offering](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/03/specsavers-launches-stylish-new-safety-eyewear-range-adds-to-2-for-1-offering/) - Specsavers has launched its newly enhanced safety eyewear range, co-created with Stryder Eyewear. This collaboration combines decades of expertise with innovation to deliver a collection designed to meet the diverse needs of industries and PPE requirements. With more than 50 years of experience and over 100 patents, Stryder Eyewear has worked closely with Specsavers to
- [CESPA launch set to fuel the UK’s clean energy systems capability](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/03/cespa-launch-set-to-fuel-the-uks-clean-energy-systems-capability/) - UK manufacturing’s ability to accelerate the development of clean energy systems has been given a welcome boost this week. The Clean Energy Systems Partner Alliance (CESPA) has been formed to boost onshoring manufacturing with six experts in their respective fields coming together to deliver a single source solution for innovators and developers of green tech
- [Tackling Waste in Precision Engineering](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/03/tackling-waste-in-precision-engineering/) - In high-quality precision engineering, waste can be an overlooked yet pressing issue. With the sector producing over 15 million tonnes of waste annually in the UK alone—according to the Engineering Employers Federation—a staggering amount of valuable raw materials such as plastics and composites are discarded during manufacturing. This leads to environmental degradation and increases operational costs, with many
- [Altus Assists CEM to Optimise Efficiency with X-Ray Component Counting](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/02/03/altus-assists-cem-to-optimise-efficiency-with-x-ray-component-counting/) - Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has successfully helped G&B Electronic Designs Ltd., a prominent contract electronics manufacturer, address a key operational challenge by supplying the Scienscope AXC-800 III X-Ray Component Counter. This strategic investment enables the company to further enhance and optimise production efficiency. G&B Electronic Designs,
- [Delta’s D-Bot Series Cobots Awarded The German Design Award 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/30/deltas-d-bot-series-cobots-awarded-the-german-design-award-2025/) - Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, has announced a major milestone for its D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (Cobots) as they have been honoured with the prestigious 2025 German Design Award in the category of Excellent Product Design. This accolade, which follows their 2024 Red Dot Design
- [Enhancing Port Security: How DP World Yarimca relies on FLIR Security Solutions for efficient and secure port operations.](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/30/enhancing-port-security-how-dp-world-yarimca-relies-on-flir-security-solutions-for-efficient-and-secure-port-operations/) - DP World Yarimca, one of the largest container terminals of the Gulf of İzmit and Turkey, is a strong proponent of using industry-leading technology to deliver unrivaled value to its customers and partners. As the port is growing, DP World Yarimca needs to continue to provide uninterrupted operations and a high level of security. To
- [Toyota’s hydrogen-powered truck is the perfect model for MIRA Technology Institute](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/27/toyotas-hydrogen-powered-truck-is-the-perfect-model-for-mira-technology-institute/) - At the MIRA Technology Institute’s (MTI) training facility in the Midlands, engineers and technicians are taught the essential specialist skills they need to keep pace with the innovations that are driving developments across the global automotive industry. The purpose-designed facility is the result of a unique collaboration led by North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire college (NWSLC),
- [A New Era for Floyd Automatic Tooling Ltd.](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/27/a-new-era-for-floyd-automatic-tooling-ltd/) - On 6th January, leading UK cutting tool distributor Helix Tool Company Ltd acquired Baldock-based Floyd Automatic Tooling following Richard and Chantal Floyd's decision to retire from the business after 35 years. With branches in Leeds and Durham, Helix Tool has an ambitious growth strategy that includes consolidating the industrial tooling distribution market. With a reputation
- [Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025: WERMA presents a wide range of innovations in Farnborough](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/27/southern-manufacturing-electronics-2025-werma-presents-a-wide-range-of-innovations-in-farnborough/) - From 11 to 14 March 2025, WERMA Signaltechnik will be presenting a wide range of innovations at the Southern Manufacturing And Electronics Show in Farnborough (UK) The focus will be on "WeASSIST", the cross-industry and cloud-based solution for monitoring and optimising all processes. Other highlights include the compact MC 55 LED recessed luminaire, which is
- [Swedish Impact Coatings complement ready-to-install](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/27/swedish-impact-coatings-complement-ready-to-install/) - Feintool and SITEC announce their latest production partnership with industry-leading Swedish coating specialist Impact Coatings AB. This non-exclusive cooperation further strengthens our capability to provide customers with the entire process chain in the production of ready-to-install metallic bipolar plates and interconnects for fuel cells and electrolyzers – from early development to high-volume production. As leading
- [Vericut to Showcase the Latest Innovations in Simulation, Verification Software at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics show](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/27/vericut-to-showcase-the-latest-innovations-in-simulation-verification-software-at-southern-manufacturing-and-electronics-show/) - Vericut, the global leader in CNC simulation, verification, optimisation and post-processing software, is pleased to announce its participation in the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show 2025. Southern Manufacturing takes place from September 4th – 6th February, at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, where Vericut will be demonstrating the latest advancements in its suite of manufacturing
- [Rapid Fusion marks sales boom with launch of 3D printing robot demonstration centre](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/27/rapid-fusion-marks-sales-boom-with-launch-of-3d-printing-robot-demonstration-centre/) - A state-of-the-art 3D printing robot demonstration centre will be officially unveiled this month by Rapid Fusion as it aims to build on a 25% increase in revenues. The technology specialist has completed a £750,000 investment drive that has seen it develop two new additive manufacturing platforms and importantly build a dedicated facility in Exeter to
- [Hutchinson launches an innovative bipolar plate project supported by France 2030 Program for the future of fuel cells](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/27/hutchinson-launches-an-innovative-bipolar-plate-project-supported-by-france-2030-program-for-the-future-of-fuel-cells/) - Winner of the France 2030 ‘Hydrogen technology brick’ call for projects, Hutchinson is launching the OBI-1 project to accelerate the industrial development of fuel cells. The aim of this ambitious project is to develop innovative and cost-effective bipolar plates for new-generation fuel cells. Thanks to Hutchinson's materials expertise, OBI-1 promises to reduce manufacturing costs, improve
- [ViewSonic Unveils Future-Focused Visual Solutions for Public, Corporate, and Educational Spaces at ISE 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/27/viewsonic-unveils-future-focused-visual-solutions-for-public-corporate-and-educational-spaces-at-ise-2025/) - ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, will showcase its latest innovations under the theme “Solutions That Shape the Future” at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, taking place from February 4th to 7th in Spain. The company will introduce a diverse range of advanced display solutions, ranging from 75-inch to 263-inch displays, along
- [Breakfast Boxes Launch Winter Wellbeing Campaign](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/21/breakfast-boxes-launch-winter-wellbeing-campaign/) - Morris Property kicked off its Winter Wellbeing campaign today with the delivery of bespoke breakfast boxes to its construction sites and offices across Shropshire and Staffordshire. Timed to coincide with Blue Monday - the so-called “most depressing day of the year” - the campaign aims to support hardworking staff during the challenging winter months. Construction
- [binder exhibits PBC15 connector system at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/21/binder-exhibits-pbc15-connector-system-at-southern-manufacturing-electronics-2025/) - binder UK will be showcasing examples from its comprehensive range of circular connectors including the latest addition to its PBC 15 industrial connectors at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025 on 4-6 February at The Farnborough Exhibitions Centre. Binder can be found on stand C110. Plug-in partner for cable connectors in demanding industrial applications Demanding industrial
