EngineeringUK releases new report on engineering in higher education

16 March, 2023

Charity EngineeringUK has released an extensive new research report – ‘Engineering in higher education’ – which explores the number, characteristics and outcomes of engineering and technology students in higher education (HE) in the UK.

How industry can attract young engineers to tackle the engineering skills shortage

14 March, 2023

Martyn Williams, managing director of COPA-DATA UK, explains how industry can help to tackle the skills shortage in the sector, with just a little influencing required.

Manufacturing and Engineering Week adds more events to its 2023 line-up

13 March, 2023

Manufacturing and Engineering Week 2023 has added several new events for 2023 including, Smart Factory Expo and the Drives & Controls events, which include Air-Tech and Fluid Power & Systems

Make UK celebrates International Women’s Day 2023

09 March, 2023

Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 with an inspirational breakfast bringing together a network of female industry leaders from around the UK. This was an ideal opportunity to learn from one another, share experiences and celebrate what success looks like for women working in #ukmfg.

NWCE Food Service Engineers boosts workforce with BigChange Tech

07 March, 2023

NWCE Food Service Equipment is reportedly saving thousands of pounds a year, boosting engineer productivity and reducing its environmental impact, having implemented a job management system from BigChange.

Leading manufacturing figures to deliver keynote speeches at Talking Industry Live

01 March, 2023

The inaugural Talking Industry LIVE keynote address at the MTC will be an interactive, engaging and informal podcast style discussion by Mike Hague-Morgan, executive director of Autocraft Solutions Group, and Dr Megan Ronayne, head of industrial technologies & manufacturing at Innovate UK KTN.

FS-Elliott and Lupamat Compressor enter into partnership agreement

27 February, 2023

Lupamat Compressor has signed a partnership agreement in the Turkish market for the development of the industrial products with FS-Elliott, the American centrifugal air compressor manufacturer based in Export, Pennsylvania.

Siemens finds the next generation at engineering hackathon

22 February, 2023

Sir William Siemens Challenge 2022 at the University of Birmingham - participants, mentors and judges

Siemens has tapped a pipeline of future talent through a 48-hour engineering hackathon. The Sir William Siemens Challenge has been designed to identify emerging engineering talent from across the UK and give young people a taste of what it is to work for an established technology company.

Major technology centre investment for ERIKS

21 February, 2023

Industrial service provider ERIKS has invested more than £500,000 in its specialist sealing and polymer technology centre in Barnsley, increasing capacity and creating jobs.

Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik opens new competence centre for micromechatronics

20 February, 2023

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik has opened a new production centre for micromechatronics at its headquarters in Ortenburg, Germany. Miniaturised mechatronic systems for semiconductor machine construction and aerospace applications are manufactured there. As a result, the growing demand for high-tech products from these key industries can continue to be met.

Sauer Compressors to showcase new gas compressors

15 February, 2023

1. The high-pressure compressors of the SAUER Orkan series are suitable for many gases and applications. (© Sauer Compressors).

At this year’s Hannover Messe, Sauer Compressors will be introducing several new types of gas compressors.

Talking Industry Live partners with MTC to host unique learning experience

13 February, 2023

Talking Industry, the highly regarded series of online panel discussions and podcasts, is set to bring exhibitors and visitors together in a unique environment with Talking Industry Live in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). The event will take place at the MTC, Coventry on April 25, 2023.

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 – Skills for Life

07 February, 2023

This week, 6-12 February, is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and the theme for 2023 is ‘Skills for Life’. Run by the Department for Education (DfE), it is a great opportunity for employers and organisations to highlight the opportunities available.

What is Digital Twin technology and why is it important for manufacturers?

01 February, 2023

Digital Twin technology has quickly become a staple with many of the largest manufacturers in the automotive and industrial engineering sector around the world thanks to its ability to provide huge amounts of value in saving time and optimising plant effectiveness. Whilst uptake in smaller manufacturing firms has been slower, those within the sector are slowly starting to see the value that digital twin technology can bring, no matter the size of the business.

Xaar aims to inspire STEM success with local school students

30 January, 2023

Continuing its collaboration with local schools and colleges, members of Xaar visited St. Peter’s School, Huntingdon for its recent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Day. Supported by engineering organisation, the Smallpeice Trust, over 50 local Year 10 students attended, with the day held on 18th January deemed a great success.