Dust control failures can carry six-figure consequences
A recent HSE prosecution underlines that failure to implement adequate dust control measures can have a range of legal and financial implications for firms, says Elynor Drinkwater
Hart supplies 20 Typhoon doors for Hebrides installation
HART DOOR Systems is celebrating its largest ever order by total weight. The Newcastle upon Tyne-based firm will supply 20 Typhoon doors weighing over 60 tonnes for a contract in the Hebrides
Agentic AI: The missing link in predictive maintenance?
With 68% of UK manufacturers experiencing unplanned downtime last year, maintenance decision-making rests not just on having the right data but making it actionable, says Ali Mustoe-Playfair
South East manufacturers invest £563k in digital technologies
It is estimated the 17 new Made Smarter-backed projects across the South East will generate £3.8m in growth, with 50 new jobs forecast
AWI reinforces nuclear market presence with £150,000 contract boost
ALLOY WIRE International has increased its existing work in the nuclear sector by 15%. The announcement came during the official presentation of its ISO 19443 accreditation by certification specialist LRQA at its Brierley Hill factory this October
Five RFID applications that could transform your warehouse
Logistics companies that have used RFID are said to have improved their efficiency by over 25%
Apex Dynamics showcases expansion into compact AC and DC geared motors at PPMA 2026 with the versatile SGM series
PRECISION GEARBOX specialist Apex Dynamics UK is expanding its product portfolio beyond planetary gearboxes and rack and pinion systems, showcasing its newest range of AC and DC geared motors at the 2026 PPMA processing and packaging machinery show in Birmingham
Bakers Basco secures £25,000 settlement in case involving destruction of reusable bakery equipment
GPS tracking and investigations uncovered repeated movement of bakery delivery assets to a Midlands site, highlighting the cost and waste created when reusable transport equipment is removed from circulation
The enduring case for mechanical indexing
For many high-volume manufacturing applications, particularly within the can-making industry, mechanical indexing technology continues to offer compelling advantages that modern electronic systems often struggle to match, explains Rob Yorke
Rethinking low level access
Working at height carries risks ranging from fatal falls to long-term musculoskeletal injury, and the choice of low level access equipment plays a central role in managing both, says Samuel Butterworth
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