Manufacturing


  • Lynda Armstrong OBE will stay on as the Chair of ECITB’s Board for a further two years following the extension of her term. Her tenure was due to come to an end on 31 December 2025, but the Secretary of State for Education has confirmed this will be extended. First appointed as Chair in January…


  • A first-of-its-kind event, organised by the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) in close collaboration with Sulzer, was held at Sulzer’s Birmingham facility and brought together apprentices from across the electromechanical sector for an inspiring day of networking, learning, and hands-on team building. Held at Sulzer’s state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham, the event welcomed apprentices…


  • FANUC COLLABORATIVE ROBOT SPARKLES IN NEW FOOD FACTORY CLEANING SOLUTION

    Samey Robotics and Rbot9 have chosen the FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot to power a game-changing cleaning system they have jointly developed for food factories. Named VOTTA, inspired by the Icelandic word for ‘certify’ and echoing the sound of ‘Þvotta’ (‘washing’), the system offers overhead, automated cleaning of large-scale areas without bulky structures or layout changes.…


  • Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE): Getting the Basics Right

    Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is arguably one of the most critical areas of personal protective equipment (PPE). Yet it can be an area of PPE that people feel least confident about. So, what do health and safety professionals really need to know when it comes to RPE? Here Ian Kelsall, RPE Technical Specialist at Draeger…


  • Weald LMH Series connectors and accessories for Defence, Security and High-End Industrial applications Commonly used connector types available from stock on web shop Fast delivery of variants assembled to order in house from large stock of components. Weald LMH connectors are an alternative solution to Amphenol 62GB/62IN connectors The LMH Series connectors from UK manufacturer…


  • Midlands 3D Opens Most Automated 3D Print Manufacturing Operation in the UK

    Company responds to market shift to Volume 3D Print Production by Adopting Automated Print and Finishing Systems from HP and DyeMansion Midlands 3D announces what is believed to be the most automated polymer 3D print production facility in operation in the UK today. 3D Printing, originally synonymous with prototyping and “one off” part production has…


  • NODE Robotics builds software that makes mobile robots easier

    The global mobile robotics market was valued at $25 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at 20.7% CAGR by 2030, according to Grand View Research. However, in order for this market to be allowed to continue to grow, the industry must first solve one glaring issue: the challenge of creating software that is…


  • Discover What’s Holding Back Industrial IoT – And How to Get Ahead

    2025: The State of Industrial IoT Device Lifecycle ManagementA free industry report for OEMs navigating the software-first era from Northern.tech Why are nearly half of IoT product launches delayed?Why do most OEMs struggle to maintain secure, compliant devices at scale?This in-depth report reveals the gaps, roadblocks, and best practices defining the future of connected product development…


  • Oakham Ales brews its first solar-powered beer with Electron Green

    One of the UK’s most innovative independent breweries, Oakham Ales, is now brewing with the power of the sun, following the installation of a rooftop solar PV system by leading solar developer Electron Green. Referred to Electron Green by long-term energy consultancy partner CUB UK Ltd, Oakham Ales has joined a growing wave of British…


  • Enhanced Multifunctional Mass Flow Meters/Controllers Bronkhorst is pleased to announce the expansion of the FLEXI-FLOW Compact series. With the introduction of the M2x and C2x models, the maximum capacity has been increased from 20 ln/min to 500 ln/min, significantly broadening the range of applications. These new models retain all the reliable features of the FLEXI-FLOW…