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UK Metals Expo 2026

UK Metals Expo 2026 (4–5 November, NEC Birmingham) is the home of the UK metals supply chain, uniting producers, processors, fabricators, recyclers and OEMs with four free expert theatres. Benchmark suppliers, solve live projects and explore co located Advanced Engineering and Lab Innovations. Read more, or register to attend.

Why robot dogs are leading the pack in factory floor efficiency

By Andrew Hamilton, head of the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). Read more...

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Engineering the Future of Diaphragm Pump Technology

Christian Kissling and Reto Furrer discuss the development of KNF's new generation of intelligent pumps. Read more, or visit website.

Why landed cost should be the starting point for UK manufacturers importing goods

Direct answer: freight is a line item, not the decision number. For manufacturers, the figure that matters is landed cost: the total amount paid to move goods from the supplier's door to the point where they can be used, stored, or put into production. Read more...

Reducing Pharma Temperature-Control Risk: How Temporary Cold Store Solutions Protect High-Value Product

By Dave Palmer, district leader UK and Ireland, ICS Cool Energy. Read more, or visit website.

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. Read more, or register to attend.

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