Renishaw supports Girls into Technology event
Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, ran two workshops at a Girls into Technology event held at SGS Berkeley Green UTC, a university technical college in Gloucestershire, UK recently.
ATC Italia undergoes major restructuring in Europe
The past few months has seen some major restructuring at ATC Italia Srl. Having recently celebrated 10 years of successful operations within Europe, the changes, made possible largely by substantial funding from Taiwan-headquartered AirTAC International Group (of whom ATC Italia is a subsidiary) are aimed at further enhancing the company’s service offering to European customers.
Training for the next-generation workforce
The skills gap is challenging businesses across all industries. As companies implement advanced technologies, they often struggle to find workers with the skills to match.
Over three quarters of public want to work for companies with a good reputation
Over three quarters of people (76%) want to work for firms with a good reputation, according to the latest business reputation survey ‘Everyone’s Business’ by the CBI, in collaboration with Porter Novelli and Opinium.
Finalists announced
The 2019 AEMT Awards Finalists have been announced
Professor Brian Cox inspires the next generation at the Science Summer School 2019
Over 400 young people from over 50 schools across the UK have attended the Science Summer School 2019 in London, an innovative event aimed at inspiring the next generation of Britain’s scientists and encouraging them to think about a career in the UK’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) industries.
Camozzi service expansion takes the headache out of rodless cylinder failure
If not resolved rapidly, pneumatic cylinder breakdowns can have a significant impact on production line productivity and ultimately profitability. Overall such a breakdown can be a stressful situation for all involved.
IMechE responds to HS2 Review
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has welcomed the recently released independent review into the HS2 programme but identifies some key areas that are missing.
UK Minister for Trade Policy launches Expanded Emulate3D by Rockwell Automation Facility in Reading
Emulate3D by Rockwell Automation welcomed Department for International Trade (DiT) Minister of State for Trade Policy, George Hollingbery MP, to open its brand-new facility at Reading Enterprise Centre recently. The launch is part of a planned expansion following the company’s acquisition earlier this year.
Atlas Copco welcomes Vital Power as an authorised distributor for its QIS Generator range
Atlas Copco has appointed Coventry-based Vital Power Limited as authorised distributors for its complete QIS family of diesel generators. This includes the five most recently added models, ranging from 875 to 1420 kVA.
BVAA’s Future Leaders Programme shaping the valve industry’s future
The British Valve & Actuator Association (BVAA) is now well into the fourth year of its Future Leaders Programme (FLP). In 2016, BVAA launched a new programme specially designed to develop a small group of future leaders for the industry. Eleven individuals were identified by their employers as having the right qualities and potential to become leaders within their own organisations. They were put through a range of exercises and activities designed to help them Fast Track their experiences within the industry, ramp up their personal skills and knowledge, but without having to change employers, which in former times many of us had to do in order to advance ourselves.
Distag relocates hose assembly business unit
Distag has relocated its Lisburn hose assembly business unit to its new 30,000 sq ft purpose-built premises in Dungannon. The company will now house its steel tube manipulation and hose assembly in one building.
Advanced manufacturing project officially launched
The University of Wolverhampton has officially launched a new £1.8 million project designed to help companies carry out research and innovation in advanced engineering materials.
Keith Dickinson appointed FTUK managing director as John Farmer takes on new role with Flowtech Fluidpower PLC
Keith Dickinson has been appointed managing director of Flowtechnology UK, moving from his former role as FTUK’s business development director. Following 20 years of service with Flowtechnology UK, previous managing director John Farmer has taken on the new role of Group commercial director with Flowtech Fluidpower PLC.
Italy’s University of Modena wins Formula Student 2019 competition at Silverstone
Italy’s University of Modena and Reggio Emilia won Formula Student 2019, beating over 100 undergraduate teams from more 20 countries at the international racing car event at Silverstone which this year also saw the launch of its first autonomous car competition.
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