Manufacturing


  • Forterro appoints Alice Taylor as Chief of Staff

    Forterro appoints Alice Taylor as new Chief of Staff. Taylor brings expertise in cloud, AI, and digital transformation to the role. She will work with CEO Dean Forbes to align priorities and drive strategy across Forterro’s European operations, reinforcing the company’s commitment to scaling its business.


  • EMS to feature motion control systems at Machine Building Live

    Electro Mechanical Systems returns with advanced motion solutions. EMS will showcase FAULHABER’s latest DC motors and gearheads at Machine Building Live in Coventry. These innovations promise enhanced power and efficiency for compact, high-performance applications. Visit stand 208 to discuss technical support and project solutions with EMS experts.


  • Interest ramps up for BCMPA Pitch the Co-Packers competition targeting start-ups and innovators

    BCMPA’s new competition draws start-up innovation into co-packing. The Association’s Pitch the Co-Packers initiative has sparked strong interest from entrepreneurs across food, beauty, and household sectors. Finalists will pitch to industry judges at February’s NEC show, with winners gaining funding and expert consultancy to scale their products to market.


  • Behringer launches precision LPS-T series band saws

    Behringer Saws has launched its LPS-T series of precision vertical band saws. Designed for high-accuracy cutting and minimal vibration, the new line targets manufacturers processing heavy blocks, plates, and complex workpieces.


  • Gold deplating tool aids semiconductor manufacture

    ACM Research unveils Ultra ECDP for precise wafer processing. The tool offers uniform gold bump removal and thin film etching, employing a modular design for integrated plating and deplating. Its advanced multi-anode system ensures minimal side etching, enhancing uniformity across various wafer sizes.


  • EMS to feature motion control systems at Machine Building Live

    Siemens and Airbus advance decarbonisation with strategic partnership. The collaboration targets substantial reductions in CO2 emissions at Airbus’ key sites in the US and UK. Siemens will provide scalable solutions to help Airbus achieve an 80 kt CO2e reduction annually by 2030. Capgemini aids in project management and digitalisation.


  • Mazak sees increased EMO 2025 enquiries

    Yamazaki Mazak captivates EMO 2025 with innovative manufacturing technologies. The company reported significant interest, particularly from the subcontract market, by launching new products, automation, and smart solutions. This strategic approach highlights Mazak’s commitment to delivering responsive and localised manufacturing solutions across its global network of factories.


  • Nulogy introduces new capabilities with strategic AuditComply acquisition

    Nulogy strengthens its manufacturing platform through AuditComply acquisition. The Belfast-based compliance software specialist brings enhanced EHS, QMS, and supplier compliance management capabilities to Nulogy’s Manufacturing Operating System. The move extends Nulogy’s reach into quality and risk management, uniting both platforms’ shared focus on digital transformation and operational resilience.


  • EMS to feature motion control systems at Machine Building Live

    Fluid management poses a substantial challenge for enterprises today. OEMETA has introduced a comprehensive service, enhancing fluid performance while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. This positions OEMETA as a leader in both cutting fluids and complete management solutions, addressing the multifaceted demands of modern manufacturing.


  • Manufacturers encouraged to cut costs and carbon with solar PV

    Energy costs and carbon pressures are driving manufacturers toward solar. A new guide from Geo Green Power outlines how solar PV can help UK manufacturers cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and build greater resilience across the country’s most energy-intensive industrial sector.