Made Smarter and Manchester Metropolitan University’s PrintCity have positioned the North West as a UK hotspot for 3D printing adoption, according to new Government research.

This autumn, Made in Britain is taking the voices of its 2,200+ members on the road, showcasing the power and diversity of UK manufacturing.

Government ministers and metro mayors have renewed their commitment to supporting British manufacturing and driving forward the UK’s zero-emission bus revolution.

The Made Smarter programme has reached a significant milestone after funding its 400th technology adoption project in the North West.

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shotton.

A £50 million investment deal between JATCO, Nissan, and the UK government will establish a new manufacturing site in Sunderland.

Make UK launches the Industrial Strategy Skills Commission to find a solution to the growing skills deficit in manufacturing and engineering across the country.

BAE Systems is establishing a new artillery development and production facility in Sheffield that will create 50 high-skilled jobs. 

Following the results of the General Election, the manufacturing sector will now wonder what the future holds under a Labour government.

The new STP threaded stems, designed for levelling equipment and machinery, are entirely made of latest generation polymeric plastic material