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New ‘Relevant and Attractive’ Engineering Diploma Offered
10 Apr 2007
This month, the Secretary of State for Education and Skills approved the application by EAL, the leading awarding body for engineering and technology vocational qualifications, to offer a new Engineering Diploma. Engineering is among the first five subject areas in which specialised diplomas for 14 -19 year olds will start to be taught from September 2008.
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UK Space Technology Pushes Boundaries
10 Apr 2007
FAC, the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, in partnership with the East of England Development Agency, recently held their first space conference at Cranfield University, to highlight the opportunities to business within the industry.
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New Working Practices to be Trialled in a Week
10 Apr 2007
Organisations and employees across the UK, both public and private, are being invited to take part in the second annual Work Wise Week (May 16 to 22) to continue helping create a ‘smarter’ working Britain. This includes allowing staff to work from home on Friday May 18, National Work from Home Day.
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Technology Knowledge Pools Streamlined
10 Apr 2007
The DTI Global Watch Service closed on 31 March 2007. This pioneering service proved successful in helping UK companies find and benefit from overseas technologies.
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Stock and logistics operation helps manufacturer
23 Apr 2007
UK spray nozzle manufacturer, BETE Ltd, is among the first to have benefited from the launch of Technical Fulfilment Limited (TFL), a company that operates as an extension of its customer’s business.
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First UKRC quality mark awarded
23 Apr 2007
Newly-launched quality mark as ‘Employer of choice for women in SET’ recognises UK company's 'female friendly' working environment
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Smarter Work Practices Get Equality Backing
26 Apr 2007
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has signed the Work Wise UK concordat supporting the adoption of new smarter working across the UK. This will bringing about a workstyle revolution through smarter working practices.
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Metal working companies prepare to take part in EMO Hannover 2007
26 Apr 2007
The UK manufacturing sector is preparing to take part in EMO Hannover 2007, the world’s leading showcase for metal working technologies from 17 -22 September.
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Looking to break into the defence industry?
27 Apr 2007
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed plans to debut a new seminar programme at Nepcon 2007, taking place over May 15th – 17th at the Birmingham NEC.
‘Hole-in-one’ for Gold award-winning UK eco-inventor in International Competition
27 Apr 2007
Ross-on-Wye-based inventor Peter Martin has been awarded a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions held in Geneva last weekend for a small hole in a strip of plastic.
Workshops to boost Midlands manufacturing efficiency
30 Apr 2007
West Midlands manufacturers can now better position themselves to beat off global competition through a series of manufacturing best practice workshops and seminars taking place at three new venues throughout the region.
Basic Facts 2007 out now
27 Apr 2007
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has published the 2007 edition of its pocket-sized essential facts booklet, Basic Facts.
Manufacturing industry unsure of the detail of new smokefree regulations
27 Apr 2007
One in five (22%) manufacturing businesses do not realise that their smoking room will have to be closed by 1st July 2007 and nearly half (45%) do not realise that work vehicles will also be covered.
Skoda Steel renamed Pilsen Steel
26 Apr 2007
Skoda Steel, a part of OMZ (Uralmash-Izhora Group) (RTS: OMZZ; LSE: OMZD; OTC: UHMVY), has been renamed Pilsen Steel as part of the company's strategy.
‘Enginuity’ training hub to improve engineering skills in the South West
26 Apr 2007
With help from the Learning & Skills Council, more than 20 manufacturing companies from the Plymouth area are now working closely together and in conjunction with local schools, colleges, universities and business support organisations, as part of a new initiative to improve local training provision in the area, while also improving the image of manufacturing to attract more youngsters into the profession.
87% of IT Managers Believe SAM ISO Is Unsustainable In Their Organisations Under Current Compliance Culture.
25 Apr 2007
Board level ignorance and a tick box approach to compliance, threaten to sideline other best practice benefits of ISO 19770-1 including Risk Mitigation and Cost Control.
Engineering sector invited to enter Edge Awards 2007
25 Apr 2007
Edge, the independent educational foundation, is encouraging entries from the engineering sector, for the Edge Awards 2007, to win part of a training-investment 300,000 prize fund.
Mechanical engineering investment trend improving
23 Apr 2007
According to a new Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) survey of over 100 SME manufacturers, investment in UK mechanical engineering is now on the rise.
Australia latest launch in S4S global growth
23 Apr 2007
S4S Ltd (Sourcing for Success), the Lancashire based international component, product and services sourcing company has launched a new company in Australia to further enhance the company’s ability to provide a global solution to international product, component and material sourcing problems.
Are we talking the same language?
23 Apr 2007
Major players in the engineering world were at a book launch at Plymouth’s College of St Mark & St John (Marjon) on 10 May.
New immigration rules will cut red tape for employers
23 Apr 2007
The new points-based immigration system, due to be phased in from 2008, will reduce red tape for employers taking on immigrant workers, says law firm DWF.
Ladbrook Engineering Sponsors College Prize for Excellence in Engineering
20 Apr 2007
North Walsham engineering company Ladbrook have agreed to sponsor a prize for excellence in engineering at the City College Norwich.
New degree course fills experience gap for engineers
17 Apr 2007
Newly graduated scientists and engineers can now leave university with industry standard research experience that allows them to get off to a flying start thanks to a pioneering new technical research degree from Sheffield Hallam University.
Composites advance at Bristol
15 Apr 2007
A new centre that is expected to break new ground in the development and application of advanced composites and intelligent structures was opened at the University of Bristol Monday, April 16 by Malcolm Wicks MP, Minister for Science and Innovation.
Women key to 2010 skills crisis, said UGS vice president Henry Seddon
27 Apr 2007
Seddon states that support for female engineers could put Europe’s R&D goals back on track.
MTA launches 2007 Technical Seminar Programme
04 Apr 2007
In conjunction with two other engineering trade associations, PPMA and PICON, the MTA is organising a series of six training courses for its members.
