productSCHAEFFLER IS a new ‘anchor partner’ to the Stuttgart-based STARTUP AUTOBAHN innovation platform. This platform brings established companies and startups together with the objective of developing new technologies and bringing them to market readiness more rapidly.
productCollaboration is the key to powering forward the post-pandemic recovery and capitalising on the opportunity of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, industry leaders told the Made Smarter: journey to digital manufacturing conference.
productThe UK branch of the global manufacturing and factory automation specialist Radwell International opened their doors on 10 March 2011 and now 10 years later the company reflects on its successes and challenges.
productNSK HAS completed the acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro), a global condition monitoring system (CMS) specialist. Following the initial announcement on 10 December 2020, finalising the purchase of B&K Vibro from Spectris Plc. will further strengthen NSK’s ability to meet customer demand for automation, labour savings, smart technology and environmentally sustainable solutions.
newsUDC IRELAND and PPG are to jointly establish a new manufacturing site in Shannon, Ireland, for the production of UDC’s highly efficient, high-performing UniversalPHOLED materials. The new facility will be designed to double the production capacity and diversify the manufacturing base for UDC’s phosphorescent emitters to meet growing organic light emitting diode (OLED) market demand and evolving industry requirements.
newsSUREWERX, A leading manufacturer of PPE safety products, tools and equipment, announces the global expansion of its safety products into Europe, through its Jackson Safety brand.
productSIEMENS HAS boosted its professional training offering in industrial networks to combat the skills shortage among manufacturers modernising networks and becoming 5G ready.
newsTHE HULTAFORS Group has completed acquisition of the Fristads, Kansas and Leijona protective wear brands following approval by the relevant competition authorities. They join Snickers Workwear in Europe’s market-leading portfolio of Protective Wear and PPE brands
productTHE MANUFACTURING Technologies Association (MTA), the trade body representing the UK’s engineering-based manufacturing technology suppliers, has pledged its commitment to continue working with Europe’s manufacturers – and called on politicians in the UK to back this important industry
newsBRITISHVOLT, THE company behind the project to build the UK’s first lithium-ion battery gigaplant, has joined Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation.
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