Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 is shaping up to be the best yet
Clear your calendars, mark yourself as busy and schedule in Smart Manufacturing Week 2026. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 3-4 June, this is the place where changemakers can find insights, solutions and connections for their manufacturing and engineering projects. This year the show is welcoming over 136 new exhibitors...
Rising Energy Costs and Their Impact on Aerospace Manufacturers
How Solar Can Protect Margins and Strengthen Long‑Term Resilience The aerospace manufacturing sector is one of the most energy‑intensive industries in the UK. From precision machining and composites production to environmental testing and large‑scale assembly, operations rely heavily on consistent, high‑quality power. As energy costs continue to rise and remain...
Themis Merge Will Supercharge Lancashire’s Workforce Development
North West Business Training and Themis have announced a strategic merger. Operating under the unified Themis brand, the training arm of Burnley College, this merger will consolidate expertise to strengthen workforce development, elevate regional skills and provide Lancashire employers with unmatched access to industry-leading commercial training. This strategic alignment brings...
Secure, Dedicated, and On-Time: Cal Delivery Joins the NWAA to Support the North West Aerospace Supply Chain
With the summer exhibition season approaching and the rigorous security demands of the aerospace sector increasing, Cal Delivery is proud to offer NWAA members a logistics partnership where ‘service means everything.’ As the North West continues to drive approximately 25% of the UK’s aerospace industry, the need for precision-led logistics...
One ticket, eight events: the UK’s leading manufacturing and engineering gathering returns in June 2026
The UK manufacturing sector stands at a critical junction, balancing digital transformation, supply chain resilience and the drive towards net zero. Identifying practical, actionable strategies to meet these challenges remains a key priority for industry professionals. On 3-4 June 2026, a unique collaboration of leading industry events will take place...
Strengthening UK Manufacturing While Reducing Operating Costs
How HDL supports reshoring and efficiency through precision engineering and advanced gas solutions. In today’s increasingly unstable geopolitical climate, businesses across the UK are rethinking how and where they manufacture. Global supply chain disruptions, rising transport costs, and energy price volatility have exposed the risks of relying heavily on overseas...
Mastering workspaces for modern manufacturing: bott at MACH 2026
bott is returning to MACH 2026, bringing its expertise in workspace efficiency and organisation to the UK’s leading manufacturing exhibition. Visitors can find bott at Stand 6-159 to discover how mastering space and time can transform modern manufacturing environments. At this year’s show, bott will showcase what can be achieved...
