newsACCU, THE Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier, has announced its return to exhibit at STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber, 1-2 July 2026 at Events North, Leeds, in a bid to inspire young people with the wide range of career opportunities in engineering.
newsACCU HAS appointed Dan Jack as CEO. Co-founder and outgoing CEO Martin Ackroyd moves into a newly created chief digital officer role, remaining on the Board of Directors to drive the company’s digital and technology vision.
newsPRECISION ENGINEERING component distributor Accu, based in Huddersfield, has completed a groundbreaking STEM pilot project with Holmfirth High School that challenged pupils to design and build their own Antweight combat robots, with the company now looking to gather interest from schools with a view to rolling out the programme across the West Yorkshire region.
newsPRECISION ENGINEERING component distributor Accu, based in Huddersfield, has demonstrated its commitment to STEM by sponsoring three successful student teams, in the Race2Space Rocketry competition, a national propulsion competition and education initiative designed to boost the UK space sector.
newsINDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS are not what they used to be. Automation has grown, processes have become more complex and safety expectations are higher than ever.
newsAlastair Morris, MD of Huddersfield-based precision engineering components distributor Accu, chaired an important industry panel discussion that focused on the optimisation of digitalisation, stating that “Embracing new technologies isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity for staying competitive in today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape.”
productCOMPONENT SUPPLIER, Accu, has invested upwards of £13,000 on specialist equipment to improve the speed and quality of its in-house thread locking solution.
productAccu, a leading precision engineering components supplier, is set to showcase its innovative AccuBots at Smart Manufacturing Week in Birmingham. The interactive robot battles will demonstrate the strength and resilience of Accu’s high-performance fasteners, offering engineers a unique, hands-on insight into precision components, 3d printing and robotics.
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