Six major players in the forging and forming industries have joined the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) Group, just
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The rapid global expansion of Irish warehousing innovators Moffett Automated Storage has led to the announcement of 30 new specialist roles at the company at the recently completed new head
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), in partnership with Premier Publishing & Events, has announced the finalists for the IMR Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards 2022. The IMR Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Hospitality businesses face a damaging combination of mounting costs and supply problems, CGA and Fourth’s new Business Confidence Survey reveals. The exclusive survey of industry leaders shows more than two in three
Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, has celebrated the official opening of the high-tech facility at Anngrove in County Cork. The new 156,000-square-foot development creates capacity for
Ireland’s first ever ‘Digital First’ Day will take place on November 16th 2022 with the goal of putting the power of digital to work in communities across the country, by
Leading foodservice provider Sysco Ireland has revealed plans to double the size of its Northern Ireland operation within five years as part of an ambitious growth strategy. To support this
Britvic has officially opened its most recent canning line at the soft drink manufacturer’s its largest production site at Rugby in England. The state-of-the-art line, already producing internationally known brands including Tango, Pepsi
Eight innovative new projects aim to transform the sustainability of the UK’s foundation industry companies and supply chains. The projects have secured a combined £24 million of UK Research and
PPMA TOTAL Show 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event, is returning to the NEC Birmingham this autumn, and will take place from 27th
An ice cream manufacturer is ready for the summer rush after using technology to transform with the support of Made Smarter. Lakes Ice Cream, based in Kendal, makes 1.2 million
The European Commission has approved a €500 million Irish investment support scheme aimed at incentivising companies to accelerate or expand capital investment in Ireland, including in relation to green and
UK SME manufacturers across all sectors are being urged to accelerate technology adoption to adjust to the economic challenges around the supply chain, energy costs, post-Brexit and COVID. Made Smarter,
Google, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices have announced a new partnership, with a focus on supporting Irish businesses to up-skill digitally and enhance their online capabilities. The newly
The Irish Government has announced funding of €5 million, over 5 years, for the establishment of a Construction Technology Centre to accelerate research and innovation within the construction and built
PPMA Total 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision show, will play host to this year’s PPMA Group Industry Awards. The event will be held
Cobotics Skillnet has announced the launch of two new programmes in association with Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Skillnet Ireland which will address the skills need of Irish manufacturing companies
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has announced that it is building a £80 million gigafactory at its existing site in Royston, UK, to scale up the
UK rocket company Skyrora has taken another important stride towards achieving a sovereign orbital launch from British soil by opening a new manufacturing and production facility, the largest of its
Siemens has partnered with Welsh cybersecurity software company Awen Collective to develop a new, accessible and affordable, managed OT security solution for small and medium enterprises. The project has secured
To create a Net-Zero steel sector in the UK and meet Government targets, a new report from UK Steel calls for a renewed focus on establishing a positive policy environment
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on the 13th of October 2022, will serve as a national forum for manufacturers
A new report sets out the long-term vision for how engineering research will help to tackle key challenges. In the UK, engineers have long been at the heart of technological
The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk has hosted a delegation of political and business leaders from
Businesses around the world are planning major investments in digital technologies to support ambitious expansion plans following lessons learned from
Irish Manufacturing Research, in partnership with Premier Publishing & Events, has announced the new date for the IMR Manufacturing &
A UK manufacturing company is aiming to become a £100 million turnover business by 2026 after investing almost £2 million
This summer, leading branded soft drinks business Britvic is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its Rugby factory in England, by
Expleo, a global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, has announced 200 jobs and the opening of its first regional
Geothermal energy could be the “invisible key” to unlock new energy sources and help meet net zero greenhouse gas emissions
Alexion, AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease group, has announced a €65 million investment in new and enhanced capabilities across its sites in
The European Commission has announced that CeADAR based in UCD, Dublin, and the FactoryxChange consortium in the Irish Midlands are
From tackling climate change to improving digital security, the UK is revolutionising multiple industries by harnessing the power of quantum
BSI, the business improvement and standards company, has been successfully developing and demonstrating future digital solutions with Trace Labs and
With food traceability playing a critical role in the global market and continuing to grow in complexity, the global leader
The construction industry in Ireland commenced 2022 on a solid footing, supported by a strong economy, a buoyant labour market
REE Automotive, a manufacturer of rolling chassis for commercial electronic vehicles, plans to build a highly automated assembly plant in
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) Group, operated by the University of Strathclyde, has announced that it will open a
Small Robot Company (SRC), a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming, has launched its commercial Per Plant Farming robot services.
Battery pioneer Britishvolt will anchor its UK battery scale up facilities in the West Midlands, with an investment exceeding £200
Kingspan, the global leader in advanced insulation and energy-efficient building solutions, is to invest €200 million in a new Building
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced a second international zero-emission bus deal in a fortnight that will see it
The north-west has become a strategic part of the UK multi-billion pound space sector, with the formal launch of a
GSK plc, the London-headquartered science-led global healthcare company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Affinivax Inc, a clinical-stage
Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held
ICS Medical Devices, a leading catheter design and manufacturing services provider, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in
Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen
REE Automotive, an automotive technology company and provider of electric vehicle (EV) platforms, has announced progress towards commercial production, having
Dentaltech, Ireland’s largest provider and manufacturer of bespoke, high-quality dentures for people of all ages, has unveiled cutting-edge technology that
FAST Technologies has been awarded a prestigious Silver System partnership by KUKA Robotics Ireland Ltd, a subsidiary of the KUKA
Researchers at University of Limerick have developed a new material that has the ability to capture toxic chemicals from the
Merck, a leading science and technology company, is expanding its membrane and filtration manufacturing capabilities in Ireland. The company will
Engineers are designing a green ammonia plant that can reliably and efficiently generate ammonia using only intermittent renewable energy as
A leading, advanced robotics research centre is set to adopt a novel, in-house solution to tackling rising energy bills. The
ActionZero, an Irish-owned climate technology company, has announced the establishment of its new manufacturing, research and development centre in Tralee
Valeo has produced its one hundred millionth automotive nearfield camera, which gives the car its rear and surround vision, at
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have invested £20.6 million into innovative projects
Call 5 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF), with a particular focus on the Advanced and Smart Manufacturing sector,
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