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Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, recently visited the new Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab in Newcastle, exploring the facility that will enable companies in the North East to scale faster.

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Chris Iveson, the CEO and Co-Founder of FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, has shared four predictions for how he believes smart factory operations will evolve in 2025:

Renishaw has announced it recently hosted a special event at its Miskin manufacturing facility in South Wales, celebrating the intersection of cutting-edge additive manufacturing (AM) technology and high-performance sports. Team GB cyclists Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell visited Renishaw to share their experiences, inspiring the next generation of STEM innovators and highlighting Renishaw’s contribution to Great Britain’s Olympic success.

On 23rd October 2024, the National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, hosted its 12th annual Industry Open Day, marking its most successful event to date. Over 300 attendees, including students and representatives from national and international companies, gathered to explore advancements in hydraulics, electro-hydraulics, pneumatics, control, and automation technologies.

On October 30 and 31, 2024, over 9,800 engineering and manufacturing professionals flocked to the NEC, Birmingham, to attend the 15th edition of Advanced Engineering. Across the two days, visitors witnessed the very latest that the industry had to offer, with over 400 exhibitors showcasing their innovations.

A new industry report underscores the critical importance of optimising MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) supply chains to enhance maintenance strategies and operational efficiency. PWE explores the key findings, focusing on the implications for maintenance professionals and offering strategies to optimise maintenance practices through improved MRO supply chain management.

Companies that want to collaborate on government-backed environmental projects are being urged to contact Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI).

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Editor's Comment 

The recent released ‘Performance in Focus’ 2024 Maintenance Engineering Report by RS, in collaboration with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), offers significant insights into the evolving challenges faced by maintenance professionals across the UK and Ireland. Based on responses from nearly 400 maintenance professionals working in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and intralogistics, the report sheds light on key industry issues ranging from talent shortages to the management of unscheduled downtime.

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