Make UK holding National Manufacturing Conference
10/02/2023 by Mark
Manufacturing organisation Make UK has unveiled details for this year’s incarnation of the National Manufacturing Conference. The event, titled “Inspiring Solutions”, will take place on Tuesday, March 7 at the QEII Conference Centre in London.
EV production gives reasons for optimism
03/02/2023 by greg
While the UK automotive sector had a disappointing year in 2022, the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says that the growing production of electric vehicles provides the industry with some…
Fortescue founder to build UK battery factory
26/01/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Andrew Forrest, the founder and chairman of Australian iron ore giant Fortescue, gave the UK automotive sector an unexpected boost when he said he would open a plant to make batteries for electric vehicles (EVs)…
Shell Recharge to use MFG’s chargers
24/01/2023 by Mark
Users of Shell’s electric vehicle (EV) charging service will be able to make use of MFG’s own network of chargers through the Shell Recharge app thanks to a new roaming agreement between the two companies.
New strategic partnership for FUCHS and L.B. Foster
30/12/2022 by greg
Leading lubricant maker FUCHS has agreed with L.B. Foster Company to enter into a new strategic partnership aimed at developing new friction management solutions for the global rail market.
Toyota to develop hydrogen-powered Hilux in the UK
26/12/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Multinational automotive producer Toyota, in cooperation with select partners, has secured funding from the UK government in developing a version of its iconic Hilux pick-up truck that will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
CBI: Manufacturing key to UK economic recovery
12/11/2022 by Mark
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has published a new report titled ‘Made in the UK’, in which it makes the case that given sufficient support, the UK’s manufacturing sector could be key to reviving…
Industrial tech projects to receive £14 million in funding
15/10/2022 by Mark
The UK Government has announced a total of £13.7 million in funding for 12 projects under the Made Smarter Innovation Challenge of the UKRI’s Sustainable Smart Factory Competition, which focuses on supporting improved productivity through…
TotalEnergies to work on decarbonizing cement plant
10/10/2022 by Richard
Energy major TotalEnergies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Belgian cement manufacturer Holcim to work on solutions aimed at decarbonising one of its cement manufacturing plants.
New consortium formed to advance additive manufacturing
06/10/2022 by Mark
A new consortium has been formed to advance the productivity of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), with members including leading academics, scale-ups and engineering firms for Europe and the UK.
Manufacturing group on recruitment drive
06/09/2022 by greg
The Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), a consortium of a specialist engineering design agency and eight subcontract manufacturers, has urged people
Loop Energy to open new UK hub
23/08/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Canadian firm Loop Energy has announced its intention to open a new facility in Grays, Essex to supply the commercial vehicle