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Fixing a machine vs buying a new one

12/08/2020

Companies are often faced with the dilemma – to repair or replace? An important piece of machinery has failed, a crucial element of a process or production line. Biting the bullet and replacing it can be expensive, however, is it worth spending money on repairing ageing equipment?

“We must raise girls and boys who are assertive”

12/08/2020

According to the latest statistics by Engineering UK, 42 percent of girls between 14-16 would consider a career in engineering. However, only 12.37 percent of UK engineers are women.

How the manufacturing industry is future proofing against pandemics

30/07/2020

The manufacturing industry, like all sectors, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, from supply chains to the factory floor. Tim Parkinson, Airedale Springs’ Chairman, believes that something has to change now, so that manufacturers can prevent a similar situation from happening again.

The real reason female engineers are still a rarity

24/07/2020

There’s no denying that there is a gender imbalance when it comes to engineering. In the UK, only 12% of engineers are female.

Coal and COVID: The road to recovery

30/06/2020

For my first editorial column, I thought I’d investigate the impact of the pandemic on the environment.

Editors Blog

Fixing a machine vs buying a new one

“We must raise girls and boys who are assertive”

How the manufacturing industry is future proofing against pandemics

The real reason female engineers are still a rarity

Coal and COVID: The road to recovery