As I write this, Zoom has reported quarterly revenues of more than $1 billion for the first time – but shareholders are getting twitchy as share prices fall because of waning demand.

I guess as more people return to their respective places of work and the furlough scheme comes to an end, that’s only to be expected but I do think digital communication generally is a really good thing. Long before Zoom and the pandemic there was (and still is) Facetime. I have a 17 year old daughter who lives about 230 miles from me and if it wasn’t for this marvel of modern technology, communication between us would have relied on the good old dog and bone. Not ideal.

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UK manufacturing output and orders at record highs

The UK manufacturing industry reached a record high level of output and orders in the last quarter, a new report has revealed today.

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Made in Britain: Bowers Group launches new digital external micrometer

Brand new for 2021, with a large screen and immediate confirmation of results, the DigiMic digital external micrometer from Bowers Group offers quick, simple, and highly accurate measurement of both thickness and outside diameters.

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Hoffmann Group UK introduces guaranteed customer savings scheme

Hoffmann Group UK, one of Europe’s leading system partners for quality tools, workstations and personal protective equipment (PPE), is introducing a new, industry-first offering to existing and prospective customers labelled the Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP).

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Cobot technology takes centre stage

Mills CNC Automation will showcase its latest collaborative robot technology at the Robotics & Automation Show being held at the CBS Arena, Coventry from 2-3 November.

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Measurement Solutions and Virtek sign partnership

UK metrology equipment and design software provider Measurement Solutions Limited (MSL) has announced a new strategic partnership with Virtek.

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Filtermist delivers new service offer for UK customers

One of the UK’s leading industrial filtration specialists is helping its UK customers create the safest possible workplace with a recently launched new offer.

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View the Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2021

The PES Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2021 is a brand new digital publication to help you source the right subcontract solution for your business.

Mazak invests in huge machining centre at Worcester factory

Yamazaki Mazak UK has recently invested in a Versatech V-140N/280 at its European Manufacturing Plant in Worcester.

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Celebrating 60 years of AMOB tube bending machines

Founded in 1960 by António Martins Oliveira Barros, AMOB has progressively become a leading manufacturer of metalworking technologies, providing one of the biggest ranges of specialised equipment for the tube and pipe bending industry worldwide.

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In action: Versitile and powerful Brother machine with Feedio robot

This Whitehouse Machine Tools video shows the versatility of the M300X3, which is accompanied by the Feedio robot for full automation.

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Next level of high performance and deep hole drilling

Even when working in micro dimensions, the WTX Micro from Ceratizit produces the accustomed high WTX performance drilling quality up to 30xD while maintaining maximum positioning accuracy.

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This tool from DC Swiss has cut machining time by over 50%

After another successful trial with the Heule BSF tool, DC Swiss has another happy customer after introducing this tool into its production process.

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The optical measuring solution with the right touch from Zeiss

ZEISS O-INSPECT multisensor measuring machines enable manufacturers to optimally measure each characteristic in compliance with ISO-10360 – optically or by contact.

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