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International aerospace manufacturers improve uptime, productivity, and planning, gaining valuable production capacity to meet the demand for orders from their global OEMs and Tier 1 customers. AVPE Systems, a manufacturer of components and assemblies for the aerospace industry, has achieved a 30 per cent increase in shop floor uptime since implementing FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, it […]

Deepfake technology, which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create highly realistic but fake images, audio, and videos, is rapidly emerging as a significant threat in the cyber security landscape. As cyber criminals adopt this technology to exploit vulnerabilities, businesses must understand its implications and strengthen their defences. What are Deepfakes? Deepfakes involve the use of […]

Matsuura Machinery Ltd is thrilled to announce that, through the generous support of our customers, suppliers and staff, we have successfully raised £31,855 for the Stroke Association. The substantial amount was raised through a combination of donations made to our JustGiving page and gifts to be used in a raffle. For every donation made, Matsuura […]

Bowers Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Kingswell as the new Director of Sales, Marketing, and Service. In this role, Ryan will lead the teams across home and export sales, marketing, and service and support. Additionally, he will oversee the Camberley customer service operation and site management. Effective July 15, 2024, this […]

Bowers Group has assisted DPMS in the development of an advanced rail tip measurement solution that reduces inspection of milling wheels time by 97.5%, transforming industry standards. Collaborating with its distributor, H. Roberts, Bowers Group worked to construct a tailored solution for the tip measurement station, enabling the system to work effectively and offer improved […]

SPS Technologies, a world-leading specialist fasteners, assemblies and precision components manufacturer for the aerospace sector has increased productivity by 23%, which equates to 273 additional productive hours per week across 15 machines, after utilising smart technology from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics. Employing 335 people at its site in Leicester, UK, SPS Technologies operates as part of PCC […]

Bowers Group is delighted to announce the release of the Trimos V1 and V1+ height gauges. Designed for consistency and accuracy, the V1 offers user-friendly features for immediate application, guaranteeing reliable and precise measurements. “We are excited to introduce the Trimos V1 and V1+ height gauges to the UK market,” said Ryan Kingswell, UK Sales […]

As a manufacturer of precision turned and milled components, NEIDA runs a successful apprenticeship scheme from manufacturing locations in Stoke-on-Trent and the Isle-of-Wight and believes that the key to closing the ever-increasing Skills Gap is getting the next generation interested in engineering.   Declan’s Apprenticeship at NEIDA Starting an apprenticeship can be a pivotal opportunity […]

Bowers Group’s precision measurement expertise played a crucial role in supporting the University of Wolverhampton Racing Team (UWR) with the manufacture of an adaptor plate. Used by OEM manufacturers such as Morgan, MINI, and Toyota, adaptor plates convert the standard oil heat exchanger on the BMW B48 variant engine into an external oil cooler system. […]

With research indicating that more than 90 per cent of manufacturers are planning or progressing smart factory initiatives, a new report reveals the strategies taken to make them successful Manufacturing is one of the UK’s leading industries in digital transformation, with nine in every ten manufacturers planning or progressing smart factory initiatives, according to a […]