Return of the MACH
Posted on 8 May 2013 by The Manufacturer
Exhibitors sign up in a hurry to be a part of MACH 2014
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Manufacturing on its way back West?
Posted on 25 Feb 2013 by
With the pound weakening, wage increases in China and the Coalition keen to promote British manufacturing as a way to reduce the UK’s huge trade deficit, reshoring is the term of the moment.
BMW orders 2,400 ABB “lean” robots
Posted on 21 Feb 2013 by
Power and automation technology specialist ABB won an order for 2,400 robots by BMW Group.
Lego teaches industrial design and automation through play
Posted on 15 Feb 2013 by The Manufacturer
Lego Group, the world famous toy maker, has launched a new platform called Lego Mindstorms EV3 which is designed to inspire and teach young people about building and programming robots.
The Manufacturer tackles two of UK industry’s big issues
Posted on 5 Feb 2013 by Tim Brown
The UK manufacturing industry faces two major challenges as it aims to produce high-quality products in a high-wage economy while competing with low-wage regions of the world.
Mechatronic Solutions celebrates 25 years in business
Posted on 28 Jan 2013 by
Mechatronic Solutions, a UK provider of automation solutions to the manufacturing industry, is this year celebrating 25 years of trading.
New £1m funding boost for robotics and autonomous systems
Posted on 28 Jan 2013 by Tim Brown
A £1m funding competition that will help develop Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) technology in the UK has been launched by the Technology Strategy Board.
Automation is big news; have the accountants heard?
Posted on 24 Jan 2013 by
Brace yourselves for a tidal wave of automation media and promotion in 2013. The reasons for the jamboree are important and it is high-time the message got through to those with the cheque books, says Will Stirling.
Why UK manufacturers should welcome new Energy Bill legislation
Posted on 18 Jan 2013 by
The Government has said that the Energy Bill will offer relief to industry hit hard by rapidly increasing energy costs by making energy-intensive companies exempt from costs associated with the move to a low carbon economy.
Event preview: Automate UK
Posted on 8 Dec 2012 by The Manufacturer
The UK instrumentation and automation sector is strong says trade body Gambica. But why is UK manufacturing not reaping the benefits that it can offer?