Babcock’s Type 31 frigate programme reaches key milestone The Type 31 frigate, which will be manufactured by Babcock in Scotland, has reached a key milestone after the completion of a comprehensive review of the ship’s design.
UK manufacturers continue to invest in technology in the pandemic 13 North East manufacturers have been supported with funding to enable them to innovate during the UK lockdown.
Wet blasting technology firm increases turnover by 40% Wet blasting specialist, Vapormatt, has increased turnover up to 40% by exporting globally with the help of UK Export Finance (UKEF).
Industrial robots to play vital role in economic recovery, experts say Almost 4 million industrial robots are expected to work in factories worldwide by 2022. These robots will play a vital role in automating production to speed up the post-Covid economy.
Nuclear fusion technology centre to trial exotic alloy parts The external construction of a new fusion technology facility in South Yorkshire is complete.
Construction of AMRC North West to begin in September The University of Sheffield has appointed the construction firm to build its dedicated Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in the North West of England,
Sheffield Forgemasters increases revenue despite Covid-19 challenges Sheffield Forgemasters has announced its 2019 financial results against the backdrop of a series of unprecedented challenges.
CNC investment helps Lancashire firm up the aerospace ladder A Lancashire manufacturer has invested £1.2 million in the latest CNC technologies as it targets contracts with major aerospace firms.
Continuing ISO 9001 success for Ward CNC Ward CNC has recently successfully passed its recent ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management audit conducted by BSI.
Manufacturing details of British-built T.50 supercar revealed Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled its T.50 supercar for the first time, which will be manufactured at a new purpose-built facility in Surrey.
Sulzer appoints MSC to deliver continuous improvement MSC Industrial Supply has won a three-year contract with Sulzer, a global leader in fluid engineering.
Derbyshire engineering firm boosts workforce by 20% The Carfulan Group has expanded its workforce by almost 20% as it continues to strengthen its offering to UK manufacturers.
Hurco sets up automated production demonstration Following the UK launch of a range of portable cobots (collaborative robots) by Hurco at the end of 2019, the company has set up a manufacturing cell in its High…
3D Printing industry is moving forward in the UK 500 UK companies across the country have been identified by the GTMA as working in 3D printing as a core element of their business operations.
First Ares combat vehicles delivered to British Army The first six Ares combat vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics’ site in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, have been delivered to the British Army.
In-Comm announces 23 new apprentices Industry is still investing in apprentices during the pandemic, a leading West Midlands training provider says.
DPD will soon pilot Volta Trucks electric vehicle in the UK Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer, Volta Trucks, will soon start a pilot test of its forthcoming Volta Zero with parcel delivery firm DPD.
UK manufacturing output growth hits 32-month high Output growth in the UK manufacturing industry has hit a 32-month high in July, supported by the sharpest rise in new orders since the end of 2018.
MTC apprentice applications hit record high MTC Apprenticeships has seen a surge in applications from prospective apprentices, with more than 700 young people looking to join the award-winning programme.
Investment programme boosts Cornwall’s manufacturing skills An 18 month programme aimed at providing a strategic approach to developing employer-led skills with businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has concluded with exceptional results.
Mini’s Oxford plant hits new milestone in electric cars Mini’s manufacturing plant in Oxford has hit a significant milestone by building more than 11,000 Mini Electrics since production began, just before the plant’s annual summer shutdown.
Copper alloy kills coronavirus in minutes, university study shows A copper-based alloy demonstrates its ability to reduce the transmission of coronavirus on surfaces manufactured with this metal.
Mazak unveils new remote CNC training program for UK customers Yamazaki Mazak has expanded its CNC training program to include remote sessions at customer sites, enabling both new and existing customers to unlock the benefits of Mazatrol Smooth CNC while…
University of Strathclyde at the forefront of new manufacturing projects The University of Strathclyde is today announcing that it is set to be involved in six of the Scottish Government’s Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund projects.
