Public believes manufacturing is critical to the UK economy
A new study of 2,436 people shows the majority of the general public thinks manufacturing is hugely important to the future of the UK economy and over three-quarters see manufacturing as delivering solutions today to the challenges of tomorrow.
Aston University to open up the world of smart manufacturing to the engineers of tomorrow
Aston University is to open up the world of smart manufacturing to the engineers of tomorrow. Based on the research expertise in the University’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences it will be offering a masters degree in smart manufacturing.
SS Great Britain wins award for its Future Brunels STEM education programme
The SS Great Britain Trust in Bristol won the ‘STEM Ambassador’ award at the Engineering & Manufacturing Awards. The award was given for the Trust’s pioneering ‘Future Brunels’ education programme and for its wider STEM engagement activities.
Domin celebrates opening of new technology centre
Domin recently celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Technology Centre. The successful event, held on 7 September, was attended by customers, suppliers, partners, and the Domin team. This landmark opening marked a significant milestone in Domin's journey from humble beginnings in a small attic office to the cutting-edge facility that it is today.
PCL celebrates 85th Anniversary raising over £3k with charity bike ride for the NSPCC
To celebrate 85 years of developing trailblazing products for global markets, directors and staff from Sheffield-based pneumatics expert PCL got on their bikes to raise over £3000 and counting for the NSPCC.
Webtec awards two Arkwright Engineering Scholarships
Webtec, the St Ives, Cambridgeshire, based hydraulic measurement and control company, has awarded two Arkwright Engineering Scholarships to Arthur Cooke and Sam Burnell this year.
New patent for rotary valve technology in the USA
Domin has been granted a new patent for its rotary valve technology in the United States. The South West based hydraulic and pneumatic systems company says this is a significant milestone and further strengthens its position in the high-performance servo valve market, bolstering its existing coverage in the UK and EU.
PPMA Show set to showcase latest developments in the UK's processing and packaging industry
The processing and packaging machinery exhibition, PPMA, will once again take place at the NEC Birmingham, between 26-28 September. This is a complete production line event with something for everyone involved in processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems.
Allswage celebrates 40 Years
Hose assembly equipment company, Allswage, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023. The milestone represents not only a significant achievement for Allswage but also a testament to the invaluable experience it brings to its customers.
Tom Parker named exclusive UK distributor for Oetiker
Tom Parker Ltd has been named as the official Authorised UK Distributor for Oetiker in the UK, the Swiss-based global leader renowned for its pioneering ear clamp invention and top-tier connection technology.
UK regions and nations see manufacturing jobs boost
The number of jobs in manufacturing has grown in six of eight English regions along with Wales, highlighting the importance of the sector to hopes of levelling up across the UK by creating high skill and better paid jobs.
New service to accelerate digitalisation and decarbonisation of the energy industry
Advanced system integration company, Capula, has launched a new consultancy service to accelerate the digitalisation and decarbonisation of the energy industry.
M&E Week becomes industrial sector’s biggest event
Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2023 has become the biggest industrial sector event in the UK in just its second year, according to statistics released by event organisers The Nineteen Group. Over the course of the live shows on the 7 and 8 June, 10,355 manufacturers, designers, engineers and maintenance professionals attended the event at the NEC which had 342 exhibitors.
New generation of digital leaders created by Made Smarter and Manchester Metropolitan University
A generation of manufacturing leaders is now armed with new digital skills and tools after graduating from a trailblazing programme. Fifteen delegates completed the ‘Leading Digital Transformation’ programme, designed by Made Smarter, the government-funded industry-led initiative to increase technology adoption among SME manufacturers, and Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met).
Employees shortlisted for inspiring women awards
Five employees from Finning UK & Ireland, one of the the world’s largest dealers of Cat machines and equipment, have been shortlisted in multiple categories at the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering (IWCE) Awards 2023.
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Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week
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HILLHEAD 2024
25 June, 2024, 9:00 - 27 June, 2024, 16:00
Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire UK
