Manufacturers missing out on £10bn investment potential
A recent survey conducted by Make UK in collaboration with NatWest has uncovered significant untapped investment potential within the manufacturing sector, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for industry players. The findings suggest that improving financial awareness among manufacturers could lead to a substantial increase in investment, potentially boosting the sector’s overall investment potential by up to a fifth over the next twelve months.
ERIKS launches track and trace for seamless digital customer experience
Following a period of successful testing and customer trials ERIKS has announced that ‘Track and Trace’ functionality is now available for all its UK and Ireland customers. This new functionality allows ERIKS to further offer a seamless digital experience to its customers and for them to have full insight into the delivery schedule of their orders
British manufacturers urge government for expanded devolution deals
In a bid to bolster local economies and address regional disparities, Britain’s manufacturers are urging the next government to prioritize the widespread rollout of Devolution Deals across England. The call, spearheaded by Make UK, emphasises the need for a comprehensive approach to devolution, advocating for a unified Devolution Act that consolidates existing local authority and devolution legislation.
Smart technology integration demands digital skills and investment
The increasing demand to integrate smart technology into both hydraulic and pneumatic equipment within the manufacturing sector emphasises the pressing need for new digital skills and increased governmental investment and support to help with this technological advancement. Traditionally, these systems have been pivotal in manufacturing processes, but the infusion of smart technology is reshaping their capabilities.
Manufacturers are investing in their workforce – keeping hold of good people is a critical priority
A new analysis of shift premia and benefits carried out by Make UK reveals that retention of good people has become easier for manufacturers in the last 12 months.
Engineers Without Borders UK celebrates 20 years of impact, driving systems change in engineering
Engineers Without Borders UK is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a renewed commitment to putting global responsibility at the heart of engineering. The charity launched a 12-month educational campaign exploring the essential knowledge, skills and mindsets needed to practice globally engineering during a celebratory event at its offices in Oval, London on Tuesday 23 April.
Concerns for future workforce as girls turn off from engineering and science
A stark gender gap in young people’s interest in engineering and science and a sharp decline in practical science have been identified through a new survey by the Royal Society in partnership with EngineeringUK, with support from Wellcome.
Manufacturers missing out on £10bn investment potential
The level of investment by Britain’s manufacturers could be boosted by up to £10 billion in the next year if they were to take advantage of the range of public and private finance options available to them, according to a major report published recently by Make UK, NatWest and Lombard.
Manufacturers find recruitment challenge easing
The employment picture is on the whole looking a little healthier, with manufacturers across the board reporting an easing of recruitment pressures with more vacancies being filled than at any point in the last two years.
Full education programme announced for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024
The education programme for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week has been announced with nearly 150 free-to-attend sessions taking place across eight solutions theatres during the live events on 5th and 6th June 2024 at Birmingham’s NEC.
New AI-powered digital marketplace
Visitors to the MACH Show will be the first to sign up to a new AI-powered digital marketplace with the potential to save manufacturers up to £20,000 in just 20 minutes.
Fluid Power & compressed air innovations set to shine at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week
The live events for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024 take place at the NEC, Birmingham on the 5th and 6th June. Of central interest to readers of Hydraulics & Pneumatics are the Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech events and in this article, we dig a little deeper into what visitors can expect at that event and some other significant activities taking place.
Make UK partners with Peoplesafe to enhance worker safety in manufacturing
Make UK has partnered with Peoplesafe, a personal safety technology leader, to protect the manufacturing industry’s workers.
Industrial networking experts discuss trends in network connectivity
The recent Talking Industry panel discussion, sponsored by the Drives & Controls Exhibition, delved into the intricacies of network connectivity in the industrial sector. The discussion, which featured seasoned experts David Bradley-Foley, Managing Director of HMS Networks, UK and Ireland, and John Browett, General Manager of CC-Link Partner Association Europe, highlighted several key trends shaping the landscape of industrial communications.
Automate UK launched to champion the uptake of automation across manufacturing
The UK Automation Forum has recently been launched to invigorate the industry’s embrace of automation. This initiative aims to unite industry experts, end-users, policymakers, and technology suppliers under one banner.
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Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week
05 - 06 June, 2024
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HILLHEAD 2024
25 June, 2024, 9:00 - 27 June, 2024, 16:00
Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire UK
