Manufacturers accelerate ESG strategies as customer and supplier requirements increase
The UK has seen a 48% increase in the number of manufacturing firms setting ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) targets for their business, with around two thirds (62%) now doing so (since 2021), according to a report(1) from Make UK and Lloyds Bank.
A decade of delivering apprenticeships
The University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre has announced it is celebrating ten years of delivering apprenticeships which have helped to ‘transform lives’, forge strong partnerships and create an engineering workforce fit for the future.
Hydroscand strengthens market presence with dual acquisitions
Hydroscand Ltd, a leading provider of hydraulic solutions, has recently confirmed the successful acquisition of Leicester Hose & Hydraulics Limited, a company established in 2004 and located in the heart of Leicester. The transaction, finalised on December 31, 2023, is Hydroscand’s first investment for 2024 and is part of the firm’s strategic efforts to support the transition of businesses in the hydraulics industry
Manufacturers enter 2024 with increased optimism
Britain’s manufacturers are viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities compared to twelve months ago, with an increasing number believing they are moving ahead of their European rivals. However, they remain wary of the huge threat to their competitiveness posed by the economic behemoths of the US, India and China.
Industry and Policymakers must collaborate to maximise the benefits of Investment Zones
Britain’s manufacturers are set to unlock tax and grant incentives if they embrace Investment Zones, established to drive enterprise growth, innovation and the creation of high-quality new jobs. A new report published today (29/1) by Make UK and Barclays Corporate Banking, Investment Zones: Unlocking Growth in the UK, indicates that the sector backs the Chancellor’s decision to extend the fiscal benefits of Investment Zones from five to ten years and say that it makes the scheme much more attractive for UK companies.
Made Smarter drives £22m tech investment among SME manufacturers
SME manufacturers have invested £22m in technology, backed by Made Smarter’s trailblazing adoption programme in the North West.
300 organisations unite to inspire a diverse engineering and technology workforce
The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code recently celebrated an important milestone – the community now has over 300 members dedicated to increasing the diversity and number of young people entering engineering and technology careers.
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech return for 2024 showcase
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech, alongside Drives & Controls, will be taking place at the NEC on June 5th and 6th as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024. Readers of Hydraulics & Pneumatics will find much of interest among the new technology and educational content both in the events mentioned above and in the adjoined Smart Factory Expo, Maintec and Design Engineering Expo events. H&P takes a closer look at what visitors can expect.
AI and Machine learning set to boost Industry’s automation push
Manufacturers are set to see a surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning as they push for greater automation and improvements in productivity, efficiency and quality according to a new survey publishedat the end of last year by Make UK and Infor
BCAS appoints Steven Rohan as new President
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Steven Rohan as its new president.
Manufacturers enter 2024 with increased optimism
Britain’s manufacturers are viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities compared to twelve months ago, with an increasing number believing they are moving ahead of their European rivals. However, they remain wary of the huge threat to their competitiveness posed by the economic behemoths of the US, India and China.
Manufacturing & Engineering Week gets ‘Smart’ for a bigger, better 2024
Following a successful event in 2023 Manufacturing & Engineering Week continues to evolve, becoming Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week in 2024. The small adjustment reflects the forward-looking nature of the event and focus on the new technologies, tools and solutions driving the sector forward.
Ceremony recognises pupils’ innovation
School pupils, university students and engineers travelled to London recently for the highly prestigious Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal Award Ceremony to receive recognition for their work in creating a Prototype based on a school pupils engineering idea.
AI and Machine learning set to boost Industry’s automation push
Manufacturers are set to see a surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning as they push for greater automation and improvements in productivity, efficiency and quality according to a new survey published today by Make UK and Infor
2023 AEMT Awards winners announced
The 6th Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) Awards ceremony took place on the 23rd November 2023 where the winners were announced.
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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