There is no doubt that 3D printing has become an integral technology in a number of industries due to its ability to quickly create custom parts, prototype designs and tools.
Experts at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) warn the UK could fall behind European peers without investing in emerging manufacturing technology.
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has announced the launch of its new Instruments Division, bringing its world-class measurement instruments and expertise closer to industry, improving quality, productivity and efficiency.
The Midlands’ thriving automotive industry remains open for business post-Brexit, delivering a cluster of global automotive research, engineering and manufacturing excellence. That’s the call from Midlands Engine automotive inward investment supply chain programme, Drive Midlands.
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.
Customer concerns and the direction of legislation, coupled with the latest engineering research, mean that smart manufacturers will seize the exciting opportunities offered by renewable materials and techniques. Kerry Kirwan explains.
A major report published today by the UK engineering profession has hailed the government’s renewed focus on industrial strategy as a major opportunity to help the UK compete on the world stage, but warned that Brexit must not restrict access to the engineering skills from across Europe that the nation's economy relies on.
