#R&D

Innovation

Protolabs’ new vapour smoothing produces 3D printed parts with enhanced surface finish

InterAct

Innovation

InterAct Network plans to bring new human insights to manufacturing sector

metalworking industry: finishing metal working internal steel surface on lathe grinder machine with flying sparks. Image courtesy of Shutterstock

Digital Transformation

Carrs Tool Steels maintains productivity, profitability with ERP implementation

Lee Knight, Technical Executive at Alloy Wire International (AWI). Image courtesy of AWI.

Leadership & Strategy

R&D investment pays off as AWI launches new ‘high performance’ alloy

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Sustainability

Why innovation is a double-edged sword for the circular economy

Digital Transformation

The National Manufacturing Summit 2022: Leading the UK’s charge to net zero

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Finance

Manufacturing firms could claim tens of thousands back in tax relief

Cotmor (Group L): (l-r) Russell Hartill (Worcester Presses), Louise Forrest, David Cotterill (both Cotmor) and Emily Jackson (Worcester Presses)

Leadership & Strategy

£250,000 ‘Worcester Presses’ investment helps Cotmor move forward with ambitious expansion plans

Innovation

North East drone specialist flying high after manufacturing facility investment

Engineer using tablet in manufacturing facility setting. Image courtesy of Shutterstock

Leadership & Strategy

West Midlands leads post-pandemic manufacturing recovery as exports surge

Leadership & Strategy

West Midlands reshoring deal brings new body drying technology to market