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Made Smarter reboots digital internship programme to tackle manufacturing skills gap

Made Smarter, the movement to help SME manufacturers adopt digital technologies, has announced it has launched the second phase of its highly successful Digital Technology Internship programme to tackle mounting digital skills shortages in the sector and accelerate innovation.

Top UK Students Selected to Compete at SAMPE Europe Conference in Amsterdam

MTC Events announces phase two of its 2025 events line up

Smarter Tech, Smarter Maintenance, Smarter Industry: Smart Manufacturing Week 2025

Entries are now open for the 2025 AEMT Awards

Entries are now open for the 2025 AEMT Awards. Recognising innovation, service excellence, technical prowess, and engineering achievements across the electro-mechanical sector in this, the 80th Anniversary year of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades.

Maintaining uptime in Preston water treatment plant

GA Pet Food Partners addressed potential power quality issues at its new Preston water treatment plant by incorporating harmonic mitigation technology. Working with CP Automation, the company implemented P300 active harmonic filters to reduce noise, improve power factor, and ensure compliance with the latest voltage harmonics standards, supporting future growth. PWE reports

Coping with complex packaging machine maintenance

Chris Knight, I/O product specialist at Beckhoff Automation UK, explains how maintenance can keep up with the evolving technological landscape in the packaging industry

Simplifying the challenges of Zone 2 with IP67 Remote I/O solution

Managing Zone 2 environments can be complex and costly, requiring careful attention to safety and compliance. PWE explores how IP67 remote I/O solutions can simplify maintenance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency in these areas

A new step towards the future of maintenance

DIMO Maint has announced the acquisition of the Workmate CMMS solution, developed by the British company Cayman Venture, a recognised name in the UK Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) market for over 30 years. This strategic acquisition aligns with DIMO Maint’s ongoing international growth strategy and significantly strengthens its footprint in English-speaking markets

Why smart asset management is no longer optional

As industrial sectors face rising costs, labour shortages, and growing sustainability pressures, smart asset management has become essential. By using data-driven strategies, companies can improve reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance cost-efficiency, while also supporting compliance and sustainability goals. Adopting these approaches is crucial for overcoming today’s operational challenges. Matt Kent, Director of Engineering at EMCOR UK explains further