What the Remnants of Britain’s button industry teach us about the future of manufacturing
Many British towns and cities grew up around manufacturing. The north of England was once the production centre of the world during the industrial revolution. While manufacturing remained important to...
EEF Annual photography competition celebrates British manufacturing with £5,000 prize pot
Photographers of all experience levels are being asked to get snappy and have fun. The EEF Photography Competition, now in its 8th year, is asking photographers to submit images that...
Are UK small and medium-sized manufacturers losing their creative spark?
According to Exact's annual SME Barometer Research, small and medium-sized UK manufacturing businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to design new products for their customers. Exact cite innovation as a...
Hyperloop: Manufacturing plant opens
Hyperloop One has opened its first manufacturing plant, taking a step forward in its goal of helping to shape the future of transportation
Birmingham plastics manufacturer wins £1m worth of new contracts
The UK automotive industry’s boom has positively impacted Birmingham plastic injection moulding specialist Barkley Plastics. The company has announced more than £1m of new contracts, including work producing interior parts...
Aircraft manufacturers use augmented reality to make assembly quicker and more accurate
Augmented reality is beginning to revolutionise the area of aircraft manufacturing. The manufacturers of the Airbus A350 have begun using augmented reality software on handheld tablets, which can be used...