THE MANUFACTURING Technologies Association has warned that newly announced US tariffs on UK exports risk becoming the tipping point for British manufacturers already under severe pressure from soaring energy costs, rising employment taxes and chronic skills shortages.

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JOHN CRANE has retrofitted a mechanical seal on a large underflow thickener slurry pump at a major copper mining operation, cutting the clean water needed for sealing by around 288,000 litres per day and supporting a move away from frequent, high-risk maintenance interventions on a production-critical asset. 

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THE UNITED Kingdom Lubricants Association’s Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group (MWFPSG) is spotlighting its industry-first guidance on the use of marketing performance claims for metalworking fluids.

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A FRENCH petrochemical company has been saved from a costly extended shutdown following a time-critical restart of its production units that had to be completed within 72 hours.

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EXCESSIVE WALKING in warehouses, shop floors or distribution centres is a major source of inefficiency. In more manual operations, some pickers and operators can walk up to 12 miles a day, so anything than can be done to reduce travel distance over shifts will have a positive impact on your productivity.

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The free to download guide, co-authored by UK Government AI champion Chris Dungey, helps SMEs move from hype to real-world impact, driving practical adoption

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IN INDUSTRIAL glass manufacturing, reliability is critical. In Italy’s largest industrial glass production plant, operations run continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even a short interruption in compressed air supply can disrupt production processes and impact output.

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WHEN CATASTROPHIC flooding struck Novelis' aluminum manufacturing facilities in Sierre, Switzerland, the company faced a potential crisis that could have disrupted global automotive supply chains serving major automotive manufacturers. Working with ABB's emergency response teams, Novelis restored critical operations within 60 days.

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AS INDUSTRIAL facilities become increasingly automated, connected and data-driven, reliable connectivity infrastructure is playing a central role in plant performance and operational continuity. Responding to these evolving industrial requirements, German connectivity specialist LAPP is expanding its portfolio with a new generation of solutions designed for automation, robotics and demanding industrial environments.

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The British Safety Industry Federation has reported high levels of non-compliance in PPE sourced outside its Registered Safety Supplier Scheme. Testing indicates that technical failures, missing certification, and incorrect marking are combining to create avoidable procurement and safety risks

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Maintec is the longest-standing exhibition for the predictive maintenance, reliability and asset management industry and attracts the most ground-breaking products and services in the sector, helping to extend product lifecycles by providing fast solutions and servicing

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After two profitable bootstrapped years, the Zurich-based industrial AI company will accelerate deployment of its end-to-end thermal monitoring platform across sawmills, recycling, mining, chemical processing, oil and gas, and maritime operations - categories where fire and downtime risk are increasingly outpacing what insurers are willing to cover.

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A BOLTON manufacturer specialising in solids handling and processing equipment says a Government-backed leadership programme is helping it strengthen operations, embrace digitisation and support long-term growth.

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WHETHER YOU are producing widgets or pumps, food products or fillers, or complex heat transfer equipment, the components of good customer service remain the same.

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MAINTENANCE HAS traditionally been seen as a cost to minimise, though many manufacturers now recognise it as a strategic priority. Despite this, there is still work to be done, says Chris Johnson

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THE MANUFACTURING Technologies Association (MTA), organisers of the UK’s national event for engineering and manufacturing MACH, has confirmed its support for Manufacturing Solutions Ireland 2027, strengthening collaboration across the UK and Irish manufacturing sectors.

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A South Korean LNG operator deployed Flir's optical gas imaging and AI plume detection to strengthen methane monitoring in outdoor, unmanned pressure regulation facilities

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CHOOSING HYGIENE-COMPLIANT IT solutions for food and pharmaceutical operations is more important than ever, given the stringent compliance and regulatory requirements. Ensuring you have the right technology at the plant level is critical.

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DIXON SPECIALISES in manufacturing metallic hose assemblies tailored for a variety of demanding industrial applications.

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In 1986, Top Gun was in the cinemas and the first Nintendo consoles were landing in living rooms. Out on factory floors, control systems were still, mostly, serious grey boxes that did one job at a time. Enter PC-based control, a new philosophy and a new era in automation and machine-building. Mark Richards, reflects on the 40th anniversary of Beckhoff’s first PC-based controller.

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