Manufacturing
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Technosys is expanding its Gainsborough site and workforce capacity significantly. The Autopack Group business says added factory space will support higher VFFS production, customer line testing, and two new machine models launching later this year.
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Domino will demonstrate connected coding systems at interpack in May. The 2026 programme focuses on 2D codes, verification, automation, sustainability, and traceability across food, beverage, life sciences, and secondary packaging.
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Ellis has launched a heavy-duty cable hanger for data centres. The Hercules system targets high-load cable runs, exposed containment routes, and phased installations as power density and critical cabling volumes increase across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise facilities.
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Alpha Manufacturing has won a regional engineering manufacturing award in Birmingham. Judges recognised the Staffordshire fabricator’s innovation, sustainability targets, and investment in skills.
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Birmingham researchers have demonstrated vibration-based production of graphene nanosheets. The room-temperature method avoids toxic solvents and has been published in Small.
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Xaar will outline industrial inkjet technology at interpack next month. The session will focus on high-speed variable data printing, GS1 Sunrise 2027 requirements, and the launch of the black version of its Versatex printbar.
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Shafton Steel Services has cut scrap-handling costs through lift technology. The South Yorkshire manufacturer replaced a conveyor concept with a rail-mounted Sax Lift scissor table.
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FANUC has appointed Andy Armstrong to lead UK and Ireland. His appointment comes as manufacturers face continuing pressure to improve productivity, automate production, and use robotics to offset labour, energy, and cost constraints.
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UK manufacturers have lifted productivity despite a smaller factory workforce. FourJaw analysis for National Productivity Week points to real-terms output growth since 2020, with automation, data, and process efficiency helping offset labour contraction and cost pressure.
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Hexagon has expanded ATS800 automation for large precision inspections. FeatureDetect uses AI-based vision to locate bolt holes, mating points, and circular features.
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