Airframe Designs to play key role in world water speed record attempt
Aerospace engineering leader Airframe Designs has become a key partner on an ambitious project to break the world water speed record. The Longbow jet hydroplane project is a collaboration between more than 60 organisations under the banner Jet Hydroplane UK. The ambitious group is aiming to build a new nine-metre...
Walter Appoint Helix as Distributor in the North West
We share a commitment to using the latest cutting-tool technology to help manufacturers reduce processing time and extend tool life. As we expand into the North West it’s important we can offer the most comprehensive range of tooling to support the local manufacturing community. Our long standing relationship with Walter...
Is your business protected?
Is your business protected? With the rapid growth of online shopping and digital transactions, cybercrime is an ever-present threat. Hackers and fraudsters target individuals and businesses alike, exploiting personal data, payment information and network vulnerabilities. Cyberattacks can range from phishing scams and ransomware to identity theft, often causing financial loss, reputational...
Dusty & Low-Visibility Environments: Why Projected Signage Shines
In industrial settings, dust isn’t just a cleaning concern—it’s a safety issue. From aggregates to automotive, many manufacturing and logistics sites deal with airborne particles, heavy machinery, and constant foot traffic. These conditions cause floor surfaces to accumulate dust, oil, and debris, which can quickly obscure traditional floor markings and...
Kyocera SGS to Relocate their European Headquarters to Create Kyocera’s Largest Carbide Tooling Site in Europe
As part of Kyocera Corporation’s global drive to become the world’s leading carbide tooling company, Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Europe Ltd (KSPTE) has announced the relocation of its European Headquarters from Wokingham, Berkshire, to the Kyocera Unimerco facility in Fradley, Staffordshire. This strategic move strengthens Kyocera’s European manufacturing and R&D...
Another Step To Intelligent Coolant Control
Research Project with OPEN MIND Another Step To Intelligent Coolant Control Wessling (Germany), November 25, 2025 – A follow up project by the Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools at Leibniz University Hannover (IFW) together with OPEN MIND Technologies AG has taken the idea of energy savings through demand-based coolant supply...
B&FC Apprentice Takes National Crown!
A B&FC learner has been crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the UK Project Controls Expo. Ellie James (pictured right with the event hosts) is a third-year Project Controls Professional degree apprentice who received this national accolade – sponsored by the Ministry of Defence – at a glitzy Wembley Stadium...
