Manufacturing
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In the world of micro engineering, including stamping, etching and precise 2D and 3D geometry are critical inspection cannot rely on assumptions and manual checks. These small components have critical features which need to be measured without a risk of human error. At Optimax we have a range of solutions which include foundational 2D geometric…
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Working has become much safer over the last few decades. This trend has been driven, in part, by cultural change, new procedures, and technology. But there are some environments where caution is still warranted – after all, it’s only by sustaining our vigilance that we can avoid falling victim to an accident. In a factory…
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Kollmorgen has enhanced its AKM and AKM2G servo motor families with a new high-resolution encoder option that provides absolute multi-turn feedback — at no additional cost compared to the existing absolute single-turn variant. The Kollmorgen SFD-M encoder option achieves four times greater positioning accuracy than previous designs. The encoder tracks and maintains the position register…
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Keeping a manufacturing facility clean isn’t just about appearances. It’s about safety, efficiency, and maintaining high standards in environments where precision matters. From oil spills and dust build-up to general grime, manufacturing floors take a daily beating, and keeping them clean is no small task. This is where the Motorscrubber DRYFT comes in. This machine…
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Europump, the European Pump Association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandre Lacour as its new President for the period 2025–2027. He succeeds Lubos Michlik, CEO of Sigma and member of the Executive Council of the Czech Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA), who has successfully led the association over the past two years. Mr. Lacour,…
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The government has stepped in to take control of Liberty Steel’s speciality steel operations in South Yorkshire after the High Court ruled the business insolvent. Around 1,450 jobs at Rotherham and Stocksbridge have been placed under the oversight of the Official Receiver and restructuring firm Teneo, who have been appointed to manage the sites and…
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The required digitalisation and innovation boost needs a simple one-stop-shop focused on SMEs to deliver funding, training and innovation support. Targeting dedicated programmes to SMEs has delivered a 25% increase in productivity in South Korean smart factories and a 27% drop in defects. British manufacturing companies have been lagging behind international competitors over the last…
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At Endoline Automation, we’ve spent decades supporting manufacturers through end of line systems which are designed to optimise output, reduce labour strain, and improve overall efficiency. But the landscape is shifting. What was once considered a competitive advantage is now a necessity. Our recent customer insight survey confirmed what we’ve long suspected: 100% of respondents…
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The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is calling for experienced pipefitters and mechanical technicians to help shape the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for pipefitting and mechanical disciplines. The review of the Installing Plant and Systems – Mechanical and Pipefitting NOS will inform all training, tests and qualifications in those disciplines. As the standard-setting organisation…
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The new transatlantic trade deals have left European and UK manufacturers grappling with higher costs, uneven tariff regimes and supply chain volatility. While the agreements avoided a full-scale trade war, they locked in tariffs at levels not seen in decades — 15% on most EU exports to the United States, 10% for the UK with…
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