- [ViewSonic to Showcase AI and Innovative Solutions at Bett 2025: Shaping the Future of Learning](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/21/viewsonic-to-showcase-ai-and-innovative-solutions-at-bett-2025-shaping-the-future-of-learning/) - Under the theme “Let’s Learn Together,” the showcase underscores the company’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into education. Through immersive demonstrations, attendees will discover how the ViewSonic Education Ecosystem fosters inclusive and sustainable smart learning environments, enhancing instruction for educators and engagement for students at all levels. “At ViewSonic, we believe that education should be
- [Engines plus appointed official UK distributor of FPT industrial engines for marine and industrial applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/21/engines-plus-appointed-official-uk-distributor-of-fpt-industrial-engines-for-marine-and-industrial-applications/) - Engines Plus, a leading provider of high-quality engine solutions, is proud to announce its appointment as an authorised UK Distributor of FPT Industrial (a brand of Iveco Group ) engines. This strategic partnership enables Engines Plus to offer a comprehensive range of engines suitable for both marine and industrial applications, further strengthening its offering across
- [National Metalforming Centre proves home sweet home for West Bromwich MP](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/21/national-metalforming-centre-proves-home-sweet-home-for-west-bromwich-mp/) - The National Metalforming Centre (NMC), which is home to and owned by the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), has made a political appointment by welcoming its latest tenant. Located just off the A41 in the Black Country, the modern office space is the new home for Sarah Coombes, MP for West Bromwich, as she looks
- [Delta Enhances Overhead Crane Performance with Advanced AC Motor Drives in Turkey](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/21/delta-enhances-overhead-crane-performance-with-advanced-ac-motor-drives-in-turkey/) - Overhead cranes require advanced motor control systems to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations, particularly in lifting and transporting heavy loads. The complexity of these operations demands high performance drives that can manage constant torque, minimize load oscillations, and provide reliable braking sequences. Addressing these unique requirements, Delta's innovative AC motor drive solutions have been
- [7 Advantages of RTD Pt100 Sensors in Temperature Measurement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/17/7-advantages-of-rtd-pt100-sensors-in-temperature-measurement/) - For anyone keen on understanding the benefits of RTD Pt100 sensors in temperature measurement, here's a detailed exploration of their advantages: High Accuracy and Stability - RTD Pt100 sensors are renowned for their exceptional accuracy in temperature measurement, making them a preferred choice in industries where precise control is paramount. The "Pt100" designation signifies a
- [Get Ready: Low-altitude Economy Is Here](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/17/get-ready-low-altitude-economy-is-here/) - China is among the fastest-growing countries in the global low-altitude economy. According to CCID Consulting, the market of this sector reached RMB 505.95 billion, experiencing a rapid rise of 33.8%. The potential for further development of China's low-altitude economy is significant. The Civil Aviation Administration of China projects that the market will grow to RMB
- [Finalists announced for the 2025 Pump Industry Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/16/finalists-announced-for-the-2025-pump-industry-awards/) - The Pump Industry Awards has revealed its highly anticipated finalists for 2025, showcasing the very best in innovation, performance, and contribution across the pump sector. The Winners will be celebrated at the prestigious gala dinner on Thursday, 13th March, at the Hilton Hotel, St. Georges Park in Burton on Trent. Online Voting for the finalists
- [SiTime Precision Timing Enables New Architectures for More Efficient AI Datacenters](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/15/sitime-precision-timing-enables-new-architectures-for-more-efficient-ai-datacenters/) - SiTime Corporation (NASDAQ: SITM), the precision timing company, today announced the differential-ended SiT5977 Super-TCXO®, the newest member of the SiTime Elite RF™ family. This is the only single-chip timing solution that delivers the most resilient performance for AI compute-nodes with high bandwidth and network synchronization. Applications include smart network interface cards (Smart NICs), acceleration cards, switches
- [Lantek delivers top class service for DMS Laser Profiles](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/15/lantek-delivers-top-class-service-for-dms-laser-profiles/) - For laser cutting specialist DMS Laser Profiles fast and accurate quotation preparation, easy program generation for its Trumpf lasers and responsive after sales support were the key reasons that it chose to replace its existing system with Lantek software in May 2024. The company based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, specialises in stainless fabrication primarily in the
- [iconsys’ new Head of Sales for Energy Transition targets multi-million-pound decarbonisation opportunity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/15/iconsys-new-head-of-sales-for-energy-transition-targets-multi-million-pound-decarbonisation-opportunity/) - The new Head of Sales for Energy Transition at a leading control and automations specialist is targeting a £multi-million clean energy opportunity. Steve Robinson, who has helped to deliver some of the Middle East’s biggest energy projects, has joined iconsys to drive forward the Telford company’s presence in clean energy and decarbonisation. With nearly £22bn
- [Altus to Highlight Key Manufacturing Solutions and Trends at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/15/altus-to-highlight-key-manufacturing-solutions-and-trends-at-southern-manufacturing-electronics-2025/) - Altus Group, a leading distributor of advanced electronics manufacturing equipment in the UK and Ireland, will showcase a selection of cutting-edge solutions at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2025 from 4-6 February at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. Visitors can learn about innovative technologies tailored to meet the evolving demands of the electronics industry at the
- [Procure early to secure delivery, says supplier](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/15/procure-early-to-secure-delivery-says-supplier/) - The massive scale-up of work across the UK’s water and wastewater companies in AMP8 is no secret, but the way projects are delivered will have to change, says Dominic Hurd, managing director, ACWA Services. A little celebrated fact about the UK is that it sits among the ten countries achieving the maximum score for drinking
- [UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/15/uk-smes-called-to-apply-for-major-government-export-awards/) - The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March, with the addition of two new categories and an expanded prize package to honour exceptional accomplishments in global trading. The awards celebrate the international sales success of SMEs across the
- [Advancements in the Automotive Industry](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/15/advancements-in-the-automotive-industry/) - Attributed to Ken Horne, Strategic Planning Manager, Software Defined Vehicle Solution, Keysight Technologies. Vehicles produced today have varying levels of autonomy, with most cars having level two or two-plus features and some high-end cars having level three features. However, safety concerns regarding autonomous driving remain in the spotlight. This is resulting in the acceptance of
- [‘Right to Repair’ will need a ‘Right-size’ approach](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/14/right-to-repair-will-need-a-right-size-approach/) - By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies ‘Right to Repair’ legislation is having an impact on consumer goods manufacturers and spare parts stockists in at least four States in the US, and those waves are being felt too, by OEMs in Europe and the UK. Perhaps not before time, the backlash against the
- [SolderKing to Highlight Innovations in Soldering and Manufacturing Efficiency at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/13/solderking-to-highlight-innovations-in-soldering-and-manufacturing-efficiency-at-southern-manufacturing-electronics-2025/) - SolderKing, a leading UK manufacturer of advanced soldering materials and consumables, will be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show from 4-6 February 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Stand J90. The company will present its comprehensive range of high-performance soldering solutions at the event while sharing expert insights on manufacturing optimisation. In
- [BITO at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/13/bito-at-southern-manufacturing-electronics-2025/) - BITO UK, the UK subsidiary of the international BITO Lagertechnik GmbH, will be exhibiting at Southern Man­u­fac­tur­ing & Elec­tron­ics 2025, which takes place from 4th to 6th Feb­ru­ary 2025 at the Farn­bor­ough In­ter­na­tion­al Ex­hib­i­tion Centre, in Hampshire. They will be on Stand G270, where visitors can dis­cov­er the latest stor­age solu­tions and re­ceive tail­ored ad­vice
