Manufacturers are investing in their workforce – keeping hold of good people is a critical priority

07 May, 2024

A new analysis of shift premia and benefits carried out by Make UK reveals that retention of good people has become easier for manufacturers in the last 12 months.

Engineers Without Borders UK celebrates 20 years of impact, driving systems change in engineering

01 May, 2024

Engineers Without Borders UK is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a renewed commitment to putting global responsibility at the heart of engineering. The charity launched a 12-month educational campaign exploring the essential knowledge, skills and mindsets needed to practice globally engineering during a celebratory event at its offices in Oval, London on Tuesday 23 April.

Concerns for future workforce as girls turn off from engineering and science

29 April, 2024

A stark gender gap in young people’s interest in engineering and science and a sharp decline in practical science have been identified through a new survey by the Royal Society in partnership with EngineeringUK, with support from Wellcome.

Manufacturers missing out on £10bn investment potential

24 April, 2024

The level of investment by Britain’s manufacturers could be boosted by up to £10 billion in the next year if they were to take advantage of the range of public and private finance options available to them, according to a major report published recently by Make UK, NatWest and Lombard.

Manufacturers find recruitment challenge easing

22 April, 2024

The employment picture is on the whole looking a little healthier, with manufacturers across the board reporting an easing of recruitment pressures with more vacancies being filled than at any point in the last two years.

Full education programme announced for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024

18 April, 2024

The education programme for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week has been announced with nearly 150 free-to-attend sessions taking place across eight solutions theatres during the live events on 5th and 6th June 2024 at Birmingham’s NEC.

New AI-powered digital marketplace

15 April, 2024

Visitors to the MACH Show will be the first to sign up to a new AI-powered digital marketplace with the potential to save manufacturers up to £20,000 in just 20 minutes.

Fluid Power & compressed air innovations set to shine at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week

11 April, 2024

The live events for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024 take place at the NEC, Birmingham on the 5th and 6th June. Of central interest to readers of Hydraulics & Pneumatics are the Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech events and in this article, we dig a little deeper into what visitors can expect at that event and some other significant activities taking place.

Make UK partners with Peoplesafe to enhance worker safety in manufacturing

08 April, 2024

Make UK has partnered with Peoplesafe, a personal safety technology leader, to protect the manufacturing industry’s workers.

Industrial networking experts discuss trends in network connectivity

04 April, 2024

The recent Talking Industry panel discussion, sponsored by the Drives & Controls Exhibition, delved into the intricacies of network connectivity in the industrial sector. The discussion, which featured seasoned experts David Bradley-Foley, Managing Director of HMS Networks, UK and Ireland, and John Browett, General Manager of CC-Link Partner Association Europe, highlighted several key trends shaping the landscape of industrial communications.

Automate UK launched to champion the uptake of automation across manufacturing

02 April, 2024

The UK Automation Forum has recently been launched to invigorate the industry’s embrace of automation. This initiative aims to unite industry experts, end-users, policymakers, and technology suppliers under one banner.

Made Smarter and tech institutes join forces to demystify digital transformation

26 March, 2024

Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have announced they have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper.

Pump industry excellence is celebrated once again

21 March, 2024

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) says it was delighted to return to the famous St George’s Park in Staffordshire on 14th March for the staging of its 2024 Pump Industry Awards presentation evening. With a record number of submissions across the eight categories, this year’s awards programme again produced some truly exceptional entries from right across the pump manufacturing and distribution arena.

ERIKS & Festo celebrate partnership 25th Anniversary

20 March, 2024

ERIKS Industrial Services and Festo UK & Ireland are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their partnership with a host of activities that will develop the relationship further and continue to grow business for their mutual benefit

Manufacturers’ confidence remains robust despite weak economy

18 March, 2024

Confidence levels among manufacturers remain robust despite the weak outlook for the UK economy overall according to the Q1 Manufacturing Outlook survey published today(18/3) by Make UK and business advisory firm BDO.