The Manufacturing Growth Programme Creates 12,435 SME Jobs – But Is It Enough?

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Oct 4, 2023 2:12:00 PM

Since its inception in October 2016, the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) has been seen as a catalyst for job creation and business expansion in the UK's manufacturing sector. Over the years, the programme has supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across England, resulting in the creation or preservation of more than 12,435 jobs.

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Topics: Domestic Manufacturing, manufacturing, UK Manufacturing, #ukmanufacturing

4 Benefits Of Gundrilling For Injection Moulding

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Sep 27, 2023 2:04:00 PM

Injection moulding is a widely used manufacturing process in industries as varied as automotives, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food production. To produce high-quality injection mould tools, precision drilling of deep holes with a high length-to-diameter ratio is often necessary, which is why CNC gundrilling is often chosen.

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Topics: Gundrilling

Industrial Manufacturing On The Road To Net Zero

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Sep 20, 2023 2:09:00 PM

The UK has agreed an ambitious plan to tackle climate change by achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The industrial manufacturing sector, which has a key role to play in reducing the emission of GHGs, has made rapid progress in this area in the past three decades. In 2021, the manufacturing industry emitted approximately 80 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, a fall of 40 per cent since 1990.

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Topics: net zero, #netzero

How Manufacturing Industry Lead Times Have Gone From Weeks To Months

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Sep 12, 2023 9:17:00 AM

Short lead times have always been enticing for customers but, in recent years, manufacturers have found it harder to offer fast turnaround times. The global pandemic, war in Europe, shortages of raw materials, and spikes in consumer demand have redefined manufacturing timetables, which is why it’s more important than ever to outsource specialist precision engineering to reduce waiting times without compromising on product quality.

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Topics: Domestic Manufacturing, manufacturing, supply chain

Honing: A Key Element Of Formula 1

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Sep 6, 2023 11:00:00 AM

Honing is a precision machining process that plays a crucial role in many areas of manufacturing and industry, but there are few applications more demanding than Formula 1.

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Topics: CNC Honing

3 Manufacturing Trends For Q3-Q4 2023

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Aug 10, 2023 1:00:00 PM

The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving in response to technological advances, changing consumer expectations, and global market dynamics.

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Topics: manufacturing, UK Manufacturing

5 Benefits Of Local Manufacturing In The Supply Chain

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Aug 8, 2023 1:00:00 PM

With the rise of global shipping routes, international communication networks, and digital technologies, it is unsurprising that many businesses viewed overseas markets as a powerful opportunity to reduce costs and improve profits.

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Topics: manufacturing, UK Manufacturing

Is The UK Manufacturing Industry Growing?

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Aug 3, 2023 1:00:00 PM

The UK manufacturing industry has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, but positive signs suggest a promising future is on the horizon.

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Topics: manufacturing, UK Manufacturing

What Is The Impact Of Effective Manufacturing Supply Chain Management?

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Aug 1, 2023 1:00:00 PM

In an economic landscape that has experienced considerable volatility in recent years due to the impact of Brexit and the global pandemic, manufacturing companies face numerous challenges in optimising their operations to maximise profitability.

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Topics: manufacturing, Supply Chain UK

From Inspection To Delivery: Safeguarding Quality With Enhanced Packaging

Posted by Andrea Wilson on Jul 25, 2023 12:50:00 PM

You outsource your CNC honing or other machining to a third-party specialist, you need absolute confidence that your machined components will meet exacting specifications, with no deviation from the exceptional quality for which your business is known. Outsourcing honing is a cost-effective and logical decision that reduces your long-term expenses and protects your brand’s reputation for superior products; therefore, it’s vital that your sub-contract partner matches your commitment to quality.

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Topics: News, manufacturing, UK Manufacturing

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