Sheffield Forgemasters set to expand into nuclear fabrication after passing highly testing audit
Sheffield Forgemasters is positioned to expand into nuclear fabrication after passing a highly testing audit to regain its coveted ASME status as a key supplier of heavy forgings and castings to the civil nuclear power market.
Supercar brake firm Surface Transforms plans to create 70 jobs with multi-million pound investment
Supercar brake specialist Surface Transforms has signed a £13.2m loan agreement with Liverpool City Region as part of a £44m investment programme to expand its manufacturing site.
AI and ML set to boost industry’s automation push
Manufacturers are set to see a surge in the use of AI and machine learning as they push for greater automation and improvements in productivity, efficiency and quality according to a new survey published today by Make UK and Infor.
Ducati and Bentley unveil limited-edition motorcycle
Ducati and Bentley have announced a new, limited-edition motorcycle that celebrates the best of both iconic brands: the Ducati Diavel for Bentley.
The future of manufacturing: 5 key trends for 2024
Technological advancements, climate change and geopolitical tensions have transformed the global manufacturing landscape in recent decades.
Manufacturing output surges as companies plan for 2024 – Make UK/BDO survey
Britain’s manufacturers have seen output surge three times faster than orders in the last quarter, a new report has revealed.
Hercules Site Services secures £1.3 million deal with recruitment firm
The Gloucestershire-based firm has a blue-chip customer base, which includes Balfour Beatty, Costain, Kier, Skanska, Dyer & Butler and Volker Fitzpatrick.
Could the introduction of green tech spell job losses at Tata Steel?
Tata Steel and the UK government have jointly agreed on a proposal for the largest investment in the UK steel industry for decades. But will it come at a cost?
Consumer support key to faster and fairer EV transition as market enters new phase – SMMT
UK automotive leaders yesterday celebrated the battery electric car market’s emergence from the ‘early adopter’ phase and discuss the measures needed to shift the technology to mass market following a 21-fold growth in EV uptake since 2018.
NSK to show live ball-screw condition monitoring at EMO
NSK is the only manufacturer to offer a complete development and supply service for the essential parts that machine tools require, including high-precision, high-speed ball screws.
FSP launch new shift to attract part-time workers
A Midlands manufacturing business is taking an innovative approach to labour shortages by introducing a new shift aimed at attracting part-time workers.
Fluke’s two new Advanced Wire Tracers deliver superior accuracy and safety when locating electric cables in walls, ceilings and floors
Tracer kits simplify the process of troubleshooting energised and de-energised wires in residential, commercial and industrial environments up to safety rating CAT IV 600 V.
Altus Announce New Facility in Ireland toSupport Growing Customer Base
Altus Group has recently opened a new facility in Cork, southwest Ireland, to accommodate rapid growth in the country and support its customers within the region.
Ricardo supports Toyota with launch of its first UK-based prototype hydrogen light commercial vehicle
Following support from Ricardo, Toyota, alongside the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), has successfully launched this innovative hydrogen prototype for the UK light commercial vehicles market.
Targeted stiffening yields more efficient soft robot arms
The current crop of AI robots has made giant leaps when it comes to tiny activities.
Powys manufacturer Invertek Drives creating at least 250 jobs
The expanding business is one of Wales' leading exporters. Powys-based variable frequency drives manufacturer, Invertek Drives, plans to create at least 250 jobs over the next five years.
BAE Systems £89m contract win will create new jobs in Dorset
The company provides advanced technology to the UK from its sites in the South West, including specialist communications and software systems to submarine design and cyber capabilities
Optimizing pacer formations in front of marathon runners to reduce run times
A team of mechanical engineers at Ecole Centrale de Lyon has found that long-distance runners using pacers to reduce drag can improve their run times by running in particular formations.
Securing future engineering talent must start now
Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, examines the latest research on the engineering and technology workforce needs, and explains why the need to nurture new talent is more important than ever.
GEA supplies HEINEKEN UK with heat pump solution for Manchester site
GEA has supplied its long-term customer HEINEKEN UK with a low carbon heat network for its Manchester brewery.