Paul Bailey appointed new CEO of Engineering Council
Paul Bailey has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Engineering Council. He took up the role in May following the retirement of Alasdair Coates.
‘Under the Surface of Health and Safety’ report released
RS, an omni-channel provider of product and service solutions including maintenance solutions and safety solutions, has released the ‘Under the Surface of Health and Safety’ report, based on findings from a survey that aimed to explore challenges and priorities for health and safety professionals in the current climate.
Changes to international recognition titles
There have been some changes to the titles available through the Engineering Council and how these are awarded. The International Engineering Technician (IntETn) is now being awarded through the Engineering Council for the first time, and some aspects of the European Engineer (EUR ING) title has recently changed.
Liverpool-based manufacturer doubles growth after Made Smarter support
A door and window manufacturer has doubled its growth and created 15 new jobs after investing £50,000 in technology, with the help of Made Smarter.
Oxford students and lecturers praise primary school engineering potential
Primary school pupils impressed lecturers and engineering students at one of the world’s most prestigious universities with their futuristic visions of school buildings in 50 years’ time.
OAS apprentices take on the Emma Wiggs challenge
Leading engineering and apprentice training centre Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) has hosted double Paralympic Champion Emma Wiggs, to launch the new Emma Wiggs Challenge aimed at using design engineering to improve life for people with disabilities.
Routeco announces Swibox Automation acquisition
To meet rising demand for industrial automation products and services across Europe, a new acquisition has been completed with the Routeco Group acquiring Swibox Automation.
Thorite achieves record turnover
Compressed air and fluid power specialist Thorite achieved a record turnover of £20.9 million in 2022/23, a 5.5% increase on the previous year.
Rotec named ‘Manufacturer and Producer of the Year’
Rotec Hydraulics Ltd have been officially revealed as ‘Manufacturer and Producer of the Year’ at the 2023 Somerset Business Awards.
Education, education, education – Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2023
The week beginning 5th June 2023 is Manufacturing & Engineering Week (www.mandeweek.co.uk) with the centrepiece exhibitions Design & Engineering Expo, Smart Factory Expo, Maintec and the Drives & Controls zone taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 7th and 8th June.
Talking Industry Live delivers successful interactive learning experience
Talking Industry LIVE in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) took place on the 25 April and featured some of industry’s most renown and upcoming figures to offer visitors a unique professional learning experience. The event, which took place at the MTC, Coventry, provided an environment for delegates to learn about cutting edge technologies and best practice through unscripted panel discussions, presentations, live demos, and workshops.
Innovate UK launches £100m AI fund for UK businesses
Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has unveiled BridgeAI, a new programme which aims to drive growth and competitiveness in the UK economy through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The £100m investment comes partly from Innovate UK & the Technologies Mission Fund (TMF), launched by HMG/UKRI on 6 March 2023, and will bring together businesses from priority sectors with AI experts and developers, to foster an AI innovation network in the UK.
MTC to showcase automation and robotics capabilities
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is hosting a free two-day conference – Robotics and Automation – A New Perspective 2023 on 10-11 May which will explore the future of automation in UK industry and demonstrate the opportunities available to UK industry.
New training will raise awareness of hydrogen potential
The HVM Catapult has launched a series of open access awareness modules to increase understanding of hydrogen across multiple sectors and stimulate the UK’s transition to a hydrogen-based economy.
Engineers Without Borders International launches strategic partnership
Engineers Without Borders International has announced a strategic partnership with infrastructure engineering software company, Bentley Systems.
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