The changing face of machine tools production and consumption
Posted on 8 Nov 2016 by The Manufacturer
The machinery sector is changing and, thanks to a growing global demand, the market is diversifying. Supply Chain
Announcing the winners of The Manufacturer MX Awards
Posted on 3 Nov 2016 by Victoria Fitzgerald
The elite of the UK manufacturing community came together on November 2 to celebrate The Manufacturer MX Awards 2016. TMALC 2016: the digitisation of manufacturing
Posted on 2 Nov 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Senior figures from across the UK manufacturing landscape discussed the trends, technologies and influences that are transforming the future of industry during the UK’s largest event of its kind, The Manufacturer's Annual Leaders Conference 2016. Ford buys up big on plastic side mirrors for F-Series trucks
Posted on 26 Oct 2016 by Tim Brown
An Australian plastics scientist has won the inaugural Prime Minister's Prize for New Innovators for creating a process that allows manufacturers to replace glass components with light-weight plastic. UPS to establish 3D printing factory in Singapore
Posted on 19 Oct 2016 by Aiden Burgess
United Parcel Service (UPS) announced last month that it plans to expand its recently developed on-demand 3D printing service for its Asian network and customers. Ford ends manufacturing in Australia after 91 years
Posted on 19 Oct 2016 by Aiden Burgess
October 7, 2016 maked the end of an era for the Australian motor industry as Ford ended 91 years of manufacturing in Australia by closing its Broadmeadow factory. A digital manufacturing revolution
Posted on 18 Oct 2016 by Jonny Williamson
The Manufacturer and Atos recently hosted their second annual roundtable event, bringing together leaders from across industry to discuss how the UK can better embrace digital manufacturing technologies. English Fine Cottons: King Cotton returns
Posted on 11 Oct 2016 by Fred Tongue
Fred Tongue visited English Fine Cottons in Manchester, a firm looking to re-establish the North West as a cotton spinning colossus. Sweden to give tax break for repairs to change its wasteful consumer culture
Posted on 5 Oct 2016 by Aiden Burgess
The Swedish government has proposed to change the country’s consumer cycle from one of a disposable culture of ‘buy, use, throwaway, buy’ to a more rational one of ‘buy, use and repair'. Prioritise your supply chain risk management
Posted on 22 Sep 2016 by The Manufacturer
There has been a seismic shift in the supply resulting in a growing need for manufacturers to prioritise risk management and prepare for natural disasters. Reg Kenney, president of engineering & manufacturing at DHL, explains.