
TAD Electronics has expanded with Bluebrick Studios acquisition. This strategic move enhances TAD’s capabilities, allowing it to provide comprehensive electronics manufacturing services. Customers benefit from integrated hardware and software solutions, including advanced mobile app development, streamlining processes from conception to market delivery.

Helix partners with Astro Mechanica for advanced propulsion systems. The collaboration utilises Helix’s SPX242-94 motors in Astro Mechanica’s Duality™ engine, aiming to enhance fuel efficiency for supersonic aircraft. The partnership targets military and civilian applications, with a focus on achieving transpacific capability within three years. Helix’s motors are pivotal in this aerospace innovation.

Inovance unveils INO AIR at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg. The industrial automation leader showcased its latest wireless servo control solution, INO AIR, at the Smart Production Solutions event. The technology promises enhanced flexibility and reduced installation costs, reinforcing Inovance’s commitment to cutting-edge automation solutions.

Lawton Tubes appoints new Board Chairman after ten years. Michael Brown, formerly with Dormole Group, will lead the Midlands-based manufacturer from late November. The company, known for its copper tube and fittings, has expanded its international trade significantly, winning prestigious awards and increasing export sales to £26 million.

Impulse Embedded unveils cutting-edge edge AI systems with Thor. Harnessing NVIDIA’s latest technology, these systems boast significant performance gains, offering up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS. This leap in capability supports real-time generative AI and advanced robotics, marking a pivotal advancement in industrial computing solutions.

Prism and Brand Angels formalise a long-standing working partnership. Their integrated offer brings fulfilment, co-packing, and premium merchandise sourcing under one roof, giving FMCG, D2C, and B2B brands a single route to launch, pack, and promote with fewer handovers and clearer operational control.

Autopack has launched a modular semi-automatic bucket line. The system removes manual de-nesting and orientation work while giving food, household, chemical, and personal care manufacturers a lower-cost route into automation. Adjustable sealing, integrated weighing, and flexible add-on modules support tailored configurations and incremental investment.

Richard Swinburne leads Wilo Ireland into a new era. With over 20 years in utilities and industrial sectors, Swinburne aims to expand Wilo Ireland by leveraging sustainability practices. His appointment comes as Ireland faces energy challenges, focusing on efficiency and upgrading water management systems.

CleanStream recycling technology gains major recognition across two industry awards. Amcor’s advanced PP recycling process has been celebrated at the Plastics Industry Awards and the mrw National Recycling Awards, underscoring its ability to deliver high-purity PCR material at scale. The accolades arrive as brands face tighter recycled-content and packaging-impact regulation.