Manufacturing exhibitions display innovation and confidence

08 April, 2022

The manufacturing and engineering sectors made a strong display of its innovation and confidence at the recent co-located events; Drives & Control, Smart Industry Expo, Plant and Asset Management, Fluid Power & Systems, and Air-Tech Exhibitions – held at Birmingham’s NEC from 5 to 7 April.

Government to look at ways new high-tech materials could advance UK industry

07 April, 2022

The Government has launched a call for evidence to gather insight and shape the UK’s approach to advanced materials – high performance engineered materials that will be critical to the future success of many industries.

BCAS announces the first Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician Apprentice during NAW22

04 April, 2022

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has announced the first candidate to be enrolled on the new Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician (CAVT) apprenticeship. Owen Webb (pictured), from Alton Compressor Services Limited (Alton) in Fareham, began his training to coincide with this year’s National Apprenticeship Week and is the first young engineer in the UK to benefit from the scheme.

Get ready for our industry’s biggest event

31 March, 2022

Taking place from 5 to 7 April at the NEC in Birmingham, the 2022 co-location of events – Fluid Power & Systems, Air-Tech, Drives & Controls, Smart Industry Expo, and Plant & Asset Management – promises to be organiser DFA Manufacturing Media’s biggest, most content-rich and widely attended outing to date.

adi Group continues to close the STEM skills gap

29 March, 2022

Birmingham-based engineering firm adi Group continues to prioritise the upskilling of the younger generation in a bid to close the widening STEM skills gap. The education sector has been impacted by COVID-19, with many organisations continuing to play catch up.

Talking Industry – IIOT, Communications & 5G

24 March, 2022

During DFA Media’s recent Talking Industry virtual panel discussion on the topic of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), Communications & 5G, DFA Media’s consulting editor Andy Pye set the scene by pointing out that the word connectivity could act as a concise summary for the Industry 4.0 revolution.

​Made Smarter Commission appoints Siemens’ Brian Holliday as new co-chair

22 March, 2022

Siemens’ Brian Holliday (pictured) has been appointed as Made Smarter’s new co-chair.

Kempston Controls becomes Midlands distributor for Bürkert valves

08 March, 2022

Electrical component distributor, Kempston Controls, has become Bürkert’s official distributor for the Midlands region. Based in Northamptonshire, Kempston Controls now supplies end users across the region with Bürkert’s range of process valves and flow control components. Main sectors of coverage include food & beverage as well as hygienic applications.

SolutionsPT achieves Elite AVEVA Select Status for UK and Ireland

03 March, 2022

Digital Transformation partner SolutionsPT has underlined its commitment to drive continuous improvement and success for its customers and partners through the identification and deployment of world-class digital solutions by joining the AVEVA Select programme.

Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd appointed new Doosan dealer

01 March, 2022

Doosan Infracore Europe has appointed Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd (Blue Central), based in Northwich in Cheshire, as the new authorised Doosan dealer for North-West England and North Wales.

Parker LORD and Ashton Seals announce new distribution partnership

24 February, 2022

The Parker LORD Noise, Vibration and Harshness Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has named Ashton Seals as its partner for the distribution of industrial vibration isolation products in the UK. Headquartered in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK, Ashton Seals is a global distributor supporting the industrial market and currently serves as a distributor of Parker Prädifa polymer sealing systems.

How to combat the skill shortage in STEM

22 February, 2022

Mechanical engineers make things work the way they are supposed to work, and they are inventors and innovators. They design and develop valuable technologies and machinery that advance our communities and improve our way of life. These products range from sports cars to prosthetic limbs and 3D printers. In short, mechanical engineers create and operate the technological world around you.

A varied cross-section of Hydroscand personnel benefit from BFPA training

16 February, 2022

Last November, Hydroscand’s teams attended two separate two-day BFPA Hose Assembly Skills Training Courses at Hydroscand’s head office in Nottingham. A varied cross section of team members from Hydroscand took the course, from sales managers to mobile hose technicians and branch technicians.

The wait is over for our industry’s main event

16 February, 2022

The staging of Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech is now nearly upon us, with the eagerly awaited event taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 5 to 7 April. Since its first outing in 2014, Fluid Power & Systems has established itself as the only event in the UK that is focused comprehensively on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, along with products that facilitate better electromechanic system design and application for improved process automation, control, monitoring and analytics.

MP Filtri UK builds new state-of-the-art production facility

14 February, 2022

MP Filtri’s purpose-built UK Design, Production and Warehousing Facility is now under construction at Vale Park, Evesham, Worcestershire. Based near the heart of Britain’s transport and logistics networks, the 43,800 sq ft centre will play a key role in supporting the company’s ambitious expansion plans – featuring a spacious, purpose-built production centre; smarter, faster logistics; and modern facilities for its team of more than 50 people.