Manufacturing

Manufacturers turn to ‘resilience’ according to PP C&A chief
Manufacturers appear to be investing in key areas that will secure long-term competitiveness rather than speculative growth according to an ...

‘Stefano’ proves the perfect Italian job as AWI claim record export sales
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has enjoyed its best-ever year of Italian sales. ...

Superplastic forming community to gather in Scotland for Euro SPF 2025
Europe’s biggest meeting of superplastic forming expertise is heading to the UK this September, with the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced ...

AddQual’s Metrology-Driven Mission Achieves Breakthrough in Qualification Bottlenecks
The intricacies of developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced components in sectors like aerospace, power generation, and medical demand rigorous qualification ...
Next-Generation Emerson Ultrasonic Welder Gives Manufacturers Greater Production Flexibility, Operational Efficiency
This summer, Emerson will launch the first model in its next-generation Branson™ Polaris Ultrasonic Welding Platform, an innovative, entry-level system ...

Manufacturers hit out at NIC and minimum wage increases as report reveals nearly half fear going out of business
Nearly half of manufacturers (49%) have concerns about their business surviving in the next five years thanks to the impact ...

CBM calls for balanced approach to UK Steel Policy amid US tariff concerns
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) and its 200 members fully support the transition of British steelmakers to greener and ...

£9 million funding boost to bring key semiconductor manufacturing capability to Scotland
New development could cut chip packaging process from months to just days for UK firms A new R&D development designed ...

Industrial AI: the bottom-up revolution
High initial costs, implementation complexity, and lengthy return on investment remain: these misconceptions remain the primary barriers to artificial intelligence ...

NatWest signs up to add its financial services expertise to the CBM
A leading trade body for manufacturers has welcomed its first financial services member into its ranks. The Confederation of British ...