Editor’s comment for April 2019

The fact we’re running a ‘Connected Manufacturing’ section in this issue provides me with an excuse to reflect on the absolutely cataclysmic speed at which technology is advancing.

Let’s rewind a bit. Technology is always progressing but the rate of that change has never been as rapid as it is now. The past 10 years of ‘progress’ has been unprecedented – a point that was really driven home to me following a recent conversation with my Dad. He’s 88 now and a seasoned ex-engineer.

In the early 1950s he completed a five year apprenticeship at Chatham Dockyard – a massive local employer in its heyday with more than 10,000 members of staff on its books…

Read more

Blum-Novotest’s demo room proves a major hit with customers

Customers interested in test driving Blum-Novotest’s range of products now have the opportunity to ‘try before they buy’. The company has invested in upgrading the Demonstration Room at its UK…

Read more

Aerospace industry: Aircraft deliveries in Q1 worth £6.5bn to UK economy

The global aerospace industry delivered 311 aircraft in the first quarter of 2019, including 88 wide-bodies aircraft. The total deliveries from January to March 2019 are worth up to an estimated £6.5 billion…

Read more

UK automotive supplier invests in new driverless vehicle logistics

Automotive supplier Brose is using the latest technology to optimise its logistics operation, improve efficiencies and win new business on future model launches. Brose, which provides seat structures and window…

Read more

Government launches £200m new funding for innovative businesses

Innovative companies across the UK will benefit from £200 million of government support to ensure they can access the finance they need to grow. The Exchequer Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has marked the…

Read more

Phase 4 expansion granted at advanced manufacturing park

Sheffield Business Park (SBP), one of the largest business parks in Yorkshire, has today received approval of its ‘Phase 4’ expansion plan. The plan will see the 18 Acres (7.3 ha) of land between Europa…

Read more

Made in Wales: Aston Martin’s first all-electric car revealed

Aston Martin has revealed its first production-ready all-electric car – the Rapide E – at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show. Unveiled by Aston Martin executive vice president & chief creative officer…

Read more

View the Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2019

The PES Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2019 is a brand new digital publication to help you source the right subcontract solution for your business.

How a brake caliper for a Bugatti Chiron is made using 3D printing

How does metal 3D printing work? Here a brake caliper for a Bugatti Chiron is made using the selective laser melting (SLM) process. SLM, also known as direct metal laser sintering or laser powder bed…

Read more

Smarter cutting fluid management

Now available in the UK from Carillon Industrial Services (CIS), the WillFill is a machine tool coolant monitoring system that gathers data on the condition of metalworking fluids, maintains and adjusts…

Read more

Why Visit Automechanika Birmingham 2019?

Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s leading exhibition for the vehicle production sector, returns to the NEC from 4-6 June 2019. Find solutions across connected & autonomous vehicles, lightweight…

Read more

How the HP Jet Fusion 3D printer works as an end-to-end solution

The HP Jet Fusion 3D printer is an end-to-end solution made up of a printer, build unit and processing station with fast cooling. An enclosed, automated processing station provides a cleaner loading…

Read more