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Driving fibreglass manufacturing into the digital age

Driving fibreglass manufacturing into the digital age

A fibreglass manufacturer is transforming its operations after embracing strategy, technologies and skills through Made Smarter.

The Big Stewpot Theory

The Big Stewpot Theory

In this opinion piece, Roger Haw, CEO of Sheffield-based heat treatment specialist Flame Hardeners, reflects on the UK Government’s impact on the current state of the manufacturing sector, explaining how this has led to what he describes as ‘The Big Stewpot Theory’.

Engineering the future: Why lifelong learning is the ultimate innovation tool

Engineering the future: Why lifelong learning is the ultimate innovation tool

Change in UK engineering and manufacturing is happening faster than ever. With digital technology, automation, green innovations and the push toward net zero transforming the industry, the idea of a job for life based on a single skill is no longer realistic. Today, the most valuable tool an engineer can have is the ability to keep learning and adapting throughout their career.

Innovation in design and manufacture returns to Farnborough

Innovation in design and manufacture returns to Farnborough

The UK's premier annual trade fair, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, concluded its most successful show to date in early February 2025. Celebrating its 28th anniversary this year, the international event will again see equally strong visitor attendance, exceeding 10,000, and more than 500 exhibitors.

Building better tumour models: How 3D bioprinting supports cancer research

Building better tumour models: How 3D bioprinting supports cancer research

Cancer remains one of the most challenging and costly diseases to treat. With global cases rising each year and the average cost of developing one cancer drug reaching $4.4 billion, there is a growing need for research processes that improve both efficiency and effectiveness. This is where approaches like 3D bioprinting can play a role, offering the ability to build cancer models that closely resemble actual human tumours and replicate their responses to treatments in development.

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