- [Are you connected? Revolutionising productivity and transparency in plastics](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/13/are-you-connected-revolutionising-productivity-and-transparency-in-plastics/) - Big data, smart manufacturing, vertical integration and cross-platform communication. Everyone is talking about it. Everyone thinks everyone else is doing it. But does anyone really know how to do it? Better yet, is it even feasible? The answer is yes to it all. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK explores the question on every plastics processor’s mind
- [Bearing failure analysis is critical - even in the ‘smart’ bearing era](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/13/bearing-failure-analysis-is-critical-even-in-the-smart-bearing-era-2/) - The transition to ‘smarter’ technologies is gathering pace across all sectors of industry and wherever motion control applications require smooth and efficient movement ‘smart’ bearings have emerged as a revolutionary innovation. So what are smart bearings? Thanks to embedded sensors, these bearings enable real-time monitoring of critical parameters, such as; temperature, vibration and load, offering
- [Maintaining profitability: the benefits of caring for your critical electrical assets](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/09/maintaining-profitability-the-benefits-of-caring-for-your-critical-electrical-assets/) - A proactive stance to maintaining electrical equipment boosts plant uptime and profitability, says ABB’s Lee Todd, Head of Advisory Services, ABB Electrification Services – and it can support organizations’ sustainability goals, too. Maintaining your electrical infrastructure might seem like an unwelcome cost burden. But without investing in equipment’s long-term health, there’s the risk of serious
- [Bearing failure analysis is critical - even in the ‘smart’ bearing era](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/bearing-failure-analysis-is-critical-even-in-the-smart-bearing-era/) - The transition to ‘smarter’ technologies is gathering pace across all sectors of industry and wherever motion control applications require smooth and efficient movement ‘smart’ bearings have emerged as a revolutionary innovation. So what are smart bearings? Thanks to embedded sensors, these bearings enable real-time monitoring of critical parameters, such as; temperature, vibration and load, offering
- [Stiebel Eltrton Unveils New Energy-Efficient Ventilation Product - VRC](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/stiebel-eltrton-unveils-new-energy-efficient-ventilation-product-vrc/) - STIEBEL ELTRON UK has launched a new innovative ventilation system range which will bolster heat recovery efficiency in homes and supply clean air throughout a building. The new VRC ventilation system range can dramatically improve a home’s heat retention, delivering up to 92% heat recovery in a property. “As consumers look to make their homes as
- [KS Composites on Fast Track with hyperMILL](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/ks-composites-on-fast-track-with-hypermill/) - Imbued in the motorsport industry since Kelvin Smith opened the doors for business in 1985, KS Composites is a manufacturer with a pedigree of working with numerous F1, GT, Le Mans, and BTCC teams. Throughout its history, Melton Mowbray-based KS Composites has worked at the very pinnacle of motorsport—and that is why the company has
- [Last remaining UK abrasive manufacturer taps into £10k of BGWM in Dudley support to ‘green’ operations](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/last-remaining-uk-abrasive-manufacturer-taps-into-10k-of-bgwm-in-dudley-support-to-green-operations/) - The UK’s last remaining manufacturer of resin bonded abrasives is looking to boost its export sales and ‘green’ its performance after securing nearly £10,000 of grants. Swift & Whitmore, which supplies more than 200 different abrasive products to customers in aerospace, automotive, oil and gas and heavy engineering, has tapped into support from Business Growth
- [Teledyne FLIR and VSI Labs Testing Shows How Thermal Imaging Helps Vehicle Makers Meet Nighttime AEB Federal Safety Standards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/teledyne-flir-and-vsi-labs-testing-shows-how-thermal-imaging-helps-vehicle-makers-meet-nighttime-aeb-federal-safety-standards/) - Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), in collaboration with VSI Labs today issued test results utilizing the new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127 pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) testing scenarios. VSI Labs’ research vehicle, which included the latest automatic emergency braking (AEB) thermal camera from Teledyne FLIR OEM,
- [Leicester College to open new Green Technology Hub at Freemen’s Park Campus](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/leicester-college-to-open-new-green-technology-hub-at-freemens-park-campus/) - Leicester College is set to open a new Green Technology Hub at its Freemen’s Park Campus in March 2025. The Hub will feature state-of-the-art green tech equipment including air source heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage systems and EV charging stations. This will enable students, staff and employers to gain hands-on, practical experience with the
- [£230k funding boost to help digital transformation of SME manufacturers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/230k-funding-boost-to-help-digital-transformation-of-sme-manufacturers/) - Made Smarter Adoption North West, the trailblazing digital technology adoption programme, has secured an additional £230,000 to help more SME manufacturers access transformational technology. The allocation from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will fund at least 10 new companies to adopt technologies such as sensors, robotics and 3D printers to increase productivity, growth,
- [Altus Highlights Heller Industries Advances in Void Reduction Under 1%  Using Multi-Stage Controlled Vacuum](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/altus-highlights-heller-industries-advances-in-void-reduction-under-1-using-multi-stage-controlled-vacuum/) - Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, emphasises the importance of reducing voids in reflow soldering to improve manufacturing efficiency and product reliability. As one of their key suppliers, Heller Industries, a global provider of electronic manufacturing reflow solutions, has developed multi-stage controlled vacuum technology that reduces void rates
- [Lean Workshop kickstarts Technoset’s £650,000 factory improvement drive](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/lean-workshop-kickstarts-technosets-650000-factory-improvement-drive/) - A precision engineering specialist has completed a £650,000 investment drive to help it boost efficiency and create a new final inspection department. Technoset Ltd, which employs 27 people at its factory in Rugby, took learnings from a Warwickshire Manufacturing Growth Programme lean workshop to create a more streamlined process flow and a world class production
- [How NORD solutions intelligently control movements](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/how-nord-solutions-intelligently-control-movements/) - Drive electronics from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is the key to any drive application. With its NORDAC frequency inverters, the system supplier demonstrates its solution expertise also in the fields, where movements must be intelligently controlled. These can be found in various applications, which also have an influence on daily life. One example is the safe and
- [IET President receives knighthood in King’s New Year Honours](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/07/iet-president-receives-knighthood-in-kings-new-year-honours-2/) - Business chief and President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Warren East, has received a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours list for services to the economy and net-zero. An inspiring engineer and leader with a career that spans 40 years, Warren has made significant contributions to the engineering and technology industry.
- [University of Huddersfield and TWI Partner on Strategic R&D](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/02/university-of-huddersfield-and-twi-partner-on-strategic-rd/) - A mutual aspiration to generate engineering and artificial intelligence-driven solutions that deliver real-world, industrial impact has led to the formation of two new Innovation Centres by first-time partners the University of Huddersfield and TWI Ltd, namely the Precision Engineering Innovation Centre and the Applied Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre. The University of Huddersfield has a long
- [Entries For Bcia Awards 2025 Closing In Just Three Weeks!](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/02/entries-for-bcia-awards-2025-closing-in-just-three-weeks/) - With anticipation building towards the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards 2025, there are just three weeks until the award entries close – so make sure you place your nominations now before it’s too late! Taking place on Thursday 1st May 2025 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, the BCIA Awards 2025 will shine a
- [IET President receives knighthood in King’s New Year Honours ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/02/iet-president-receives-knighthood-in-kings-new-year-honours/) - Business chief and President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Warren East, has received a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours list for services to the economy and net-zero. An inspiring engineer and leader with a career that spans 40 years, Warren has made significant contributions to the engineering and technology industry.
