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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 […]