UK wins global fighter plane contract worth £500m
Posted on 13 Feb 2019 by Maddy White
A £500m contract has been awarded to an aircraft repair hub in North Wales to repair F-35 fighter plane components. Defence
Boeing and National Science Foundation to invest $21m in STEM development
Posted on 5 Oct 2018 by Tim Brown
In late September, Boeing and the National Science Foundation revealed a new $21m partnership to improve training in critical skill areas and increase knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Global lightweight manufacturing hub forming in Greater Manchester
Posted on 1 Oct 2018 by Tim Brown
An increasing trend to reduce the overall weight of products in multiple industries such as aerospace, renewables, construction and transportation, is driving tremendous growth in the lightweight structures market. What does the £20bn Austalian BAE Systems deal mean for UK exports?
Posted on 29 Jun 2018 by Maddy White
British defence giant, BAE Systems has secured a £20bn contract to build new warships for the Australian government. The Manufacturer explores what affect this might have on UK exports? Replacing machined jigs and fixtures with 3D printing
Posted on 24 May 2018 by The Manufacturer
Jigs and fixtures are used to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times and improving worker safety. GKN loses the fight. Melrose wins: what next?
Posted on 29 Mar 2018 by Nick Peters
The Manufacturer argued against the Melrose bid. We supported the company - and the Unite union - in their objection to the takeover, on the grounds that a break up of the venerable company would be a terrible mistake for the UK - and for the workforce. Siemens to invest £27m in new UK 3D printing factory
Posted on 19 Mar 2018 by Nick Peters
Siemens UK is to make a £27m investment in a new, cutting-edge manufacturing facility for Worcester-based Materials Solutions Ltd, its additive manufacturing specialist. Smart Factory Expo: survival guide
Posted on 1 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer
The UK’s biggest FREE digital manufacturing exhibition – Smart Factory Expo, has arrived in Liverpool (15-16 November, Exhibition Centre Liverpool). Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy
Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by Aiden Burgess
Smart factories are set to become a revolutionary force of the manufacturing industry and provide a massive boost to the global economy, according to a new report by multinational information technology consulting company, Capgemini. BAE unveils futuristic unmanned aircraft concept
Posted on 2 Oct 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Engineers from BAE Systems together with students from Cranfield University, have revealed a new technology concept (Adaptable UAVs) allowing to better adapt to evolving future battlefield situations.