Nigel Smith, CEO of TM Robotics, explains why plastics decoration should no longer be treated only as a secondary finishing process, and how robotics can help manufacturers bring decoration closer to the moulding press.
Greene Tweed has developed a rapid prototyping process for its Xycomp DLF material, helping aerospace customers accelerate metal replacement development projects through faster testing and validation.
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Andrea Incardona, material engineer at materials testing instrumentation manufacturer Instron, explores the relationship between lightweighting and durability.
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The State of the UK Metals Industry Survey 2026/27, which is organised by the UK Metals Council, is looking to gain valuable insight on current trading conditions, the impact of tariffs and how firms are attempting to come to terms with rising energy costs.
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The UK’s materials sector is generating £49bn GVA to the UK’s economy annually and employs 635,000 nationwide, new analysis from the Henry Royce Institute reveals.
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A King’s Award-winning British steel fabricator today warned the Government’s flagship steel protection policy contains a critical flaw which will drive manufacturing overseas. Fabweld Steel Products (FSP) says while the UK will impose significant import tariffs on raw steel from July 1, the policy has failed to do the same for fabricated steel goods.
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