Many manufacturers are limiting their own growth by relying too heavily on overstretched in-house production. Taking a fresh look at what can be outsourced could be the key to restoring capacity while ensuring efficiency, says Andy Whittaker

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A major investment in low-pressure die casting and materials development is positioning a UK foundry to meet growing demand for lighter, high-integrity components across rail and aerospace, as manufacturers look to cut weight without compromising strength or performance

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With more than 500 exhibitors and a programme of live demonstrations and Knowledge Hubs, MACH 2026 will enable manufacturers to explore the technologies shaping the next phase of UK manufacturing

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NULOGY HAS launched Nulogy Maintenance, a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) built to connect machine health directly to plant performance data.

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CFTS, THE national standard for Thorough Examinations, has issued a warning that workplace equipment may require extra inspections due to ‘exceptional circumstances’ to fully comply with LOLER 98.

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MOST COMPANIES believe they’ve got track and trace under control.

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ENERSYS WILL showcase its latest battery technology for commercial fleets at Transport 2026. The event, which will take place at NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm, Norway, from 23-25 April, is expected to attract more than 14,000 visitors from across the transport and logistics sector.

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THE UK'S small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are bracing themselves for further economic shocks in the pipeline and are already struggling to fund apprenticeships, which threatens the skills provision required to power growth.

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BMW has commissioned a fleet of 130 hydrogen fuel cell-powered Automated Guided Vehicles at its Leipzig assembly plant, following a three-year trial that demonstrated higher uptime, operational efficiency and zero-emission performance compared with battery-powered AGVs

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By transforming imperfect signals into stable, accurate and actionable information, sensor interface ASICs play a vital role in ensuring reliable real-time measurement, robust control and long-term system performance, says Ross Turnbull

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A new patented rail platform system enables the sustainable transport of large construction equipment across Europe by rail, as demonstrated in the successful trial shipment of a Develon crawler excavator from the Netherlands to Italy.

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Vibration analysis is a key tool in condition-based maintenance for air compressors, detecting early signs of bearing wear, imbalance and misalignment without halting production. Moving from fixed-interval servicing to data-led decisions helps prioritise work, avoid needless overhauls and pave the way for predictive maintenance, explains Ben John

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UNPLANNED DOWNTIME, rising maintenance costs, and increasing pressure on production teams are constant challenges for today’s manufacturing leaders.

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OVER THE course of my career in the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) space, I’ve gained first-hand insight into the mounting pressures confronting modern organisations.

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REFRESCO HAS installed the first Sidel SWING Evo tunnel pasteuriser at its production site in Sulmona.

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Trailblazing leadership programmes help manufacturers drive change at strategic and operational levels

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MUTING ENABLES uninterrupted material flow in automated systems, but incorrect implementation can create safety gaps that require alternative safety concepts.

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As floor space becomes increasingly constrained across workshops and small industrial sites, compressed air system design is shifting toward more integrated, space-efficient solutions that simplify installation while maintaining performance and compliance

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INDUSTRIAL SERVICES are changing the way facilities of all shapes and sizes modernise, but they also present an opportunity in settings like life sciences, biomanufacturing and smart factories that have already proven a commitment to digital transformation. 

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EXCITATION AND Engineering Services (EES) attended the Steam Turbine and Generator User Group (STGUG) conference on 10 March 2026, to present a system refurbishment case from Carsfad Power Station’s excitation architecture.

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