OECD: Previous forecast exaggerated risk of automation to jobs In 2013, a forecast from Oxford University stunned workers by predicting huge numbers of jobs would be lost to automation and artificial intelligence.
Steely resolve: BTMA network event is a big success The British Turned Parts Association (BTMA) recently held a very successful member meeting at Liberty Steels in Rotherham with 24 companies in attendance.
Automechanika returns to the NEC Automechanika Birmingham 2018 is back (5-7 June) at the NEC, with a host of compelling reasons for professionals from the vehicle production sector to attend.
Tim Stell joins sales team at TDT Technology Official UK and Ireland importer, sales distributor and service agent for several leading international machine tool manufacturers TDT Technology, has appointed Tim Stell as area sales manager. Time-served, Mr Stell…
New sales appointment at Gewefa Gewefa UK, one of the UK’s largest independent tool holding and allied equipment suppliers, has announced the appointment of Brian Furey as its area sales manager for the South of…
FFG acquires MHD gear shaping and bevel gear machining solutions FFG Europe & Americas, the Germany-based machine tool group with German, Swiss and Italian brands like MAG, VDF Boehringer, Hessapp, Modul, Jobs, Tacchella, Pfiffner and others, is broadening its portfolio…
‘Get up to Speed’ event aimed at inspiring future engineers ‘Get up to Speed’ has made a welcome return to its now well-established home at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham.
CBI: Labour market remains a key strength for the UK economy Labour market statistics for December 2017 to February 2018 show employment increased by 55,000 and unemployment decreased by 16,000.
Addison makes three new appointments to machine servicing & repair division Due to an expansion in sales, Addison Saws has added three new engineers to its customer service team, each bringing knowledge and experience on an extensive range of machinery.
Geo Kingsbury appoints regional sales manager Geo Kingsbury has appointed Ian Deacon as regional sales manager, covering the Midlands and the north of England for the firm's LPM (large prismatic machines) division.
Bystronic acquires tube machining equipment manufacturer TTM Laser Bystronic, which produces fibre laser cutting machines, automation solutions and press brakes for processing flat material, has announced it is to take over the Italian manufacturer of laser-based tube and…
Confidence in manufacturing at record levels in Coventry and Warwickshire Confidence in the manufacturing sector in Coventry and Warwickshire has reached record levels. The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce’s first Quarterly Economic Survey of 2018, conducted in conjunction with…
UK subcontract market up 72% in three months The latest Contract Manufacturing Index (CMI) figures reveal that the market for subcontract manufacturing was extremely healthy in the first three months of 2018, up 72% on a disappointing final…
Bruderer UK seals Clamason deal at MACH 2018 A Black Country manufacturer has signalled its intentions for future growth by placing a major order at MACH 2018.
New business manager appointment at Mills CNC Mills CNC has appointed Peter Smith as business manager for the Birmingham and West Midlands region.
MTA: Manufacturing accounts for 23% of the UK’s GDP Manufacturing accounts for nearly a quarter of the UK economy and more than 7.4 million jobs depend on it, according to new research commissioned by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA).
David Buchan appointed UK sales manager for filtration at Eclipse Magnetics Eclipse Magnetics has welcomed David Buchan to the sales team in the role of UK sales manager for filtration.
WEAF seeks new chief executive The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) has announced it has started the search for a new chief executive.
Addition Manufacturing Technologies expands capabilities in UK Tube bending and end forming technology specialist Addition Manufacturing Technologies has expanded its UK production capabilities by adding a manufacturing cell for consumable bending tools.
Top industry award honours ‘unsurpassed’ Aesseal founder Chris Rea Chris Rea, founder and managing director of Aesseal, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to the pump industry.
Aurrigo drives into Canada as it expands international network International expansion is on the horizon for one of the UK’s leading self-driving vehicle specialists after it announced its first location in Canada.
Q8Oils extends and rebrands its technical support for metalworking fluids Q8Oils has enhanced its package of technical support for metalworking fluid customers and brought together all its services under the new QCare brand.
155 manufacturing trainees join British Steel, 60 more wanted More than 150 manufacturing trainees have joined British Steel since the company started recruiting into the new roles in 2017, and it is now looking for 60 more.
