A recent fire at a recycling facility in Widnes, Cheshire, believed to have been caused by a damaged lithium battery from a discarded disposable vape, has highlighted the risks associated with improper battery disposal. As lithium-powered devices become increasingly common, understanding how to safely use, store and recycle batteries is more important than ever, explains Neil Oliver

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ACORN INDUSTRIAL Services, is celebrating following its notable appointment as a Gold Partner for Flender products.

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SENSOR EXPERTS BAUMER have established a new class of sensors following the introduction of their new upgraded smart 2D profile sensors designed to deliver high quality inspection and positioning performance.

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FROM PROTOTYPE tool to podium technology, additive manufacturing is becoming a decisive competitive advantage.

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More than 13,000 sqm already secured as unprecedented market interest puts remaining floorplan locations in high demand

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RS UK and Ireland has published a new white paper highlighting that many UK data centre operators could be exposing themselves to unnecessary operational risk by underestimating the importance of MRO supply chain strategy.

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As machinery becomes more advanced, standard components, especially gearboxes, often fall short. Overcoming this challenge demands custom solutions, engineered to meet precise performance needs, says Dave Walsha

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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%.

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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In plastics manufacturing, the difference between a temperature control unit that lasts for years and one that fails within months often comes down to a single overlooked variable, says Dave Roberts

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A UNIVERSITY of Huddersfield Engineering academic has been honoured with the prestigious Achenbach Medal, a global award recognising outstanding contributions to Structural Health Monitoring.

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FROM THE power modules in electric vehicles (EVs) to the neural processing units driving generative AI, microchips are the defining technology of this era. Integral to the production of semiconductors are wafer thin support frames moulded from a special compound. Entrepreneurial photovoltaic and semiconductor experts Antonia and Marko Omazić selected the IntElect series from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to support their new European venture.

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The organisers of the PPMA Show 2026 have unveiled another high profile keynote speaker to appear at the event: former Dyson CEO and manufacturing powerhouse Martin McCourt.

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DELI 24 is the UK's leading contract HPP processor, supporting food manufacturers across a wide range of categories including baby food, meat, seafood, dairy and prepared products.

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