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Changing picture of UK manufacturing

Recent research by EEF has shown that while heavier industry has suffered strongly during the recession, small, agile, R&D focused manufacturers have thrived. In addition, 14% of UK manufacturers have brought production back onshore.

Water recycling could reduce industrial energy footprint

Increased recycling of water that has been contaminated during manufacturing processes wold help to significantly reduce industry's carbon footprint, says new research.

Becky Silverton writes...

While a successful British manufacturing industry is undoubtedly a great thing, a successful British-owned manufacturing sector is surely even better.

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Key players collaborate on virtual prototyping solution National Instruments and SolidWorks are working together to develop integrated tools that make mechatronics-oriented design	High speed linear motion New on the Lenze's Techdrives website are high speed linear actuators driven by electric motors, giving a more controllable	Solving the problem of cracked assemblies When a manufacturer of plastic automotive engine components experienced problems during the installation of a special vacuum

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Micro nozzles for delicate washdown applications A new range of micro wash down nozzles for washing cuvettes, test tubes, 96 well plates and other similar laboratory	Precision positioning at Diamond Light Source LG Motion recently designed and supplied a large custom built X-Z detector positioning system for the I24 Microfocus	Decentralised control redefined Pilz is launching the PSS4000 Automation System and PAS4000 software suite that together provide a new way to design, program

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Conveyor fully compatible with machine framing components MiniTec UK has launched a new flexible link chain conveyor system aimed at processing and materials handling applications in	Chain sensor now available for half inch pitch chain Up until as recently as late 2007 it seemed that it would be impossible to make Smartlink available for anything less than one	Capture the sun's energy with enclosures designed for PV equipment Non-metallic enclosure expert Spelsberg has added custom built enclosures for Photovoltaic (PV) equipment to its range. The

Cleancon classification model defines 'technical cleanliness' In view of the growing importance of 'technical cleanliness' fastener specialist Arnold Umformtechnik, working closely with	Higher integrity for standard bearings A new range of industry-standard, SN-dimensioned mounted bearings from Baldor includes value-added lubrication and	Choosing the right pump for the job Pressure and flow are good places to start, but when it come

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