Europe’s manufacturing sector is confronting a defining challenge: a persistent shortage of skilled CNC operators, programmers and precision machinists. For a region built on engineering excellence, this is not a signal of industrial decline but a moment of transition. As technology reshapes production, the issue is not that jobs are disappearing. Instead, roles are evolving faster than traditional skills pipelines can supply them. Tezmaksan CEO Hakan Aydogdu explains why closer collaboration between people and automation is key to turning the skills gap into a long-term advantage. [Read More]

BAKERS BASCO'S investigations team has completed its first operational visits to the Isle of Man and Isle of Wight in almost two decades, recovering more than 340 pieces of bakery equipment and strengthening relationships with businesses across both islands. [Read More]

When J.G. Kelly Supplies took delivery of the first-ever Combilift C-Series 28 years ago, nobody would have predicted it would still be in daily operation today, says Paul Kelly [Read More]

NULOGY WILL return to the PPMA Show from 22-24 September 2026, showcasing an expanded portfolio of solutions that help food and beverage manufacturers make faster, more informed decisions across production, quality and compliance. [Read More]

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Automation Systems Division UK is urging UK machine builders to act now to ensure that they are ready for the Cyber Resilience Act’s (CRA) upcoming vulnerability reporting deadline. [Read More]

Following the 2022 revision of BS EN ISO 9712, BINDT has updated its PCN certification scheme and launched a new interactive online training course to help candidates meet the more stringent requirements [Read More]

With manufacturers under pressure from multiple directions, the quality of supplier relationships has never mattered more. Moving from transactional to collaborative partnerships can deliver real gains in maintenance performance and resilience, says Andy Fletcher [Read More]

Steel door manufacturer Robust UK and sister firm BGS Intelligent Door Solutions have donated two new doors to Luton Foodbank, replacing worn entrance and fire exit doors that had become a security risk [Read More]