- [Ward CNC to Showcase High-Performance Turning Solutions and Unveil New Brand at Southern Manufacturing 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2025/01/02/ward-cnc-to-showcase-high-performance-turning-solutions-and-unveil-new-brand-at-southern-manufacturing-2025/) - T.W. Ward CNC Machinery Ltd (Ward CNC) invites visitors to discover cutting-edge innovations and a new product range at Stand J260, Southern Manufacturing, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, February 4-6, 2025. Ward CNC is set to make a big impact at this year’s event by presenting advanced turning solutions alongside the launch of a
- [ABB opens Technology Hub showcasing Power Distribution and Building Automation solutions](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/23/abb-opens-technology-hub-showcasing-power-distribution-and-building-automation-solutions/) - ABB Electrification has opened a new Smart Buildings & Smart Power Technology Hub to showcase power distribution and building automation solutions for data centres and both commercial and residential buildings. The new Hub is situated within ABB Electrification’s Holborn office and was officially unveiled at an opening event on 12 December. Alongside the opportunity to
- [Sertec Group unveils new press as part of £7m investment in engineering headquarters](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/19/sertec-group-unveils-new-press-as-part-of-7m-investment-in-engineering-headquarters/) - Sertec Group, a leading global components manufacturer specialising in automotive Body in White and EV products, has announced a £7 million investment. The investment includes the introduction of a new 800T machine press at its Coleshill site, aimed at enhancing production capabilities and generating employment opportunities. The unveiling of the new 800T Nidec Arisa Press
- [Investments in Space-Comm Expo Set To Strengthen UK Space Industry Events and Grow International Reach](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/18/investments-in-space-comm-expo-set-to-strengthen-uk-space-industry-events-and-grow-international-reach/) - Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s premier event for the space industry, is poised for a transformative new chapter following a significant investment from Lunar Ridge Ventures who’s founders set up one of the UK’s fastest growing tech businesses, MVF Global. This strategic move is set to enhance the event’s prominence as the go-to platform for the
- [US-UK academic agreement sets foundation for exchange of pioneering battery capabilities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/30/us-uk-academic-agreement-sets-foundation-for-exchange-of-pioneering-battery-capabilities/) - WMG, at The University of Warwick (UK), and Binghamton University (USA) have entered an agreement to explore collaboration in the fields of science, technology and education with the aim of fueling vital battery manufacturing capability in both countries. The new five-year memorandum of understanding sets the foundation to encourage the sharing of academic, scientific and
- [Royal seal of approval for RYSE 3D’s record year](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/27/royal-seal-of-approval-for-ryse-3ds-record-year/) - One of the UK’s leading disruptors in additive manufacturing has celebrated its best-ever year in style by being presented with its King’s Award for Innovation. RYSE 3D, the brainchild of 28-year-old entrepreneur Mitchell Barnes, has seen sales increase by 58% over the last twelve months as its ability to deliver 3D printing production parts quickly
- [UK battery pack manufacturer achieves safety accreditation to power growth](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/17/uk-battery-pack-manufacturer-achieves-safety-accreditation-to-power-growth/) - A global battery pack manufacturer headquartered in Peterlee has achieved ISO 45001 certification. The globally recognised standard reinforces Alexander Battery Technologies’ commitment to health and safety while delivering high-quality solutions to customers worldwide and supporting future growth. This certification comes as ABT builds on over 40 years of manufacturing excellence across the UK and abroad.
- [How to have a sustainable Christmas](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/17/how-to-have-a-sustainable-christmas/) - The festive season is notorious for generating excess waste, with around 30% more produced than at other times of the year. According to government data, the UK throws away enough poultry to make 800 million Boxing Day curries! To help reduce waste, leading waste management company and sustainability expert Waste Mission, is encouraging businesses and
- [Aurrigo International plc seals £5.25m share placing raise as it drives iGSE concept adoption](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/17/aurrigo-international-plc-seals-5-25m-share-placing-raise-as-it-drives-igse-concept-adoption/) - One of the world’s leading providers of smart airside solutions has capped a year of growth with a £5.25m share placing raise. Aurrigo International plc, which has expanded deployment into multiple new countries, opened a US office and sealed a second phase deal with Changi International in the last twelve months, will use the cash
- [AWI delivers a perfect 10th birthday present to Halesowen charity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/17/awi-delivers-a-perfect-10th-birthday-present-to-halesowen-charity/) - A friendly support group for children with Down Syndrome and their families has received a perfect 10th birthday present from Alloy Wire International (AWI). Up and Downs, which was formed as an official charity by mums Diane Hughes and Jemma Sagar in November 2014, has become the latest beneficiary of the company’s ‘Wired for Good’
- [Outstanding women celebrated nationally at Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/16/outstanding-women-celebrated-nationally-at-young-woman-engineer-of-the-year-awards/) - IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year: Marisa Kurimbokus (34) is a Chartered Engineer with a career spanning over a decade in product design and systems engineering within the automotive and power electronics industries, including Jaguar Land Rover, Triumph Motorcycles and Lyra Electronics. Most recently, Marisa was Head of Engineering and Product Development at Aeristech,
- [Telford automotive supplier takes ‘Best of British Casting’ title](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/25/telford-automotive-supplier-takes-best-of-british-casting-title/) - A Telford-based automotive specialist, who has seen domestic and global sales rise significantly, has been named as the ‘Best of British Casting Company’ at the recent UK Cast Metals Industry Awards. Magna Cosma Casting UK has defied uncertainty in the sector to post one of the best years in its history, impressing judges with the
- [Bradford College Officially Opens STEM Building After £6.9m Refurb](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/16/bradford-college-officially-opens-stem-building-after-6-9m-refurb/) - Guests from education, construction, and regional employers joined staff and students for the official opening of Bradford College’s Garden Mills building. A multimillion-pound renovation project has transformed the derelict mill on Thornton Road into a flexible digital, science, and allied health training facility for higher-level students. The 1900s five-storey building opened after months of construction
- [Labfacility - The UK's leading manufacturer of temperature sensors, thermocouple connectors, and related instrumentation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/09/labfacility-the-uks-leading-manufacturer-of-temperature-sensors-thermocouple-connectors-and-related-instrumentation/) - For more than 50 years we’ve been leading the way in temperature measurement excellence. Here’s to the next 50... From small beginnings in 1971, Labfacility has grown and evolved into the UK’s leading ISO 9001-accredited manufacturer and supplier for the complete temperature chain. From Temperature Sensors, Thermocouple Connectors and Cabling to supporting instrumentation and components,
- [Using data loggers in manufacturing, process and industrial applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/09/using-data-loggers-in-manufacturing-process-and-industrial-applications/) - Tinytag data loggers accurately and reliably monitor temperature, humidity, power usage, CO2 and other environmental parameters. Made in the UK by Gemini Data Loggers, Tinytags include splashproof indoor units for ambient monitoring and rugged, waterproof units for manufacturing, process and industrial applications. Robust data loggers are built to withstand extremes of temperature and harsh conditions.
- [Uniform manufacturer Tibard becomes employee-owned](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/03/uniform-manufacturer-tibard-becomes-employee-owned/) - A company which designs and manufactures uniforms for staff working in sectors from hospitality and leisure to healthcare and facilities management has become employee-owned. Tibard Group, which was set up in 1979 by John and Sue Shonfeld in a spare room at their home, has 70 staff and is based in Dukinfield, Tameside, Greater Manchester.
