Ceramic bearings for medical robots
Ceramic bearings allow high speeds, low noise and non-magnetic properties in medical devices. Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist ceramic bearings supplier SMB Bearings, explains why ceramic high-precision bearings hold the answer
Made Smarter empowers 125 digital leaders
Made Smarter has announced it has empowered 125 digital leaders with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through its two innovative leadership programmes.
Industry increasing investment in wellbeing to reduce absence and retain staff
Britain’s manufacturers have substantially increased their investment in the wellbeing of their staff over the last twelve months in a bid to tackle sickness absence and retain their skilled workforce. To build on this Make UK is urging the Government to provide tax relief on a range of Occupational Health services in this week’s Budget Statement.
Alan Foster joins Briggs Automotive Company
Alan Foster has been appointed as an Operations Consultant for Briggs Automotive Company (BAC). Foster will help support BAC’s operational and production processes.
Pall-Ex Group appoints new Warehouse and Logistics Director
Pall-Ex Group, a leading pallet distribution network, has formally announced the appointment of Carl White as Warehouse and Logistics Director.
New IFS Chair of the Board announced
IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, has announced that Mark Moffat has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Moffat takes over from Darren Roos who has been appointed as the company’s Chair of the Board. Both appointments are effective immediately.
Selecting precision motors for smart defence applications
Developing the latest smart munitions, today’s military contractors rely on specialist manufacturers to provide critical control and actuation. The motion solution is central to ensuring targeting accuracy, and while each specific smart defence application has its own unique challenges that demand an exacting approach, the design will essential attributes common across applications. Whether utilising a bespoke or customisable off-the-shelf (COTS) approach, this makes motion solution design a critical requirement for smart munitions. H&P reports.
Navigating the future: The evolution of mobile equipment
The integration of mobile equipment with digital technologies represents a crucial aspect of modernising hydraulics and pneumatics in the industrial sector. This convergence, often referred to as Industry 4.0 or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance the efficiency, productivity, and overall performance of mobile hydraulic and pneumatic systems. H&P reports
Easyfairs acquires Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
Easyfairs, the world’s largest privately owned exhibition organiser, has announced the acquisition of European Trade & Exhibition Services, organiser of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, increasing its engineering and manufacturing portfolio that incorporates Advanced Engineering as well as many other brands across Europe. It is a significant acquisition that provides a complete and complementary portfolio of events for the UK manufacturing industry.
Catriona Chapman joins Radwell as European Director of Sales and Service
Catriona Chapman has joined Radwell as European Director of Sales and Service. Working out of the global company’s Blackburn offices, Chapman’s role will be to promote and sell Radwell’s full-service capabilities across Europe.
Quickparts appoints Isabelle Nourry as Sales Director for Europe
Quickparts, a global leader in on-demand manufacturing, has appointed Isabelle Nourry as the Sales Director for Europe. The appointment is part of the company’s plans to grow across the European Union and the United Kingdom. Isabelle brings 18 years of experience in manufacturing and a wealth of expertise in sales and business development, having previously held leadership positions at Hytek GB Ltd. and IF Ltd. Isabelle’s role, which officially began in December 2022, is to drive revenue growth and build strong relationships with major manufacturers across the European region.
New CEO and senior promotions for Fraser Anti-Static Techniques
Global industrial static control specialist, Fraser Anti-Static Techniques, has appointed a new CEO and announced six senior team promotions at its UK headquarters in Devon.
Southern is back!
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2024 will open its doors again from 6-8 February. H&P takes a closer look at the forthcoming show
CRC Evans adds Strategic Growth Director to senior leadership team
CRC Evans has appointed Leon Dashwood as Strategic Growth Director, further strengthening the company’s senior leadership team.
How to lead a successful digital transformation project
Louise Cermak, Principal Consultant at software and IT consultancy Catapult CX, offers chief experience officers (CXOs) advice on how to lead a successful digital transformation project
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