Level 3 Surface Finisher Apprenticeship | Aerospace & Defence Pathway
Level 3 Surface Finisher Apprenticeship – Aerospace & Defence Pathway Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is introducing a new apprenticeship designed to develop specialist skills within the aerospace and defence sector, starting February 2026 About the role Surface Finishers play a critical part in ensuring components meet strict quality...
Boosting productivity with the HPR400 reaming system from MAPAL: Three new solutions
Complex processes and high quality requirements call for fine machining systems that are effective, precise and easy to use. With HPR400 and HPR400 plus for ultra-productive reaming of large diameters, MAPAL is meeting precisely these requirements. The multi-bladed tool systems offer the advantage that the inserts with one (HPR400) or...
Redefining Precision: The World’s First Truly Synchronous 64-Channel Miniature Pressure Scanner Launches in Europe
Evolution Measurement, the UK and Northern Europe sales channel partner for Scanivalve, is pleased to announce the launch of the Scanivalve MPS4264 Gen2, the latest generation of the industry-defining intelligent miniature Ethernet pressure scanner. A decade after the original MPS revolutionised pressure measurement with its compact, self-contained design and built-in...
SC21 Silver award for Hyde Aero Products & VPE.
We’ve just achieved the ADS SC21 Silver Award for Operational Excellence! From Bronze in 2022 and 2024, and even a special award earlier this year for Outstanding Commitment to Continuous Improvement, our SC21 journey has been nothing short of amazing. Victoria Production Engineering also picked up its first Silver award...
Cobots vs. Recruitment Costs: Why UK Manufacturers Are Choosing Automation
The landscape of UK manufacturing is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Businesses are grappling with a perfect storm of labour shortages, spiralling recruitment costs, and the continuous pressure of wage increases is impacting bottom lines. In this increasingly challenging environment, a growing number of manufacturers are discovering the powerful solution...
Custom solutions for modern manufacturing requirements
Productivity supplier with a full range of services Product innovations at MAPAL are always aimed at supporting and developing customers’ productivity. Services so far have ranged from tool design and tool management to production line support. Now the tool manufacturer is going a step further and offering complete turnkey solutions...
Heamar Appoints New Head of Operations to Support Continued Growth
Heamar, a leading tooling solution specialists within aviation and has announced the appointment of a new Head of Operations as the company continues to scale its services and expand its global footprint. The appointment reflects Heamar’s sustained growth across its core business areas, and as demand for efficient, compliant, and...
