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Manufacturing output volumes were broadly unchanged in the quarter to April, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. But the survey, based on responses from 389 manufacturers, reveals that manufacturers expect the total volume of new orders to decline in the three months to July as both domestic and export orders are anticipated…
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Facilitating Industrial Materials Analysis with a Hybrid Approach Modern materials — particularly those that have been additively manufactured to meet the rigorous quality demands of industrial applications — are increasingly complex. From lightweight alloys to intricate composite structures, understanding the behaviour and properties of these materials is critical. Yet, it can be difficult to gain…
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Energy company Eni has reached financial close on a major deal with the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) which will see them award around £2 billion in supply chain contracts for their Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture and Storage Project. The project’s backers say that it will make regional industry more climate friendly,…
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Sheffield, UK Made Smarter has launched a new £1million funding round to support technology projects among SME manufacturers in the North West. The initiative from the Government-backed digital adoption programme, which has been driving digital transformation in the region’s manufacturing sector since 2018, is offering match-funded grants of up to £20,000 to help SMEs adopt…
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BEP Surface Technologies, a leader in advanced surface finishing solutions, has unveiled an ambitious five-year growth plan to double revenue by investing in innovation, sustainability, and talent development. The strategy aims to build on the capability of BEP Solutions, the company’s dedicated R&D arm, and the acquisition of Plating Solutions in 2024. With a sharpened…
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Employees in manufacturing are among the top users of artificial intelligence (AI), with almost all saying it has had a positive impact on their workplace, according to research from business management software specialist The Access Group. The research found that 57% of people who work in manufacturing and who regularly handle information as part of…
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ABB AC 800M CONTROLLER ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION ABB is claiming a key milestone in industrial automation with publication of its first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the AC 800M family of controllers. Designed for high reliability and flexibility, AC 800M controllers are central to the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system. ABB says it…
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AI at the edge is driving increased integration and power consumption, requiring advanced power management solutions for industrial automation and data center applications. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces theMCPF1412, a highly efficient and fully integrated point-of-load 12A power module with a 16V VIN buck converter and support for I2C and PMBus® interfaces. The MCPF1412…
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Amtech Electrocircuits, a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, has announced a major upgrade to its production capabilities with the installation of multiple new SMT (Surface Mount Technology) lines and a state-of-the-art batch washing system. The most visible change is the complete redesign of the manufacturing floor. Rather than simply adding more equipment, Amtech reconfigured the…
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A debut with profile: ASYS Group showcases comprehensive solutions for power electronics At its PCIM debut in Nuremberg, ASYS Group is presenting itself as a strong partner for comprehensive manufacturing solutions in power electronics. “From Prototyping to High-Volume Production” the company will demonstrate how sophisticated processes, modular technologies, and over 30 years of industry experience…
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