Construction and engineering strengthen UK’s job market

27 August, 2020

Construction and engineering noted the greatest increase in vacancies of all sectors across the UK in the second week of June, according to the latest real-time statistics from the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology.

£5.5million grant will create production line nanoscale error sensors

24 August, 2020

Scientists at the University of Huddersfield have been awarded millions of pounds for a five-year research project that will accelerate a new industrial revolution by developing techniques for ultra-accurate measurement on a nanoscale.

BPMA reaches record membership number

18 August, 2020

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) – the organisation which represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and related pumping equipment - has further increased its membership to a record number of 98 companies.

Call for manufacturers to create the next generation of innovators with Government apprenticeship giveaway

14 August, 2020

From August 1st the Government will pay employers £2000 for every new apprentice aged 18-24 they take into their business to train in the latest skills and technologies available in manufacturing. And there is a £1500 bonus for companies which hire apprentices aged 25 and over.

How innovative leadership is helping SME manufacturers

12 August, 2020

Manufacturers, supported by Made Smarter, have embraced a new approach to leadership during the coronavirus crisis.

MTC partnership to help workplace social distancing

07 August, 2020

The Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre has partnered with advanced robotics manufacturer Tharsus to support the roll-out of cutting-edge wearable technology which will help social distancing in the workplace.

Inaugural Talking Industry digital broadcast tackles key manufacturing issues

04 August, 2020

Talking Industry, a series of digitally broadcast panel discussions, featuring leading experts from the automation and manufacturing industries, has been launched by DFA Media - the publisher of Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Plant & Works Engineering, Smart Machines and Factories and Drives & Controls, took place of July 14th. H&P takes a look at one of the key discussions during the inaugural event.

How children can still get into STEM during lockdown and beyond

30 July, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing many parents became substitute science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers without the training while they waited for the schools to re-open. However, there is still a lot that can be done to help children learn these key skills. These academic STEM disciplines are taught to children through school curriculums and are used in practice by adults who choose to go down one of the four routes for their career.

New digital engineering platform to upskill Britain’s engineering and manufacturing workers

28 July, 2020

Made Smarter and engineering skills organisation Enginuity have worked together to launch an online platform that delivers digital engineering skills in one place to Britain’s engineers and manufacturers at a time when they are needed more than ever.

Rockwell Automation launches Corporate Responsibility Report

22 July, 2020

Rockwell Automation has launched its annual Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR), highlighting the company’s efforts during 2019. The CRR reflects Rockwell Automation’s commitment to placing corporate responsibility and sustainability practices at the core of its approach to customers, employees and communities.

Vydraulics acquires Doedijns Group International

20 July, 2020

The Belgium/Dutch Vydraulics Group has acquired Doedijns Group International. The acquisition includes the following parts of DGI: Doedijns, specialist in system solutions in the field of hydraulics and supplier of high quality hydraulic, pneumatic and electro mechanical control components; Sypack, provider of helifueling systems; and Koppen & Lethem, supplier of high quality hydraulic and electro mechanical control components.

AirTAC European Headquarter continues to operate unphased by the pandemic

15 July, 2020

During this challenging period ATC Italia, the European headquarters of AirTAC International Group, reports that it has continued to have the full support of its mother company, enabling it to continue to respond quickly to customer orders and enquiries and to ship goods within a quick timeline throughout Europe.

IMH signs distributor agreement and brings high-pressure hydraulic technology to the Port of Blyth

13 July, 2020

Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH) can now offer an even wider range of hydraulic solutions to customers, due to a new agreement with SPX Flow.

ELGi Compressors expands pan-European footprint

10 July, 2020

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Ltd, is strengthening its pan-European presence. Following the inauguration of its new European headquarters in Belgium, ELGi Compressors has made significant investments in growing its leadership team, expanding the sales and service organisation and product portfolio and consolidating its channel footprint across the region.

BPMA enlists two new members

08 July, 2020

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) – the organisation which represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and related pumping equipment – has further increased its membership to a record complement of 94 companies.