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Midlands-based engineering firm Transicon has reaffirmed its commitment to STEMM sectors in the region – after being named as a sponsor of the upcoming national Dyslexia Awards. The awards, which take place in Telford in October, are celebrating their 10th...
Two University of Wolverhampton engineering students have received £1,000 scholarships to help pursue their future career ambitions. Through its ongoing support of the Women in Engineering Initiative, FBC Manby Bowdler has again donated two £1,000 scholarships this year, with Alex...
World-leading British aviation manufacturer Aviramp has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The Telford-based manufacturer of step-free aircraft boarding ramps has been named a finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026. It is shortlisted for the Department...
The CEO of an award-winning Shropshire business believes education changes that will see manufacturing and AI offered as subjects in schools could have a big impact on the industry. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans this week for vocational...
A leading Shropshire engineering firm has warned the decision to withdraw funding for the world leading Jodrell Bank will impact the next generation of engineers and scientists. It has been announced that the observatory in Cheshire, which boasts the UK’s...
A host of young professionals have come together for the launch of a bold new initiative – aimed at nurturing the next generation of business leaders in the Black Country. Created by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, The Foundry,...
West Midlands engineering firm Transicon has welcomed the Government’s increased defence spending pledge – but called for major changes around access for SMEs. The long-awaited Defence Investment Plan has now finally been published – with a further £13.5bn of investment...
The UK’s leading additive manufacturing contract manufacturer today warned the UK could not squander the defence dividend in the same way it had wasted the peace dividend. Craig Pyser – chief executive of 3D printing specialist AMufacture – said today’s ...
A UK additive manufacturer is now producing components for uncrewed systems operating in all four military domains – air, land, sea and under water – as defence becomes its fastest growing sector.
The founder of award-winning aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has hailed the “special relationship” between his company and Delta Air Lines after the two aviation businesses joined forces to safely return US World War II veterans to Normandy.