- [Leuze introduces Power PinPoint LED technology in sensors for precise and reliable object detection](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/03/leuze-introduces-power-pinpoint-led-technology-in-sensors-for-precise-and-reliable-object-detection/) - New optical sensors feature enhanced detection capabilities and faster commissioning with innovative Power PinPoint LED technology. The Power PinPoint LED from Leuze emits the maximum light power from a very small surface. The new light source technology can be used to finely position stacker cranes, among other things, using diffuse reflection sensors. Aligning and commissioning
- [AUAR is Awarded Smart Grant of £341K by Innovate UK](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/03/auar-is-awarded-smart-grant-of-341k-by-innovate-uk/) - Construction tech startup Automated Architecture (AUAR) has been awarded a Smart Grant of £341K by Innovate UK. The grant is for a project aiming to overcome the technological challenges that lie in scaling up AUAR’s building system and micro-factory platform to manufacture mid-rise timber housing, up to 6 storeys. Mid-rise housing units, or the so-called
- [Experts challenge UK policymakers over serious hydrogen challenges](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/03/experts-challenge-uk-policymakers-over-serious-hydrogen-challenges/) - A new publication which provides expert analysis, evidence and policy recommendations from The University of Manchester to tackle the UK’s key hydrogen policy challenges has just been released. On Hydrogen - from the University’s policy engagement unit, Policy@Manchester - features seven articles from academics including research-led advice on areas such as the production of hydrogen, storage
- [Stiebel Eltron Launches New Freestanding Convector Heater](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/03/stiebel-eltron-launches-new-freestanding-convector-heater/) - Stiebel Eltron UK has unveiled an innovative new portable electric heater designed with safety, style and convenience at its heart. The CNS 2000 Plus LCD Move brings to the market a freestanding convector heater, offering a blend of high-performance heating and sleek design, with simple programming and precise control via its large, easy-to-read, LCD screen.
- [Emerging Tech Shaping the Landscape of Manufacturing Across Europe](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/12/03/emerging-tech-shaping-the-landscape-of-manufacturing-across-europe/) - In Europe, the manufacturing market is expected to grow by 3.93% by 2028, reaching a whopping value of £2.83 trillion. As the world continues to change and priorities shift, the European manufacturing industry is finding several ways to keep up with technologies, emerging trends, and eco-conscious strategies. For example, by 2030, 60% of all manufacturing
- [Data security: Why and how UK manufacturing should protect itself from mounting external threats](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/27/data-security-why-and-how-uk-manufacturing-should-protect-itself-from-mounting-external-threats/) - M-Files advocates for improved document management practices amid rising cyberattacks in the manufacturing sector, which uniquely faces the challenge of protecting both digital data and essential physical systems Recent reports highlight a significant rise in cyberattacks targeting UK manufacturers, emphasising the urgent need for these companies to implement secure, centralised information management practices. According to
- [At the end of the line](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/26/at-the-end-of-the-line/) - You’ve got the product, you’ve got the pack and you’ve got the customers. What binds them together is fulfilment and logistics. To make good on the promise of your product and its packaging that you have meticulously designed and developed, any number of adjacent solutions and services are essential to reaching your target customers and
- [CRP USA and Tatyana McFadden’s Collaboration Shortlisted for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/26/crp-usa-and-tatyana-mcfaddens-collaboration-shortlisted-for-the-2024-3d-printing-industry-awards/) - CRP USA, a leader in advanced 3D printing solutions, is proud to announce its shortlisting for the prestigious 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards in the “3D Designer of the Year” category. This nomination highlights the exceptional partnership between CRP USA and Paralympic icon Tatyana McFadden, showcasing groundbreaking innovation in wheelchair racing gloves. The gloves were
- [Machinery investment seals perfect prep for Valve World showcase](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/26/machinery-investment-seals-perfect-prep-for-valve-world-showcase/) - A leading global wire supplier is looking to showcase the benefits of a £200,000 investment drive in three dry drawing machines at Valve World next month. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which has secured a record year in 2024, is set to explore new opportunities in oil and gas when they showcase its 62-strong range of
- [Ferag and Sparck collaborate in ‘game-changer’ for automated efulfilment](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/19/ferag-and-sparck-collaborate-in-game-changer-for-automated-efulfilment/) - In an ecommerce industry first, systems integrator, Ferag, and auto-boxing specialist, Sparck Technologies, have collaborated to develop a continuous ‘one touch’ process from order-picking to individual ‘fit-to-size’ boxes ready for despatch. The technological leap closes the gap between order-picking and packing, enabling ecommerce businesses to offer its customers secure and compact boxed orders prepared with
- [Bioscope wins recognition for PCB metals bioleaching and bio-refining](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/18/bioscope-wins-recognition-for-pcb-metals-bioleaching-and-bio-refining/) - Bioscope Technologies, Cambridge, scooped the hotly contested Net Zero Innovator of the Year category at last Friday’s The Technology Supply Chain Innovation Awards held in Birmingham. This follows the bioleaching research and development work undertaken by Bioscope which was formed two years ago. The biotech bacteria-based solution replaces traditional treatments that use high-temperature and chemical
- [Exxelia will present its new products at the Electronica show and unveil its new website](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/18/exxelia-will-present-its-new-products-at-the-electronica-show-and-unveil-its-new-website/) - In Munich, Exxelia will present its new products with a focus on capacitors and integrated magnetic components for eVTOLs (the “flying taxis” of the future) and a reinforced product offering in the medical field, thanks to the very recent acquisition of the Indian company SVM Private Limited, specializing in magnetic components and busbars for medical
- [A Winning Formular for Liquid Flow Measurement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/15/a-winning-formular-for-liquid-flow-measurement-2/) - When the requirements of a specific flow application or the industrial process demands cannot be adequately met by a standard flow meter, turning to a customised application-engineered measurement device may be the solution. Titan Enterprises works with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) customers in developing modified and bespoke liquid flow meters outside of our standard range
- [Industrial Automation Pt100 RTD Sensor with M12 connector](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/15/industrial-automation-pt100-rtd-sensor-with-m12-connector/) - An industrial automation temperature sensor with a Pt100 class A 4 wire resistance thermometer detector (RTD) with a measuring range of -75 to +250°C. Available in 3 & 6mm diameter 316 Stainless steel sheath with standard lengths of 100, 150, 200 & 250mm. Supplied with plain barrel or screw in options 1/4 BSPP, 1/2 BSPP
- [Environmental resilience centred at British Water conference ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/14/environmental-resilience-centred-at-british-water-conference/) - Building an effective and resilient ecosystem of stakeholders to drive improvements in the environment will be the topic of sharp focus in the second British Water annual conference, which takes place in Brighton, UK, on 26 November 2024. Up to 250 key industry stakeholders and senior leaders from regulators, water companies, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers,
- [Expanding Internationally: Rock Fall UK is the world’s fastest growing safety footwear brand based in Derbyshire](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/13/expanding-internationally-rock-fall-uk-is-the-worlds-fastest-growing-safety-footwear-brand-based-in-derbyshire/) - In a remarkable achievement that highlights the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, brothers Richard and Matthew Noon were crowned winners of the world-famous award, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 UK Midlands & South West ‘Transformational Leaders’. This accolade not only showcases their exceptional leadership but also emphasises the company’s dedication to excellence, with year-on-year
- [Inductive at High Speeds](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/inductive-at-high-speeds/) - Pepperl+Fuchs, one of the leading suppliers in this industry, is launching measuring inductive distance sensors featuring IO-Link interface. The devices are suitable for Industry 4.0 applications and offer not only high-precision measurement capabilities, but also comprehensive information for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. The sensors can detect objects at a speed of up to 3
