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‘BIG names, BIG innovations, BIG opportunities’: PPMA returns in 2025

‘BIG names, BIG innovations, BIG opportunities’: PPMA returns in 2025

The PPMA Total Show 2025, the UK’s largest event dedicated to processing and packaging machinery, is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham from 23-25 September.

Harris Tweed weaves next-generation technology into centuries-old craft

Harris Tweed weaves next-generation technology into centuries-old craft

Harris Tweed, the Scottish textile brand, is harnessing cutting-edge industrial 3D printing technology to bring a new lease of life to its traditional weaving machines, helping to future-proof the craft for years to come.

From handsprings to heavy springs: Raising the bar of gymnastics equipment

From handsprings to heavy springs: Raising the bar of gymnastics equipment

Lesjöfors recently engineered a series of heavy-duty springs to enhance the performance gained by athletes using sprung floors.

UK manufacturing: Re-igniting the fire

UK manufacturing: Re-igniting the fire

Following his comments on the manufacturing supply chain in DPA’s April 2025 issue, Roger Haw, CEO of Flame Hardeners Ltd., offers his personal thoughts on UK manufacturing in the light of the current world situation.

Solving the nation’s automation equation

Solving the nation’s automation equation

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Robotics and Automation 2025: Powering Your Future conference, hosted by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).

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