£1.6 million investment at Banbury-based SME
Posted on 11 Jan 2013 by The Manufacturer
Torque tools specialist, Norbar Torque has announced a major equipment investment to increase capacity and quality.
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QEPrize aims to inspire next generation of engineers
Posted on 7 Jan 2013 by
The first winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, which celebrates an engineer responsible for a ground-breaking innovation of benefit to humanity, will be announced in March 2013.
Report reveals improving perception of engineering
Posted on 3 Jan 2013 by Tim Brown
Public understanding and perception of engineering and engineers is rising according to the flagship annual report from Engineering UK but a raft of challenges exist, particularly education and resource consumption, which need to be tackled to ensure a prosperous future.
Brandauer presses ahead with investment
Posted on 18 Dec 2012 by The Manufacturer
Birmingham-based precision component manufacturer Brandauer is closing its 150th anniversary year with a bang by announcing the purchase and installation of £750,000 worth of new equipment.
Through-life Engineering Services Centre hits targets in first year
Posted on 14 Dec 2012 by
A national research centre for through-life engineering services has launched five research projects, recruited five Research Fellows and six PhD students and funded 12 feasibility projects in its first year.
Mark Ridgway begins term as MTA President
Posted on 5 Dec 2012 by
Mark Ridgway OBE, managing director of engineering company Group Rhodes, today took on the new role of President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association.
The future of high value engineering
Posted on 4 Dec 2012 by
How strong is the UK’s manufacturing industry? Could it help lead the country’s recovery from recession? What needs to be done to bring it back to its old glory?
UK manufacturers come out tops in B2B integration survey
Posted on 29 Nov 2012 by Tim Brown
Out of a recent survey of 120 mid-to large-sized companies in the UK, the majority (41%) of the 26 manufacturers which responded are top tier B2B integration performers (compared to 23% mid-tier and 36% bottom tier).
Europe crisis hits machine tool sector confidence in 2013
Posted on 15 Nov 2012 by
Confidence in the UK machine tool sector in 2013 is shaky as its main trade association forecasts an ‘uncertain environment’ in the next 12-months.
Renishaw recruits 35 apprentices, a company record
Posted on 26 Oct 2012 by
Engineering company Renishaw has taken on a record 35 apprentices for its UK operations, including six apprentices for its new factory in South Wales.