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  • BCMPA shines the light on UK manufacturing as it returns to White Label World Expo

    BCMPA returns to White Label World Expo London 2025 to champion UK manufacturing and third-party outsourcing. The association, joined by seven member companies, will highlight how domestic white label production supports speed to market, supply chain security, and sustainability as brands seek resilient UK-based manufacturing partners.


  • Sumitomo (SHI) Demag targets medical moulding efficiency in Ireland

    Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase its latest medical injection moulding technology at Plastics Live Ireland 2025. The company aims to expand its footprint in Ireland’s fast-growing medical manufacturing sector with new high-speed, energy-efficient cleanroom machines.


  • Crossbay signs major West Yorkshire logistics lease with NG Bailey

    Crossbay has secured a 10.7k sqm warehouse lease with NG Bailey. The deal marks one of West Yorkshire’s largest logistics lettings of 2025 and supports production for Tata Group’s £4bn Gigafactory project in Somerset.


  • Alfa Laval UK strengthens dry-dock support to cut vessel downtime

    Alfa Laval UK launches a proactive dry-dock strategy to reduce ship maintenance delays. The initiative combines early condition audits with tailored spare parts packages to improve uptime, streamline logistics, and extend equipment life for global fleets.


  • Wireless retinal implant restores sight in AMD patients

    A wireless retinal implant restores reading ability to many. This breakthrough in sight restoration for age-related macular degeneration marks a significant advancement. In a recent study, most participants with severe vision loss regained reading capability, showcasing the potential of the PRIMA system in restoring central vision.


  • Eplan Platform 2026 officially launches in UK

    Eplan Platform 2026 simplifies engineering with enhanced user focus. The new portfolio reduces complexity, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to specific market segments. It integrates seamlessly into existing IT landscapes, supporting industries from basic engineering to control cabinet manufacturing, enhancing efficiency without additional procurement.


  • Eplan Platform 2026 officially launches in UK

    Analog Devices launches enhanced power management design tools. ADI Power Studio introduces two new web-based tools, Planner and Designer, to streamline power system design. These tools simplify the process from concept to evaluation, enabling engineers to achieve efficient and confident designs, thereby reducing development cycles and accelerating market readiness.


  • Fanuc Roboshot ensures no unplanned downtime for Sovrin

    Sovrin Medical Plastics relies on FANUC ROBOSHOT machines. Over 20 years, these machines have operated without unplanned downtime, a testament to their reliability. Sovrin’s fleet runs continuously, with some units exceeding 40 million cycles, showcasing FANUC’s engineering excellence and solidifying its reputation in the medical device manufacturing sector.


  • ZF and Horizon Robotics to launch Level 3 driver assistance in China

    ZF Group and Horizon Robotics will jointly develop a driver assistance system for China. The collaboration targets SAE Level 3 automation and urban Navigate on Autopilot functions from 2026, marking a significant step in ZF’s localisation strategy within China’s intelligent driving sector.


  • Fanuc Roboshot ensures no unplanned downtime for Sovrin

    Servo Gearbox Secrets 2025 offers critical insights into motion control. The book, authored by Apex Dynamics UK’s Managing Director, Mike Gulliford, is a comprehensive guide on servo gearboxes. Drawing from his extensive industry experience, Gulliford provides readers with essential knowledge for specifying and applying precision gearboxes effectively.