NEW TARIFF-RATE quotas on steel imports came into force on 1 July, cutting the volume of tariff-free steel that can enter the UK by around 60% compared with the previous safeguard regime. The tariff on imports above quota has also doubled, rising from 25% to 50%. [Read More]

Standalone robotics chosen for speed and throughput no longer match the realities of European manufacturing; reliability, AI and ecosystem partnerships now define competitive advantage, says Volker Spanier [Read More]

Reflecting on the most pivotal moments in the company’s 30-year history, Fortress Technology founder and president Steve Gidman explores how inspection technology has evolved to support the advances in food safety standards. He also offers insight into digital developments and how these continue to transform manufacturing efficiency and food safety compliance. [Read More]

NEW RESEARCH has shown the huge impact the ongoing Iran war is having on businesses across the Midlands. [Read More]

TOPTICA PHOTONICS has appointed Diana Dreyer to the role of VP human resources (head of HR). In this role, she is responsible for the HR strategy of the TOPTICA Group and is driving the continued scaling up of talent acquisition, leadership development, and organisational culture. [Read More]

LABELS ARE often small, but their impact can be significant. A well-designed label does far more than display a product name or serial number: it communicates essential information, supports brand identity, guides users, and helps products perform safely and reliably in the environments where they are used. [Read More]

ENERSYS WILL demonstrate how smart battery monitoring can help fleet operators reduce unplanned downtime at Automechanika Frankfurt on 8-12 September. [Read More]

INTEGRATED LOGISTICS firm Raben Group has selected Nulogy's Shop Floor solution to digitalise its contract packing operations, with implementation in progress across seven sites in Poland, ahead of a planned second phase roll out for further European locations. [Read More]