Professor Brian Cox inspires the next generation at the Science Summer School 2019

08 October, 2019

Over 400 young people from over 50 schools across the UK have attended the Science Summer School 2019 in London, an innovative event aimed at inspiring the next generation of Britain’s scientists and encouraging them to think about a career in the UK’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) industries.

Camozzi service expansion takes the headache out of rodless cylinder failure

03 October, 2019

If not resolved rapidly, pneumatic cylinder breakdowns can have a significant impact on production line productivity and ultimately profitability. Overall such a breakdown can be a stressful situation for all involved.

IMechE responds to HS2 Review

01 October, 2019

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has welcomed the recently released independent review into the HS2 programme but identifies some key areas that are missing.

UK Minister for Trade Policy launches Expanded Emulate3D by Rockwell Automation Facility in Reading

13 September, 2019

Emulate3D by Rockwell Automation welcomed Department for International Trade (DiT) Minister of State for Trade Policy, George Hollingbery MP, to open its brand-new facility at Reading Enterprise Centre recently. The launch is part of a planned expansion following the company’s acquisition earlier this year.

Atlas Copco welcomes Vital Power as an authorised distributor for its QIS Generator range

09 September, 2019

Atlas Copco has appointed Coventry-based Vital Power Limited as authorised distributors for its complete QIS family of diesel generators. This includes the five most recently added models, ranging from 875 to 1420 kVA.

BVAA’s Future Leaders Programme shaping the valve industry’s future

05 September, 2019

The British Valve & Actuator Association (BVAA) is now well into the fourth year of its Future Leaders Programme (FLP). In 2016, BVAA launched a new programme specially designed to develop a small group of future leaders for the industry. Eleven individuals were identified by their employers as having the right qualities and potential to become leaders within their own organisations. They were put through a range of exercises and activities designed to help them Fast Track their experiences within the industry, ramp up their personal skills and knowledge, but without having to change employers, which in former times many of us had to do in order to advance ourselves.

Distag relocates hose assembly business unit

03 September, 2019

Distag has relocated its Lisburn hose assembly business unit to its new 30,000 sq ft purpose-built premises in Dungannon. The company will now house its steel tube manipulation and hose assembly in one building.

Advanced manufacturing project officially launched

29 August, 2019

The University of Wolverhampton has officially launched a new £1.8 million project designed to help companies carry out research and innovation in advanced engineering materials.

Keith Dickinson appointed FTUK managing director as John Farmer takes on new role with Flowtech Fluidpower PLC

21 August, 2019

Keith Dickinson has been appointed managing director of Flowtechnology UK, moving from his former role as FTUK’s business development director. Following 20 years of service with Flowtechnology UK, previous managing director John Farmer has taken on the new role of Group commercial director with Flowtech Fluidpower PLC.

Italy’s University of Modena wins Formula Student 2019 competition at Silverstone

20 August, 2019

Italy’s University of Modena and Reggio Emilia won Formula Student 2019, beating over 100 undergraduate teams from more 20 countries at the international racing car event at Silverstone which this year also saw the launch of its first autonomous car competition.

Northern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to EventCity, Manchester this October.

09 August, 2019

Northern Manufacturing & Electronics, the North’s foremost industrial technology show, will again be staged at EventCity, Manchester from 2 to 3 October 2019. With around 250 companies expected to take part, the show is without doubt the top event of its kind in the North.

56 per cent of UK engineering businesses believe no more needs to be done to get women into industry

30 July, 2019

Subcon , the UK subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, has revealed new figures from its annual barometer of the UK manufacturing and engineering supply chain. The numbers paint a picture of an industry beginning to exhaust its approach to encouraging female engineering talent to either enter or re-enter UK manufacturing and engineering.

GenAir continues to invest in hire fleet

26 July, 2019

GenAir UK, hirer of compressed air systems and desiccant dryers, is continuing to invest in its hire fleet of advanced low-emission compressed air systems. The company has placed orders for an additional 40 diesel-driven sets, all compliant with the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations.

Plextek launches new innovation business unit – Ignite Exponential

23 July, 2019

UK-based engineering and design consultancy, Plextek is launching a new innovation business unit, Ignite Exponential (IEX), to help established companies compete with agile and fast-moving start-ups that are driving new disruptive technologies.

HydraForce partners with Orange1 FFF racing team at Silverstone’s Endurance Race

18 July, 2019

HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd, the Birmingham manufacturer of hydraulic valves and manifold systems, featured on the Orange1 FFF racing team car at the second Round of the Blancpain Endurance Series Championship in May.