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May 8, 2026
AI toolkit to help manufacturers cut complexity
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UK NEWS View All
Leader Chuck offered cornucopia of opportunities at MACH
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026At last month’s MACH 2026 exhibition in Birmingham, Leader Chuck International showcased a broad spectrum...
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Robotics partnership
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026Isembard has entered a partnership with Dexory to manufacture components for its autonomous warehouse robots...
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AI toolkit to help manufacturers cut complexity
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026A new guide from Made Smarter is helping manufacturers cut through AI noise and focus...
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UK’s first commercial waste-to-hydrogen plant
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026Up to 400 construction jobs and 100 permanent roles could be created under plans for...
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Meeting Black Country manufacturing’s energy needs
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026A major UK energy management consultancy has signed a new commercial partnership with the Black...
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New MD named for FANUC UK and Ireland
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026Factory automation specialist FANUC has named Andy Armstrong as the new managing director of FANUC...
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PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026New analysis from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics produced for the recent National Productivity Week shows the UK manufacturing sector has...
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Iconsys launches dedicated industrial cyber security solution
PUBLISHED: May 1, 2026Iconsys has reinforced its commitment to becoming a full industrial lifecycle partner by launching a...
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Subcontractor automates high-accuracy prismatic machining
PUBLISHED: May 1, 2026A bespoke robotic handling cell has been retrofitted to a DMG Mori five-axis vertical machining...
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Instro AI and AMRC showcase commercial impact of AI
PUBLISHED: May 1, 2026Instro AI Solutions has announced the results of its collaborative generative AI trials with AMRC...
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS View All
Fast-lane service for Röhm standard power chucks
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026To enable customers to put Röhm’s standard power chucks into operation on their machine tools...
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Hirschmann presents solutions for precise manufacturing
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026At the 3rd Berlin-Brandenburg Technology Day held recently at the Technical University of Applied Sciences...
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Magnetic clamp has force display and interchangeable poles
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026Roemheld’s recently released R-MAG magnetic clamping system has already received strong feedback from users in...
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Strengthens technology transfer for humanoid robotics
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026At the German Robotics Conference 2026 in Cologne, Schunk and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)...
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Raising precision and efficiency in medical part production
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026A new workpiece clamping system that secures four components at a time for machining, intended...
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Hainbuch milestone: 75 years of work-holding technology
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026When Wilhelm Hainbuch laid the foundation for his company on 1 March 1951 with a...
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Walter integrates SERI clamping systems into its portfolio
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026Machining expert Walter is integrating SERI's high-performance clamping fixtures into its range of services. The...
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Awards for Stratasys
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026Stratasys was recognised with multiple industry awards at the recent 2026 RAPID + TCT conference,...
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Zebra makes investment in Apera AI
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2026Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zebra Technologies Corp, has made a strategic investment...
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Boosting efficiency with automated robot welding system
PUBLISHED: May 1, 2026Panasonic Factory Solutions has implemented its TAWERS G4 Welding Robot System for Stadler Anlagenbau, helping...
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New MD for Regent
PUBLISHED: April 24, 2026One of the UK’s longest-standing precision engineering firms, Regent Engineering, has announced a significant leadership transition, as Stuart Whitehouse has...
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Ficep helps Warrington Fabrications more than double output
PUBLISHED: April 24, 2026Ficep UK has supplied a Valiant CNC drilling line and Tipo D50 to Warrington Fabrications, helping the Cheshire-based steel specialist...
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Subcontractor invests in first five-axis machining centre
PUBLISHED: April 24, 2026When Andy Battensby and Dale Robson launched North Axis Engineering in Cramlington, Northumberland, their goal was to fill a regional...
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Starrag provides Omni Aerospace with precision at altitude
PUBLISHED: April 24, 2026With sunlight glinting off an aircraft wing, it is easy to admire modern aerospace engineering. Behind every precision component, however,...