- [New manufacturing and training Expo looks to bridge the skills gap](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/new-manufacturing-and-training-expo-looks-to-bridge-the-skills-gap/) - More than 40 of the West Midlands’ leading manufacturing and engineering support businesses will be showcasing their expertise at a new exhibition being held in Telford on Thursday. The Training and Manufacturing Group Expo, which is being organised by In-Comm Training and sponsored by FBC Manby Bowdler, will provide a perfect networking opportunity for the
- [Delta’s Advanced IIoT Motion Controllers, Servo Drives, and HMI Solutions Featured at SPS Nuremberg 2024](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/deltas-advanced-iiot-motion-controllers-servo-drives-and-hmi-solutions-featured-at-sps-nuremberg-2024/) - Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will unveil its latest advancements in industrial automation at SPS Nuremberg 2024. The portfolio includes solutions engineered to meet the stringent standards and unique requirements of the European market, including the new AC Servo Drive A3-EP Series, the Advanced IIoT
- [Altus Showcases Cutting-Edge Equipment at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/altus-showcases-cutting-edge-equipment-at-the-southern-manufacturing-electronics-2025/) - Altus Group, a prominent distributor of advanced equipment for electronics assembly in the UK and Ireland, has announced its participation in the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show, held from 4-6 February 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. This event brings together industry leaders and innovators, offering an ideal platform for Altus to present a
- [GKN Automotive awarded Gold rating for progress against sustainability goals](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/gkn-automotive-awarded-gold-rating-for-progress-against-sustainability-goals/) - GKN Automotive, the global leader in drive systems, has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability, highlighting the continuous progress the organisation has made since it was awarded a Silver rating in 2023 and a Bronze rating in 2022. This achievement places GKN Automotive in the top 1% of participants in its category, and
- [Veolia has developed a new process for recycling copper from decommissioned nuclear facilities](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/veolia-has-developed-a-new-process-for-recycling-copper-from-decommissioned-nuclear-facilities/) - Leading resource management company, Veolia, has introduced an innovative solution to salvage copper from electrical cables in decommissioned nuclear facilities. By developing a new method of safe handling to dispose of the contaminated plastic coating that protects the core from radiation, the new process reduces the treatment time and cost, and preserves the valuable copper
- [Anritsu joins OpenROADM as Test & Measurement instrument vendor](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/anritsu-joins-openroadm-as-test-measurement-instrument-vendor/) - Anritsu Corporation has joined the OpenROADM Multi-Source Agreement (MSA), which defines specifications that facilitate multi-vendor interoperability for optical transmission networks. Anritsu’s participation in these efforts aims to enhance efficiency and flexibility of the optical transmission network. As Test & Measurement instrument vendor, Anritsu’s OpenROADM activities contribute to the openness and efficiency of optical transmission networks
- [Carbon Clean signs agreement with Julius Montz, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, completing CycloneCC’s supply chain](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/carbon-clean-signs-agreement-with-julius-montz-a-koch-engineered-solutions-business-completing-cycloneccs-supply-chain/) - Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, today announced a strategic supplier framework agreement with Julius Montz (Montz), a German company fully owned by global engineering company Koch Engineered Solutions (KES). Carbon Clean’s end-to-end supply chain for manufacturing its modular CycloneCC technology, including the recently launched columnless C1 series, is now in place,
- [FPT Industrial's Xcursor 13 wins the first alternative engine award, blazing a trail for the internal combustion engines of the future](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/fpt-industrials-xcursor-13-wins-the-first-alternative-engine-award-blazing-a-trail-for-the-internal-combustion-engines-of-the-future/) - FPT Industrial is proud to be the first winner of the Alternative Engine Award: the brand’s XCURSOR 13 was chosen by the jury for the new award – organized by Powertrain International magazine – as the best expression of a holistic vision of the future of mobility, acknowledging the importance of internal combustion engines in
- [SolderKing brings innovative soldering solutions to the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/12/solderking-brings-innovative-soldering-solutions-to-the-southern-manufacturing-electronics-2025/) - SolderKing Assembly Materials Ltd, a leading UK manufacturer of advanced soldering materials and consumables, will exhibit its latest innovations at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics show from 4-6 February 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Stand J90. Known for its high-quality, regulatory-compliant products, the company will highlight solutions that meet the evolving demands of
- [bound4blue secures major wind propulsion retrofit contract with Maersk Tankers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/bound4blue-secures-major-wind-propulsion-retrofit-contract-with-maersk-tankers/) - bound4blue has consolidated its position at the forefront of shipping’s revolution with a landmark contract with Maersk Tankers. The agreement is the largest wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) agreement for bound4blue to date, with 20 of the company’s type approved eSAIL® suction sails to be installed on five MR tankers in 2025 and 2026. Turnkey
- [South Yorkshire’s future engineers shine at Lord Mayor's Show 2024](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/south-yorkshires-future-engineers-shine-at-lord-mayors-show-2024/) - Apprentices from the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre were among the thousands marching through the streets of London for the Lord Mayor’s Show, representing Sheffield’s manufacturing legacy and celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire. The Lord Mayor’s Show is one of the world’s oldest annual ceremonial events, dating back
- [Exxelia expands footprint in India with strategic investment in SVM](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/exxelia-expands-footprint-in-india-with-strategic-investment-in-svm-enhancing-its-magnetics-offering-for-medical-and-adding-busbars-to-its-power-electronics-passive-components-portfolio/) - Exxelia, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance passive components and sub-systems, announces the acquisition of 70% of SVM Private Limited, a prominent Indian company specialized in the design and manufacturing of critical magnetic components and busbars, specifically serving the healthcare and industrial end-markets. Founded in 1989 by Hemalatha and Ramprasad Meka, SVM has 35 years
- [Bath students heading to Japan aiming to defend their Heart Hackathon world title](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/bath-students-heading-to-japan-aiming-to-defend-their-heart-hackathon-world-title/) - Student engineers’ ‘total artificial heart’ set for Japan competition Students from the University of Bath are aiming to defend their title as the winners of the world Heart Hackathon. Team Bath Heart (TBH), who came first among student teams from around the world in last year’s inaugural competition, are heading to Japan to showcase their
- [Goodfellow urges industry to act first when it comes to sustainability](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/goodfellow-urges-industry-to-act-first-when-it-comes-to-sustainability/) - A leading materials specialist is challenging UK manufacturers to innovate for tomorrow in the pursuit of increased sustainability. Dr Aphrodite Tomou, Head of Technical at Goodfellow, made the rallying call this week and is encouraging companies to consider how they can use new materials to boost the performance of their products whilst also being kinder
- [Setting the course for high-precision](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/setting-the-course-for-high-precision/) - Fifteen years ago, AMMANN AG changed its strategic business orientation from being a contract manufacturer for the machined switch and track parts to AMMANN Components, a system supplier specialising in complex, high-precision workpieces. Success and growth soon set in - thanks to the employees and their expertise as well as the high-quality machinery, which is
- [Bearings meet extreme demands of ultra-high vaccum applications](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/bearings-meet-extreme-demands-of-ultra-high-vaccum-applications/) - Among the most demanding and critical high technology applications are those where Ultra-High Vacuums (UHV) environments exist, such as particle accelerators, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced scientific research. UHV environments are typically defined by the need to handle pressures lower than about 1 x 10ˉ⁶ torr which present unique challenges for mechanical components. What are the
- [Stargate Hydrogen expands its footprint in the Nordics via collaboration with VTT](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/stargate-hydrogen-expands-its-footprint-in-the-nordics-via-collaboration-with-vtt/) - Stargate Hydrogen Solutions OÜ (Stargate) has set its sight on Finland as a base for developing hydrogen technology in Northern Europe. The company elevates its presence in the region by signing a partnership with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (VTT). With an increasing number of large-scale industrial projects in Finland and a growing
