The UK's new 10-year Industrial Strategy promises stability, investment and global competitiveness. In this exclusive interview, the Manufacturing Technologies Association's James Selka explains why long-term planning, technology adoption and partnership with trade bodies will be central to its success

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ONLY ONE in three (33%) supply chain leaders claims to be consistently driving accurate, 360 degree, real-time inventory visibility, even though they believe their organisation is equipped to do it.

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CORROSION HAS long been seen as an unavoidable cost of doing business, but a new global study reveals it’s fast becoming one of manufacturing’s biggest untapped opportunities.

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THE MANUFACTURING Technologies Association (MTA), the UK’s leading trade body for the manufacturing technology sector, has announced the appointment of Stewart Lane, Renishaw’s head of EMEA business development, as its new president.

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LEARNING AND Development (L&D) play a pivotal role in ensuring that engineers remain relevant, competitive, and effective in their professions. Terry Collier, learning and development Officer at the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) explores the importance of lifelong learning and how the Society is adapting to promote a culture of continuous professional development.

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NIFTYLIFT'S APPRENTICE team, Elevation Nation, has been crowned winner of the 2025 IMechE Apprentice Automation Challenge (AAC), marking the company’s second consecutive victory in this prestigious national competition.

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Furnace failures can potentially cost refineries and petrochemical plants millions in downtime, but advances in infrared inspection technology are transforming how operators safeguard critical assets.

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THE BRITISH Compressed Air Society’s (BCAS) technical officer, Tim Preece gives an update on the latest standards and legislation impacting the compressed air and vacuum industry.

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IN MODERN automation systems, the demand for compact, interference-resistant connection solutions continues to grow. binder is expanding its existing M8 portfolio with molded, 360° shielded signal connectors.

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Extreme heat, biting cold or driving rain - modern workwear is designed to keep workers safe, comfortable and compliant, with smart fabrics and features that meet the toughest conditions. But choosing the correct workwear requires a careful selection process to ensure it meets the necessary safety standards

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Kärcher is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a series of nationwide community cleaning projects, part of a global programme of 90 initiatives

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VISITOR REGISTRATION is now open for Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2026, the South of England’s leading annual exhibition for engineering and electronics professionals.

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Shaft-mounted gearboxes offer numerous benefits including reduced maintenance, efficiency and cost savings. But these advantages can be compromised if the gearboxes are not installed correctly, explains David Strain

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AIRUSER CAUGHT up with Ashley Quarterman, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society to find out how the past twelve months have been a time of both change and progress in the industry and to learn more about what we can expect into 2026.

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A NEW global report from ABB, developed in partnership with Sapio Research and based on a survey of 3,600 senior decision-makers across multiple sectors, finds that just over half of respondents (55%) have a strategic and proactive plan to modernise facilities and manage out obsolete components like old motors and drives.

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GSM GRAPHIC Arts has over 50 years’ experience in printing. We have a wealth of knowledge that we can share with our customers to ensure the perfect design for any label, nameplate or graphic overlay and to do so we start with the 3 C’s.

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AKZONOBEL COIL and Extrusion Coatings is introducing the industry’s first consultancy-led not-for-profit partnership dedicated to making energy curing a viable, scalable reality for coil coaters and integrated steel manufacturers, globally.

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LEAVING THE military to pursue a civilian career can feel daunting, but the compressed air industry has already proved a perfect fit for many veterans.

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INGERSOLL RAND-DISTRIBUTOR of CompAir compressors, Aircare Compressor Services has strengthened its sales team as it looks to expand its operations further into Derbyshire.  

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Modular automation is transforming warehouse and manufacturing operations as businesses face increasing market volatility, labour shortages and growing demand for efficiency

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