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Dromafield invests in VMC via machine tool rental scheme
PUBLISHED: April 24, 2026Mills CNC has supplied Dudley-based precision subcontractor Dromafield Engineering with a new DN Solutions fourth-generation DNM 4500 vertical machining centre....
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XYZ 65 LTY-S SUB-SPINDLE TURNING CENTRE PURCHASE SUPPORTSALIGNMENT AT JCF ENGINEERING
PUBLISHED: April 24, 2026Since 2008, when JCF Engineering was founded as a subcontract machining business by JohnFelton, the company has invested in XYZ...
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Finecast welcomes UK industry stakeholders
PUBLISHED: April 17, 2026Finecast, a West Sussex-based precision casting and machining specialist, opened its doors to a diverse delegation last month to address...
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Two new automotive contracts secured by Brandauer
PUBLISHED: April 17, 2026Brandauer has secured two major automotive contracts, reinforcing its strategy to evolve into a long-term engineering partner for global clients....
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A new turn in performance for Cogsdill Nuneaton
PUBLISHED: March 27, 2026Cogsdill Nuneaton Ltd has strengthened its turning operations following investment in aDNX 2100SB multi-tasking mill-turn machine supplied by Mills CNC....
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UK foundry buys estate
PUBLISHED: March 6, 2026A major UK foundry has reinforced its commitment to the Black Country with the purchase of the Moxley Industrial Estate....
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FEATURE ON CNC & CAM View All
Starrag RCS 8.0 CAM software suite now available
PUBLISHED: January 9, 2026Starrag’s new RCS 8.0 CAM software for the machining of turbine blades now has learning capabilities. Demonstrating over 30 years...
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Cetec ERP announces two new AI-driven features
PUBLISHED: January 9, 2026At the recent ERPALOOZA user conference in Texas, Cetec ERP unveiled two major AI-powered automation tools - Document Scan &...
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HMI/SCADA software adds advantageous features
PUBLISHED: September 14, 2025Emerson has released Movicon.NExT Version 4.4, a modern HMI and SCADA platform. Movicon.NExT HMI/SCADA empowers users to create interoperable automation...
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Swiss machining and AI-led automation transform CAM
PUBLISHED: September 12, 2025Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division has unveiled a major release of its Esprit Edge CAM software, addressing productivity and skills challenges...
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Max Hilscher hits peak performance with Vericut
PUBLISHED: September 12, 2025When things go smoothly, everything falls into place – Max Hilscher GmbH is a striking example of how the right...
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KS Composites on fast track with hyperMILL
PUBLISHED: September 12, 2025Imbued in the motorsport industry since Kelvin Smith opened the doors for business in 1985, KS Composites is a manufacturer...
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PTC launches Arena to mitigate supply chain risks
PUBLISHED: September 12, 2025PTC has announced the release of its Arena product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solution that will...
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CADCAM delivers major productivity gains for Nova
PUBLISHED: September 12, 2025Nova Laboratories’ investment in BobCAD-CAM software and associated programmer training from Mills CNC’s Training Academy, is improving the productivity and...
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Even better user experience with latest Tebis
PUBLISHED: June 1, 2025For over 40 years, Tebis has provided CAD/CAM/MES software solutions and related services to a wide range of manufacturing sectors....
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Vericut cuts granite machining risks at Reitz
PUBLISHED: May 30, 2025Reitz Natursteintechnik KG is an expert in the planning, design and manufacturing of highly precise machine components made from granite....
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February 20, 2020AUCTIONS View All
Online Auction – Cottrill & Co
PUBLISHED: September 9, 2025Last Remaining Items - Tacchi, Mori Seiki CNC Lathes, Alesa Monti/Giddings & Lewis Horizontal Borers, Cogsdill Boring Heads, PEC Cladding...
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Online Auction – Cottrill & Co
PUBLISHED: September 9, 2025Range of Large Capacity Machining Centres & Milling Machines, EDM, Try-Out Press & Mould Making Machinery previously used by Borromini...
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