Two aerospace firms the latest to get Made Smarter investment Two aerospace manufacturers are the latest to secure support from Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution.
Nuclear industry could play vital role in UK’s economic recovery The South West’s nuclear industry can play a vital role in supporting the UK’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. This is according to Nuclear South West.
New funding to revolutionise UK manufacturing supply chains Made Smarter and UK Research and Innovation have launched two funding competitions for innovative businesses in the UK to come together to develop digital technologies to boost supply chain productivity…
10-point plan for growth in UK manufacturing industry A manufacturing collective has launched a post-Covid-19 manifesto to detail the support the industry needs in order to recover from the pandemic.
Ventilator challenge: 14,000 units made as initiative draws to a close The UK manufacturing industry has helped produce over 14,000 ventilators in the Covid-19 pandemic as part of a government drive to boost NHS ventilator capacity.
New funding to help innovative companies survive Covid-19 Innovative ideas and projects led by companies recovering from the impact of Covid-19 will not be lost thanks to a new £200 million fund launched.
Technical courses for furloughed apprentices Furloughed apprentices and employees are being given the opportunity to learn new skills thanks to a new package of support from the Training and Manufacturing Group (TMG).
Manufacturing industry optimistic for COVID-19 recovery despite supply chain concerns, survey finds A new survey from SteelScout has found that more than 60% of professionals in the manufacturing industry expect the sector to recover from COVID-19 and return to business as usual…
£6.5m boost for SME manufacturers to recover from Covid-19 impact Small to Medium-sized (SME) manufacturers across England have been given a £6.5 million funding boost to help them recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Five tips to help secure a CBILS loan The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) was designed by the government to help support businesses who have suffered adversely as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Manufacturers must rethink global operations in wake of Covid-19 Manufacturers must transform their global supply chains in order to survive in Covid-19’s new normal, a new study reveals.
The key to developing the UK’s long-term reshoring strategy Embracing digital manufacturing technology will need to be a key component of any UK reshoring strategy, warns leading innovation technology specialist PTC.
What Covid-19 has taught us about supply chain disruption As the dust slowly begins to settle following the chaos wrought on manufacturing supply chains by the coronavirus pandemic, many companies are re-evaluating their entire supply chains. PES spoke to…
Record number of apprentices recruited at BAE Systems BAE Systems is continuing with its plan to recruit a record amount of apprentices, despite the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Precision manufacturer ups the ante with new CMM The current global Covid-19 pandemic has caused a monumental shift in manufacturing, both in the way parts are produced but also the processes to produce them. As more companies turn…
UK manufacturing industry needs national recovery plan UK industry is calling for a national recovery plan, including a short-term stimulus, to boost investment and help save valuable jobs.
UK aerospace industry needs French-style bailout, ADS says Aerospace trade body ADS has called for government support as the French government announces a €15 billion bailout of aviation and aerospace.
New commission to strengthen Midlands manufacturing sector Chief executive of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Dr Clive Hickman, has been appointed to head a new body aimed at leading the resurgence of manufacturing industry in the Midlands.
UK casting specialist steps in for OEM's disrupted supply chain A Midlands lightweight casting specialist has helped an engine maker in the UK get back on track after its Asian supply chain was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nissan’s Sunderland plant resumes car production Nissan’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland resumed production yesterday after almost three months. A new Nissan Juke the first car off the line.
How the UK manufacturing industry can recover from Covid-19 To help the UK manufacturing industry rebuild in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, Paul McFadyen, managing director of metals4U, outlines the key lessons from the crisis.
Mazak boosts production in Worcester amid lockdown easing Yamazaki Mazak has increased the number of shifts for production at its European manufacturing plant in Worcester following the easing of lockdown restrictions for manufacturers.
Funding secured for PPE tooling solution from Brandauer Brandauer, a metal pressings and stamping specialist based in Birmingham, has secured funding to develop a solution to ease shortages of PPE.
Government urged to review Covid-19 business loan uptake Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) members have called for industry stimulus packages and a review of the viability tests on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans (CBILS).
