‘Net Zero’ roadmap urges Government to act now to unlock £10billion boost for UK foundry sector

Feb 9, 2023

The leading voice for the foundry industry has released a five-point blueprint that will help the castings sector deliver a £10 billion boost to the economy. Published by the Cast Metals Federation (CMF), the Net Zero roadmap is urging Government to create a stable policy environment that focuses on reforming energy markets and providing clean energy, offering incentives for capital investment...

Digital factory tour is ‘great opportunity’ for manufacturing businesses

Feb 8, 2023

Manufacturing businesses have an opportunity to see first-hand the benefits of adopting digital technology at an event in Shropshire. Make UK and Made Smarter West Midlands have organised a digital factory tour at iconsys’ Technology Hub in Stafford Park 16, Telford. Five speakers will present at the event between 1pm and 4.30pm on Thursday, February 16 to give business owners and senior...

Midtherm lasers in on growth after £1.2m machine investment

Jan 20, 2023

A specialist sub-contract laser cutting and forming specialist is reaping the operational and environmental benefits of a £1.2m machine investment. Midtherm Laser, which employs 45 people at its factory on Peartree Lane in Dudley, has increased its capacity and speed of processing thanks to the installation of a new Bystronic Bystar Fiber 12kW laser with part automation. One of the largest...

Hyperbat’s EV battery expertise wins multimillion Lotus Evija contract

Dec 19, 2022

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high-performance electric vehicle battery packs has sealed a multimillion-pound contract to supply batteries to Lotus for its new all-electric Evija, the world’s most powerful production car. Hyperbat was formed to bring together Williams Advanced Engineering’s (WAE) EV battery expertise with Unipart’s capability in manufacturing safety-critical products...

New carbon footprint calculator adds up for Professional Polishing Services

Nov 16, 2022

A new carbon footprint calculator for metal polishing has been created thanks to an exciting tie-up between industry and academia. Professional Polishing Services (PPS), which has created three jobs in the past 12 months, has tapped into funding and advice from the University of Birmingham’s ATETA programme to develop a digital process that will help it identify thousands of pounds of savings on...