- [Yokogawa power meter underpins VDE system for ensuring accuracy of electric vehicle charging points](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/yokogawa-power-meter-underpins-vde-system-for-ensuring-accuracy-of-electric-vehicle-charging-points/) - When the driver of a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle pulls away from a fuel station, they are unlikely to think twice about whether the amount of petrol or diesel they’ve been charged for is what has actually ended up in their tank. Over the course of decades, public confidence has been established by robust
- [West Midlands PET Recycling Plant Offered for Sale by Public Tender Following Administration of QC Polymer](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/west-midlands-pet-recycling-plant-offered-for-sale-by-public-tender-following-administration-of-qc-polymer/) - In response to increasing pressure from high utility costs, West Midlands recycling specialist QC Polymer has entered administration. Hasib Howlader and Nimish Patel, licensed in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales, have been appointed as joint administrators of the company and will run the business until suitable buyers can be
- [New Emerson Solution Reduces Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions for Manufacturers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/new-emerson-solution-reduces-energy-costs-carbon-emissions-for-manufacturers/) - Emerson has launched its new Energy Manager solution, a pre-engineered hardware and software offering designed to simplify industrial electricity monitoring with quick setup and intuitive operation. Ready out of the box, the Energy Manager solution monitors asset energy use in real time, allowing manufacturers to gain deeper insight into energy consumption and operating costs, lowering
- [Isn’t it time you started riding the wave?](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/11/isnt-it-time-you-started-riding-the-wave/) - According to figures released by market analysts Statista, in 2023 the UK had nearly 60 million e-commerce users. By 2025 this figure is expected to have risen by another two million. Unsurprisingly online sales peaked during Covid when they accounted for around a third of all UK retail trade and although the end of the
- [Ricardo announces launch of Element modular transmission range for decarbonised propulsion systems](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/08/ricardo-announces-launch-of-element-modular-transmission-range-for-decarbonised-propulsion-systems/) - New range designed to reduce time and cost of developing electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell platforms with high performance and specialised operational requirements. Ricardo, a global environmental and engineering consulting company, has announced the launch of Element, a range of modular transmissions for clients with specialised product portfolios. The modular range has been engineered to provide a
- [Nutrient neutrality requires package treatment plant upgrade](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/08/nutrient-neutrality-requires-package-treatment-plant-upgrade/) - With nutrient neutrality requirements being enforced at off-mains properties in areas of England, homeowners need to understand the benefits of non-chemical package treatment plants, writes Andrew Baird, technical director at WCS Environmental Engineering. Nutrient neutrality planning requirements are being put in place in specific parts of England to protect sensitive waters and marine life. For
- [A Winning Formular for Liquid Flow Measurement](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/08/a-winning-formular-for-liquid-flow-measurement/) - When the requirements of a specific flow application or the industrial process demands cannot be adequately met by a standard flow meter, turning to a customised application-engineered measurement device may be the solution. Titan Enterprises works with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) customers in developing modified and bespoke liquid flow meters outside of our standard range
- [Empowering the Workforce of the Future with an Employee-centric Approach to Robotics and Automation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/06/empowering-the-workforce-of-the-future-with-an-employee-centric-approach-to-robotics-and-automation/) - In manufacturing, as in other industries, advances in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) have brought with them concerns over worker displacement, job loss, and even obsoletion. Yet, these concerns sit in direct contrast to significant and widely reported global worker shortages. The reality is that these technologies present a straightforward solution that can ease
- [Omron introduces industry’s smallest 55A power relay with switching capacity](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/05/omron-introduces-industrys-smallest-55a-power-relay-with-switching-capacity/) - Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched a new high power PCB relay which requires up to 51% less mounting space compared to similar 480VAC 55A relays. Weighing just 18g, the relay requires 488mm2, the G6QG relay can contribute towards significant space savings while delivering high voltage and current endurance. The relay is perfectly suited to
- [Delta Launches Compact, Intelligent Power Management Smart PDU I-Type for Telecom Operators and Data Centers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/05/delta-launches-compact-intelligent-power-management-smart-pdu-i-type-for-telecom-operators-and-data-centers/) - Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced the launch of its new SMART PDU I Type power management unit. This innovative 1U DC distribution unit delivers unparalleled flexibility and control for telecom network operators, tower companies, data center planners, and infrastructure engineers. With up to
- [Aurrigo checks-in to LAX with ‘Best New Transformative Concept’ Award at FTE Global](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/05/aurrigo-checks-in-to-lax-with-best-new-transformative-concept-award-at-fte-global/) - A new autonomous way of moving baggage and cargo around the world’s airports has been hailed as the ‘Best New Transformative Concept’ at a major travel conference. Aurrigo International plc’s Auto-DollyTug®, a zero emission, all-electric baggage and cargo tractor, wrote its name among the aviation stars in Los Angeles last week when it won one
- [CRP Technology to Showcase 3D Printed Solutions at Space Tech Expo Europe 2024](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/crp-technology-to-showcase-3d-printed-solutions-at-space-tech-expo-europe-2024/) - CRP Technology, a leading 3D printing services provider and innovator in the field of advanced composite materials, is excited to announce its first-ever participation as an exhibitor at Space Tech Expo Europe 2024. The event, which is one of the key gatherings in the space industry, will take place from November 19 – 21 in
- [New report calls on more Government funding to help SME manufacturers make the digital skills transformation](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/new-report-calls-on-more-government-funding-to-help-sme-manufacturers-make-the-digital-skills-transformation/) - Nearly 85% of small to medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) are crying out for more Government funding to help them bridge the digitals skills divide it was revealed today. A new report produced by Oxford Innovation Advice has revealed that four fifths of companies are looking to ‘digitally upskill’ their staff but are finding the biggest barriers
- [Retrofitting advantage for order picking](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/retrofitting-advantage-for-order-picking/) - Modernisation of a warehouse can increase performance and service life. Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems asks: have you considered retrofitting existing pallet racking? As logistics operations and warehouses grow older, not only does the technology contained within wear out, incurring more regular downtime, it also naturally becomes outdated – unable to keep
- [Anritsu Achieves GCF Validation for Next Generation eCall Test Cases on LTE and 5G](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/anritsu-achieves-gcf-validation-for-next-generation-ecall-test-cases-on-lte-and-5g/) - Anritsu Corporation is proud to announce full support for 5G and LTE Next Generation eCall (NGeCall) validated test cases on its 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform ME7834NR enabling GCF certification. eCall is a European initiative designed to provide rapid assistance to motorists involved in accidents. It uses an In-Vehicle System (IVS) equipped with sensors
- [Cope Technology’s electric with reshoring win](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/cope-technologys-electric-with-reshoring-win/) - A leading manufacturer of PCB assemblies is enjoying the fruits of employee-ownership after it reshored a significant product range. Cope Technology, which employs 40 people at its facility on the Pensnett Trading Estate, has successfully won back a contract that had left the UK for production in China after demonstrating world class quality and speed
- [Two Rohde & Schwarz presentations at key electronics event will help engineers to get the most out of their oscilloscopes](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/two-rohde-schwarz-presentations-at-key-electronics-event-will-help-engineers-to-get-the-most-out-of-their-oscilloscopes/) - Wurth Electronics UK and Rohde & Schwarz are teaming up to provide the 2024 edition of Powering the World of Electronics - Power Supply & EMC Design and Optimisation on 6 November 2024. Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate its latest test equipment, oscilloscope technology and power measurement techniques at an event targeted at design engineers
