2020 must be the year of automation for UK manufacturing – Fanuc UK manufacturers must tip the balance in favour of automation in 2020 to avoid falling behind international competition, Fanuc UK managing director Tom Bouchier says.
Aston Martin opens new manufacturing facility in Wales Aston Martin Lagonda has officially opened its new manufacturing facility at St Athan in Wales, home to the company’s first SUV.
A new model of on-demand manufacturing expertise Across many areas of industry, fast-paced changes in technology, business models and consumer expectations mean that access to flexible and highly informed expertise can be crucial to success. In this…
Thanks a million Having just celebrated its 30th birthday, Andover, Hampshire-based Perfect Bore Manufacturing has announced details of a new £1,000,000 investment in its deep hole boring capacity, including the acquisition a Tibo…
Mazak apprentice crowned regional champion at flagship awards ceremony Beth Addis, a production apprentice at Yamazaki Mazak, has won the Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year accolade at this year’s Worcestershire Apprentice of the Year Awards.
Hoffmann Group UK makes key strategic appointment Leading system partner for quality tools, workstations and personal protective equipment (PPE), Hoffmann Group UK, has boosted its business development division as part of a strategic UK rollout. With over…
Lantek signs software agreement with HSG Laser Group Sheetmetal software company Lantek has signed a worldwide collaboration agreement with HSG Laser Group, a manufacturer of laser cutting machines.
Dowty Propellers opens new facility in Gloucestershire Dowty Propellers has opened its new facility at Brockworth in Gloucestershire for the development, manufacture and support of propeller systems with all-composite blades.
Real time insurance premiums for machinery using Industry 4.0 Edinburgh-based Inrobin has partnered with The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) to develop a new insurance model offering an Industry 4.0 approach aimed at achieving better pricing…
Gewefa now offers Fahrion Centro P Premium range of collet chucks Gewefa UK, the Corsham-based supplier of toolholders and tool holding accessories, is expanding its partner portfolio with the addition of products from the Fahrion Precision Centro P Premium range of…
Airbus wins £5.4bn plane order from United Airlines United Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the wings for which are made in the UK, in a deal worth £5.4 billion.
Bentley announces new engineering test facility in Crewe Bentley has started work on an engineering test facility at the company’s expanding headquarters in Crewe – the latest phase in ongoing development of the site.
Wall Colmonoy announces new managing director of European HQ Wall Colmonoy has announced the appointment of Rob Davies as the new managing director for its European headquarters.
New technology speaks volumes A precision engineering subcontractor providing products and services to many of the UK’s heaviest industries has reported a dramatic improvement in noise levels on the shopfloor following the introduction of …
Motorsport engineering legend opens OAS training centre Ex-motorsport team boss and former apprentice, Ross Brawn, OBE, has officially opened the new Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) Training Centre, which is run by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), on…
Sheffield Forgemasters leads landmark research project Engineering specialist Sheffield Forgemasters is to lead a consortium of partners in its largest ever research and development project, with an overall project value of £10.5 million.
Gardner Aerospace announces new acquisition and creation of technology centre Gardner Aerospace has announced the acquisition of FDM Digital Solutions Limited (FDM).
Manufacturing investment picks up after dodging no-deal Brexit The UK manufacturing industry has ended the year at a standstill as the toll of ongoing political uncertainty and downturn in major global markets continues.
Super strong robot installed at the MTC Fanuc UK has delivered a model from its strongest ever robot series to neighbouring research and technology organisation, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), in Coventry.
Visitor registration opens for MACH 2020 Visitor registration has opened for next year’s MACH manufacturing industry showcase. At a special event held at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), which organises the…
UK automotive industry update: 4% fall in car manufacturing British car manufacturing output fell 4% in October, falling over 5000 year-on-year to 134,752 models, the latest industry figures show.
Advanced manufacturing research centre opens in North Wales The £20 million Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Cymru has opened in Broughton, providing businesses with R&D opportunities and support.
WTO tariffs would cost the UK automotive sector £3.2bn a year – SMMT The UK automotive industry is urging political parties to put the sector at the heart of their economic and trade policies.
West Midlands foundry invests £250,000 in new machinery A foundry in the West Midlands is finishing the year on a high after investing £250,000 in new machinery amid a 15% growth in turnover.
