Manufacturing recovery continues despite challenges
Britain’s manufacturers are seeing a continued rebound in activity in the second quarter of the year, easing fears of a significant recession for the sector according to a survey published today by Make UK and accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.
The needs for a long-term industrial strategy that works for everyone
By Stephen Phipson CBE, Make UK CEO: Successive British Governments seem unable to stick to a long-term plan for economic growth. Instead, Businesses see a never-ending cycle of new initiatives and short-term fixes that fail to deliver sustained results.
Engineers Without Borders UK launches tool to address sustainability skills gap in engineering
Engineers Without Borders UK has launched the Global Responsibility Competency Compass, with support from the Royal Academy of Engineering. The tool was launched at Manufacturing & Engineering Week, which took place at Birmingham’s NEC.
£2 million programme to tackle sustainability challenges in the UK manufacturing industry
Digital Catapult and the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult have been awarded £2m from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions specifically designed to tackle major sustainability challenges in the UK manufacturing sector.
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.
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Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week
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HILLHEAD 2024
25 June, 2024, 9:00 - 27 June, 2024, 16:00
Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire UK
