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Greater visibility into factory operations can boost productivity and employee engagement by supporting workers’ key psychological needs, a new FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics report reveals. However, many manufacturers are unable to realise the benefits of data-driven operations due to organisational cultures that still view new technologies as a threat.  FourJaw’s Empowering Today’s Manufacturing Workforce report, published […]

Kingsbury is delighted to announce the expansion of its team across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). With strong partnerships already in place, this expansion marks a significant step in further enhancing support for customers in the region, as well as driving new collaborations. As part of Kingsbury’s continued commitment to the region, it is strengthening […]

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, the UK-based manufacturing technology company, is helping global manufacturers unlock hidden production capacity after supporting New Zealand orthopaedic instrument manufacturer Enztec to increase CNC uptime across its factory. Enztec, based in Christchurch, designs and manufactures orthopaedic instruments for hip, knee and spine procedures, supplying leading global implant companies as well as producing […]

Bowers Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Crossland as Managing Director, effective July 2026. Jon joins Bowers Group with an outstanding track record of international leadership across engineering, manufacturing, operations and supply chain management, bringing decades of experience leading global businesses and delivering sustainable growth. Steve McAllorum, Group Managing Director Magnetics and […]

The solid carbide milling cutters in the OptiMill-HPC-Pocket product family deliver maximum precision and efficiency in pocket milling and are extremely versatile. In April 2026, MAPAL added several new Z4 length variants to its portfolio and is now offering a very broad range for the cost-effective machining of steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium. […]

Advanced tooling and composite components manufacturer Pentaxia has transformed how it approaches the machining of complex components after introducing MSP’s PerfectPart suite of CNC metrology products into its process. This introduction generated impressive results for one project alone, reducing production time for a set of parts from 40 to 20 hours and eliminating a 100% […]

Bowers Group has reported a roaring success at this year’s MACH Exhibition, with a high number of visitors showing a keen interest in the latest measurement innovations, offering a clear focus on improving accuracy, efficiency and reliability in day-to-day operations.   The success of the event also emphasises the resilience of the UK manufacturing sector, with a continued appetite for investment in practical, performance-driven solutions that offer a competitive edge.  Ryan Kingswell, […]

MAPAL’s third generation of the versatile OptiMill-Uni-HPC for steel, stainless steel and cast-iron machining has been specifically developed for the requirements of modern, automated manufacturing processes. The solid carbide milling cutters impress with maximum process reliability – a key factor in the era of unmanned shifts, robot-assisted machining and growing complexity in component manufacturing.   […]

MAPAL presents successful solutions on the market   MAPAL has developed standard processes for the industrial production of strategic components. On that basis, these tool solutions are modified according to requirements, to help customers boost their productivity. Success stories from various market segments show just how well this works. Productivity is boosted when the same […]

One-of-a-kind service from MAPAL Indonesia MAPAL in Indonesia has paved new trails to modernise a major client’s production. The Aalen-based tool manufacturer’s subsidiary not only supplies an automotive supplier with tools for use with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), but has also taken over distribution and service for the facilities.   Astra Otoparts is one of […]

Tom Farmiloe has successfully completed his Quality Pathway Apprenticeship at NEIDA, building on his prior engineering education. The program blended practical experience with off-the-job training, enhancing his technical skills and confidence through learning modern quality control methods and developing professional relationships.   A Strong Foundation Tom Farmiloe has successfully passed and completed his apprenticeship at […]

NEIDA is proud to announce that it has achieved JOSCAR accreditation, a significant milestone that further strengthens its position within the aerospace, defence and security supply chains. JOSCAR (the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) is a collaborative accreditation system used across regulated and security-conscious industries, including defence. It is widely recognised by major prime contractors […]

Sheffield, UK: Manufacturers in the UK could cut hundreds of millions of pounds from their energy bills in 2026 by powering down production machinery when not in use, according to analysis by FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics. FourJaw has calculated that UK manufacturers have lost up to £408 million in 2025 by failing to power down machines […]

FourJaw, a provider of production monitoring technology, signed almost 50 new customers in 2025 as manufacturers around the world continued to seek greater insight into their factory operations. Despite wider economic pressures, manufacturers maintained a strong focus on gathering accurate production data to boost output, cut waste and support improved decision‑making, according to FourJaw. Over the […]

SolidCAM UK is preparing to welcome manufacturers to its 2026 Open House on 19 February, an event designed to highlight how intelligent CAM strategies and high‑performance tooling can deliver significant gains in machining efficiency. The event will take place at CERATIZIT UK & Ireland’s Technology Centre based in Catcliffe, Rotherham, which will act as host […]

Alison Green joins MTDCNC as European Business Development Lead MTDCNC is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Green as European Business Development Lead, further strengthening the company’s commercial and content capabilities across Europe and the UK. Alison joined MTDCNC in January and will play a key role in developing business across European markets, including […]

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 capabilities, enhances operational efficiency, and […]

Ahead of its inaugural rocket launch, UK-based orbital launch services company, Orbex, has dramatically boosted production for its carbon-fibre Payload Avionic Module, using MSP PerfectPart to overcome challenges with part distortion and cut part setup time from 5 hours to 30 minutes, making the process 900% faster per part. The introduction of these CNC metrology […]

Family-owned subcontract CNC machining company, Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd. (YPEL) has taken a significant step forward in its inspection capabilities with the investment in a new Baty SM350 shadowgraph with FT2E, supplied by Bowers Group. The upgrade is already proving to be transformative for the business, delivering sharper accuracy, reduced inspection times, and greater reliability […]

By moving to proactive control of their machine tools, Dowse Engineering has removed variability, cut downtime and enhanced efficiency. Precision engineering services firm, Dowse Engineering, has taken accuracy for its machine shop to the next level by introducing cutting-edge metrology tools from MSP onto three of its 5-axis CNC machine tools. Based in Bletchley, United Kingdom, Dowse Engineering is […]

At Turbex, we’re always looking for ways to better understand the challenges facing manufacturers and engineers on the ground. One area that keeps coming up? Wastewater. We’d love to know: It’s just a short survey (2 minutes max), and your insights could help shape where we focus our innovation and support next. 👉 Take the […]

Leading UK manufacturer of windows and doors improves productivity by 10% and increases machine utilisation by 12% after implementing FourJaw machine monitoring at its Staffordshire site. Sheffield, UK: Listers, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of windows and doors, has achieved significant productivity and sustainability improvements in its manufacturing operations following the adoption of machine […]

Star Micronics GB Ltd will showcase the new SP-32 sliding head lathe for the first time in the UK at its annual open house event, taking place from 7 – 9 October 2025. The SP-32 is the latest addition to Star’s SP Series of sliding head lathes. Following the launch of the SP-23 in 2023, which has proven […]

Global industrial group, Leonardo, has experienced a remarkable leap in its production of complex carbon-fibre tiltrotor blades for one of its leading helicopter programmes after advanced CNC metrology solutions from MSP cut production time from 20 weeks to 3 days. As part of this, Leonardo has also seen their part alignment process reduced from days […]