Mid-market manufacturers back staying in the EU The UK’s mid-sized manufacturing companies are in favour of staying in Europe, according to new figures published today by accountancy and advisory firm, BDO LLP. Following the Prime Minister’s negotiation…
Train to gain When the Medway UTC (University Technical College) opened up in North Kent last September it marked a potential new dawn for the provision of quality engineering and construction training
Strength in solidarity The Advanced Precision Engineering Consortium (APEC) is a consortium set-up to make the most of the opportunities around Hinckley Point C and other large infrastructure projects
Cost-conscious manufacturing Applying value engineering principles to any design helps to maintain product quality while keeping price as low as possible, explains Jeff Kiernan, commercial director at Dawson Shanahan.
The legend lives on Dave Tudor's visit to Stoke on Trent-based Supermarine Aero Engineering – a company specialising in the manufacture of Spitfire parts – couldn't have been better timed.
Look large The enlarged machining capacity offered by the new Hartford machining centre and Hyundai-Wia two-axis CNC lathe supplied by TW Ward CNC Machinery
Survival of the fittest The UK's civil nuclear renaissance might be taking a little longer than expected to arrive but the smart manufacturers have been using the time to make sure that they're in…
Oil & Gas UK: outlook for the industry It's been a turbulent year for the offshore industry but despite oil prices being a fraction of what they were a year ago, there's still reason for optimism according to…
Report urges UK manufacturing to embrace the next industrial revolution UK manufacturing must embrace the next industrial revolution if it is going to retain its place as a force in the global economy it was revealed recently. The Internet of…
Aerospace expertise in the cutting zone Cutting tool manufacturer Iscar ensures that the unique requirements of all distinct major industries are satisfied.
Haas F1 on track for 2016 debut Haas F1 Team is on schedule to make its debut in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2016, becoming the first American-led F1 team in 30 years. Solutions reports.
Advanced by name, advanced by nature Advanced Manufacturing Sheffield Ltd (AML) is an advanced subcontract machinist that specialises in the manufacture of complex hard metal parts.
The changing face of scrap The scrap metal industry has until recently been tarred with a less than savoury reputation and with good reason.
Schoolteachers hold the key to skills shortage – says MTC expert Britain's schoolteachers hold the key to solving the shortage of manufacturing and engineering skills in the UK, according to a leading manufacturing expert.
Carving out a niche north of the border Specialise or diversify is a question that faces most subcontract engineering companies at some point.
Karting at its core Italian firm Vamec is a leading designer and manufacturer of carburettors for racing kart teams. The company has grown as karting has evolved from a pastime for weekend hobbyists into…
Coming home The LS Starrett Company established its manufacturing operation in 1958 and has continually evolved its facilities ever since.
On the attack Edgecam CAM software is playing a pivotal role in rapidly producing high precision parts for a top performing motorsport car developed by the sons of legendary rally driver Roger Clark.
New machine, new opportunities A move to bring the manufacture of key parts needed for assembling one of the UK's most popular kit cars in-house has resulted in the manufacturer expanding into a new…
Gold standard With efficient operations and lean manufacturing methods, Alp Aviation successfully competes in the global aerospace industry
Machining economics The use of a Scharmann Ecospeed horizontal machining centre has enabled specialist aerospace supplier Magellan Aerospace to slash machining times of Airbus A350 aluminium wing ribs.
Reductions all round The current generation of satellites includes metal brackets that serve as a link between the body of a satellite and the carbon fibre reflectors and feed array mounted at the…
Driving force PES tracks down the Manufacturing Advisory Service's Rachel Eade and finds out why 'growing pains' are a welcome symptom of a resurgence that shows no signs of slowing down.
Cold forming the future of automotive Cold forming is now being used to manufacture power connectors that optimise the performance of electric vehicle charging units says Mark Jennings, engineering director at Dawson Shanahan.