- [Humanoid development: torque-dense, efficient motors are essential](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/humanoid-development-torque-dense-efficient-motors-are-essential/) - Humanoid robots, designed to operate in close interaction with humans, rely heavily on smooth and controlled joint and limb motion. This makes the selection of the motors that power the axes of motion critical. Alongside high torque density and responsiveness, efficiency to enable long battery life is key, and reliability is also important. Achieving freedom
- [Pricing and politics pose packaging problems](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/pricing-and-politics-pose-packaging-problems/) - Rising ecommerce packaging costs and the European Union’s new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulations (P&PWR) require careful consideration – and UK businesses need to be aware. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies Companies can be schizophrenic about packaging and its costs. On the one hand, product packaging is closely scrutinised – a
- [Leuze Expands Simple Vision Portfolio with Dual-Function DCR 1048i OCV Sensor](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/leuze-expands-simple-vision-portfolio-with-dual-function-dcr-1048i-ocv-sensor/) - Vision sensors are the ‘eyes of industrial automation’. That is because the devices enable machines to see and interpret their surroundings. Anyone looking for a particularly powerful sensor for print quality verification can now find what they need in the DCR 1048i OCV from Leuze: It can read 1D/2D codes within one application and also
- [Schneider’s sustainability program heads full speed toward its end-year targets](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/11/04/schneiders-sustainability-program-heads-full-speed-toward-its-end-year-targets/) - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the latest results of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program and its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. Recently recognised as the World’s Most Sustainable Company by TIME and Statista, Schneider Electric’s SSI program monitors and measures the company’s
- [Older manufacturers wanted as Silver Founders launches in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/31/older-manufacturers-wanted-as-silver-founders-launches-in-birmingham-solihull-and-the-black-country/) - A dedicated new business support programme is coming to Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country with the aim of unleashing the potential of older entrepreneurs involved in manufacturing. Silver Founders, which is launching as part of Business Growth West Midlands Investment Readiness Programme and is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is looking
- [Six Of The Best](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/30/six-of-the-best/) - With 75% of its turning centres bought from Dugard Machine Tools, it is safe to say that C&K Precision Engineers Ltd is reaping the rewards of working with the South Coast machine tool specialist. The Stoke-on-Trent manufacturer is a subcontract machining, assembly and fabrication business serving the medical, aerospace, surveillance and general manufacturing sectors. Working
- [Unlocking cryogenic material behaviour with novel cryostat](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/30/unlocking-cryogenic-material-behaviour-with-novel-cryostat/) - The National Composites Centre (NCC) has further demonstrated the use of its novel cryostat to screen a wide selection of materials at cryogenic temperatures. The low cost method highlights the best candidates for detailed material testing using conventional methods. Multiple cryostats have been developed and released including; microcrack fracture toughness and shear fixtures, with others,
- [GD&T Training now provided by 3D Scanners UK](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/30/gdt-training-now-provided-by-3d-scanners-uk/) - 3D Scanners UK, the Master Distributer of PolyWorks software in the UK and Ireland, is excited to announce the expansion of its services to include Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) training. In line with their dedication to supporting the manufacturing and engineering industries, they now provide GD&T training at your location, at their facilities, or
- [Reaching for a better grip with robots](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/30/reaching-for-a-better-grip-with-robots/) - The industrial robotics sector continues to experience strong growth, with operational stock at approximately four million robots according to statistics from the International Federation of Robotics. Improvements in robotic grippers have helped accelerate industrial robot uptake, but is there room for further development? Here, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at ASIC
- [HydroWing set to develop the first tidal energy plant in Indonesia](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/29/hydrowing-set-to-develop-the-first-tidal-energy-plant-in-indonesia/) - HydroWing has signed a binding agreement with one of PLN’s Subholdings to develop plans for the first tidal current power plant in Indonesia. The 10MW tidal energy project is planned to be located in East Nusa Tenggara in the Indonesian archipelago. HydroWing is the tidal energy division of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, based in the
- [Made Smarter powers SME manufacturers to invest £25m in technology](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/28/made-smarter-powers-sme-manufacturers-to-invest-25m-in-technology/) - Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a major milestone - backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies. 330 businesses have now secured £7.1m matched funding from the government-funded, industry-backed initiative over the last six years, adopting technologies as diverse as sensors, robotics, 3D printing and
- [Medica 2024: NSK robots lift the burden for key hospital workers](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/28/medica-2024-nsk-robots-lift-the-burden-for-key-hospital-workers/) - Designed to make life easier for hard-working healthcare professionals, NSK will showcase its latest advances in robotic solutions at Medica 2024 (11-14 November, Düsseldorf, Germany). Appearing for the first time in Europe, a motorised stretcher assistance robot will provide the display’s centrepiece. Further exhibits at Booth B16 in Hall 9 will include an actuator for
- [Steel specialist William Hare looking to recruit 50 new welders at Risca and Hinkley sites](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/27/steel-specialist-william-hare-looking-to-recruit-50-new-welders-at-risca-and-hinkley-sites/) - Global engineering steel specialist, William Hare Group, has launched a major recruiting campaign to take on 50 new welders across two sites in Wales and Somerset. The jobs have been advertised with the goal of ensuring all new staff are in place by the end of this year, with 30 MMA (construction) welders required at
- [The impact of hands-on learning with the Norelem Academy](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/27/the-impact-of-hands-on-learning-with-the-norelem-academy/) - Over the last decade, the manufacturing and engineering sectors have been rapidly evolving, with recent technological advancements presenting an exciting opportunity to bridge the skills gap in the industry. As this technology changes, so does the need for engineers equipped with fundamental knowledge, cutting-edge skills and hands-on experience that will help them in their future
- [Data-driven maintenance](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/27/data-driven-maintenance/) - Data-driven insights can help optimise the performance, maintenance and sustainability of warehouse automation. Dan Migliozzi, Sales & Marketing Director, at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, sets out how to achieve the best results. Current materials handling and intralogistics equipment is amazingly reliable. Nonetheless, there is a lot to go wrong – all those mechanical parts
- [Yale Lift Truck Technologies motivates, empowers, and excites at Impact Live](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/27/yale-lift-truck-technologies-motivates-empowers-and-excites-at-impact-live/) - Hundreds of independent Yale® dealer and customer representatives recently came together in Weeze, Germany, for Impact Live 2024. The new event showcased exciting solutions from Yale Lift Truck Technologies, supported the entrepreneurial EMEA Yale dealer network, and helped guide customers towards the right solutions for outsmarting today’s intralogistics challenges. “Our network of independent and entrepreneurial
- [MAPAL Group integrates digital services c-Com GmbH will be incorporated into the company structure on](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/24/mapal-group-integrates-digital-services-c-com-gmbh-will-be-incorporated-into-the-company-structure-on/) - With the aim of being able to provide digital services on the market more quickly and in a more targeted manner, MAPAL will incorporate the business activities of its subsidiary c-Com GmbH into the company structure on 1 January 2025. MAPAL will take on the c-Com employees. MAPAL’s subsidiary c-Com GmbH, which was founded in
- [Hart sees 2025 as another year of opportunity                      ](https://mpemagazine.co.uk/2024/10/22/hart-sees-2025-as-another-year-of-opportunity/) - Hart Door Systems, the original British manufacturer of the high-speed door concept, is confident that there are considerable prospects for another successful year for its Speedor and Typhoon brands. “Despite global uncertainties on the political front and the ever present debate on Climate Change I believe our leading Speedor and Typhoon brands will continue to

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