Engineering
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Spindle failures can halt production within minutes and quickly escalate costs. Fast repair turnaround, strong engineering expertise, and efficient logistics are critical factors when manufacturers need CNC equipment restored and production schedules back on track.
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Mazak says UK subcontract machining enquiries have accelerated this year. The company is pointing to stronger investment intent ahead of MACH 2026 after a more subdued market in 2025.
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Harries Automation & Control and Switchgear Services have rebranded under the Actemium name, consolidating low-voltage switchgear and panel expertise within Actemium UK.
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Aurrigo has secured its largest autonomous vehicle manufacturing order yet. The £6.28m programme for Ultra Global covers engineering, production, and testing of 25 modernised autonomous guided vehicles.
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Parker has expanded its DFplus valve range with IO-Link connectivity. The new Class B version combines power and data in one M12 connector for demanding hydraulic applications.
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DEScycle and Mitsubishi have formalised a recycling partnership in Japan. The agreement links DEScycle’s metals recovery platform with Mitsubishi Corporation’s trading, customer, and investment capabilities for the Japanese market.
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Engineering has shifted, but women continue to face narrow gates. Representation in engineering and manufacturing has improved over the past decade, yet frontline technical roles remain stubbornly male. As International Women’s Day approaches, the sector faces a practical question: how to turn gradual progress into a genuinely broader industrial workforce.
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E2e-assure has appointed Ian Henderson to advise on OT security. The former BP automation systems security leader will support the managed SOC provider’s operational technology offering as industrial operators face rising ransomware risk and tighter UK cyber obligations.
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ProMinent has added desktop remote control to DULCONNEX cloud platform. The new module lets users adjust calibration and setpoints off-site, while role-based permissions, two-factor authentication, and audit trails constrain and record every change. Dashboards, alarms, and reports support compliance and chemical consumption tracking.
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Seeq has launched Seeq Intelligence to speed operational decisions enterprise-wide. The package adds agentic AI tools, including Agent Q and a build-your-own agent workflow, to Seeq’s Enterprise suite. Seeq says the capability is available now.
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