Thousands more SME manufacturers to benefit from Made Smarter after Budget commitment

04 November, 2024

Donna Edwards

Made Smarter Adoption, the UK Government’s programme helping SME manufacturers adopt technology and digital skills, will continue next year and expand into all regions of England.

Airmech celebrates 45 years in compressed air industry

30 October, 2024

This October has seen Airmech celebrating 45 years of operation in the compressed air industry. Founded by Roy Emmett on 7th October 1979, the family-owned company has grown from its early beginnings into a well-established business, with several generations of the Emmett family playing key roles in its development.

SPS 2024 set to showcase innovations in industrial automation

28 October, 2024

The 33rd edition of SPS – Smart Production Solutions, is set to take place in Nuremberg from 12 to 14 November 2024. This flagship event, which has grown in stature over the past three decades, brings together key players from across the globe, offering a platform for showcasing the latest advancements in industrial automation. With its long-established reputation, SPS continues to foster technological innovation and international collaboration, cementing its place as a crucial gathering for industry professionals

UK workforce report shows 19.2% employed in engineering and technology occupations

23 October, 2024

A UK workforce report by EngineeringUK has been published and reveals around a fifth (19.2%) of the UK workforce (both employed and self-employed) were working in an engineering and technology occupation in 2023.

Industrial Strategy set to bring re-shoring bonanza

21 October, 2024

The introduction of a long-term industrial strategy is set to bring a surge of offshore manufacturing production back to the UK according to a major annual survey on the investment landscape for UK industry published today by Make UK and RSM UK.

Made Smarter powers SME manufacturers to invest £25m in technology

17 October, 2024

C-TEC has digitised its warehouse operations

Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has announced it has reached a major milestone - backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies.

2024 A Level, T Level, and BTEC results reflect growing interest in STEM subjects

15 October, 2024

Lydia Amarquaye, Education & Skills Policy Lead at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers recently congratulated all students receiving their A Level, T Level, and BTEC results.

Keynote speakers announced for Advanced Engineering 2024

09 October, 2024

The keynote speakers for Advanced Engineering 2024 have been confirmed, with six prominent industry figures set to deliver talks at the two-day event. Held at the NEC in Birmingham on 30-31 October 2024, the event will host over 150 speakers discussing critical issues across various forums.

igus launches ‘enjoyneering’ experience

07 October, 2024

The unveiling of igus UK’s ‘enjoyneering’ experience marked the beginning of a new initiative aimed at providing a hands-on, interactive environment for customers to explore the company’s motion plastics technology. H&P’s Aaron Blutstein reports.

ERIKS launches virtual tour of £22m fulfilment centre

02 October, 2024

A virtual reality tour of ERIKS’ £22 million FCE (Fulfilment Centre of Expertise) is now available to view on its website. The virtual tour, provides an immersive look at the FCE, emphasising the advantages of central stock management in contrast to local stock management, providing insight into optimising logistics and improving efficiency.

Manufacturers report decline in road infrastructure while digital investment boosts growth

30 September, 2024

Research from Make UK has found that more than half of Britain’s manufacturers believe the national road infrastructure has deteriorated over the past decade. This decline has led to higher logistics costs and challenges in labour mobility and access to skills. The study, titled “Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by Connecting People and Places,” highlights that 54% of manufacturers perceive a worsening in road conditions, with 75% acknowledging the critical role of road networks in their supply chains. Additionally, over half of the respondents disagreed with the decision to cancel the northern leg of HS2

Global Industrial Robot Count Surpasses 4 Million: World Robotics Report 2024

27 September, 2024

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has revealed a record-breaking 4.28 million industrial robots now operating in factories worldwide, according to its World Robotics 2024 report. This represents a 10% increase, with over half a million new robots installed for the third consecutive year.

Hannover Messe 2025 to highlight drive technology and fluid power

24 September, 2024

Hannover Messe 2025 set to take place from 31 March to 4 April 2025, will showcase the critical role of drive technology and fluid power within the international engineering sector. These fields, grouped under the “Motion & Drives” banner, will be prominently featured in Halls 4, 5, and 6.

Made Smarter calls for manufacturers to open up factories for National Manufacturing Day

18 September, 2024

Playdale Playgrounds

Made Smarter is calling for manufacturers to open their factories to the schools, colleges and the local community for National Manufacturing Day on September 26.

EngineeringUK urges new UK Government to address STEM skills and workforce shortages

16 September, 2024

EngineeringUK has called on the new government to collaborate with industry to overcome barriers preventing young people from entering the workforce. The current skills shortage in engineering and technology is already hindering growth, and a strategic approach to addressing this issue is essential for supporting ongoing projects and enabling large-scale developments like Great British Energy.