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Hexagon advances mould and die machining with tool integration. The new integration between WORKNC CAM software and the cloud-based Tool Library enhances programming efficiency, providing machinists with reliable tooling data and reducing setup time. This development addresses industry challenges of complex parts and limited skilled personnel.
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Altus Group returns to Southern Manufacturing in February 2026. The company will showcase advanced process technologies from leading global suppliers, emphasising quality, efficiency, and process control. Key highlights include Koh Young’s 3D AOI, YJ Link’s conveyoring, and PVA’s conformal coating systems.
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Plastic pollution poses more than an environmental nuisance. New research highlights the role of viruses on plastic surfaces in spreading antibiotic resistance, raising significant concerns for both environmental and public health. This overlooked aspect of plastic waste management could have far-reaching implications for global health strategies.
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TSW 2026 returns to Targi Kielce in January 2026. The largest horticultural trade show in Central and Eastern Europe will gather thousands of industry professionals for two days of business, knowledge exchange, and demonstrations. Organisers aim to match or exceed last year’s record turnout of nearly 17,000 visitors.
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Fortitude Drinks UK secures exclusive UK distribution for Penrhos Spirits. The Herefordshire distillery, known for its sustainability-driven approach, joins Fortitude’s expanding portfolio. Penrhos, a pioneer in using 100% recycled aluminium bottles, strengthens Fortitude’s market position with its innovative packaging and commitment to reducing food waste.
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UK manufacturing sector saw growth in December 2025. Output increased for the third consecutive month, while new orders rose for the first time since September 2024. Signs of stabilisation in export orders and employment emerged, suggesting a positive trajectory for the sector despite ongoing challenges.
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Nexeon begins production of silicon-carbon materials in South Korea. The firm’s Gunsan plant is now production-ready and aims to supply battery cell manufacturers globally, enhancing lithium-ion battery performance with increased energy density and charging speed.
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Nexans will supply 66 kV wind farm accessories in Suffolk. ScottishPower Renewables has selected Nexans for East Anglia THREE, with 66 kV connectors and terminations supporting electrical continuity from turbine nacelles to the offshore platform, around 69 km off the Suffolk coast.
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ABB has expanded electrification and automation at Aitik mine. The upgrade supports Boliden’s tailings dam expansion at Sweden’s largest open-pit copper mine, using modular e-houses, switchgear, drives, and ABB Ability System 800xA to improve monitoring, safety, and uptime.
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Corvus Energy has secured a record battery contract for Scotland. Remontowa Shipbuilding has ordered Corvus systems for seven fully electric CMAL ferries, each fitted with a 5.7 MWh Dolphin NxtGen ESS, with deliveries staged from 2026 to 2028.
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