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EEF urges government to value the resources in waste

Manufacturers’ organisation EEF believes that the government’s 2011 Review of Waste Policy in England should have done more to value the resources that can be found in waste.
Published by: Lyndon White – Thu 26 Jan 2012 | More ›
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Global Manufacturing Festival announces guest speaker from Boeing

This year’s Global Manufacturing Festival in Sheffield will feature Sir Roger Bone, president of Boeing UK, as a guest speaker.
Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 24 Jan 2012 | More ›
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Exports lead 2011 rise in UK car manufacturing

UK car manufacturing rose by 5.8 per cent in 2011 with record levels of exports seen as being the major factor in this growth.
Published by: Lyndon White – Thu 19 Jan 2012 | More ›
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Deadline looms for MWP/Advanced Manufacturing Awards 2012 entries

The biennial MWP/Advanced Manufacturing Awards has a pedigree dating back to the early 1980s, and is established as a highlight on the manufacturing technology calendar.

Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 17 Jan 2012 | More ›
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In Depth

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Hexagon Metrology invites users to 'Hexagon 2012' International Conference

Hexagon AB, leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, will host its second annual international conference, Hexagon 2012, 4-7 June at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Published by: Lyndon White – Mon 16 Jan 2012 | Read the full article ›
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XYZ Machine Tools on course for best-ever sales performance

XYZ Machine Tools’ managing director, Nigel Atherton, says that 2011 is shaping up to be the company’s most successful year since its formation in 1984
Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 06 Dec 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Lion Engineering complements £1 million machine tool investment with FeatureCAM

Lion Engineering invested in Mazak machine tools, capable of high speed cutting and offering significant improvements to productivity
Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 06 Dec 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Scheme seeks to offer manufacturers finance for 'green' equipment

Analysis from The Carbon Trust and Siemens has revealed energy-efficient finance market potential in UK manufacturing of £4.6bn over the next three years, and they have launched a scheme to provide UK manufacturers with 'green' equipment finance
Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 06 Dec 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Equator – one gauge, many applications

The Equator is a versatile alternative to traditional gauging
Published by: Lyndon White – Fri 18 Nov 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Editor’s View

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MWP March issue

The Sector Report in the March issue homes in on aerospace manufacturing technology including composites & high performance alloys, machining, cutting tools and supply chain dynamics
Published by: Mike Excell – Wed 14 Dec 2011 | More ›

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