Process manufacturing software, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Lot Traceability, Batch Production

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is changing the world. This disruptive, next-generation technology is helping to put more advanced rockets into space, revolutionising design thinking for sustainability solutions and shaping jobs of the future. 

Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fibre additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, has announced Eiger Fleet, a cloud-based software solution designed to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing operations at scale.

International Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) specialist Indigo Software, has launched QuickStart, a new rapid ROI WMS Program, designed to allow businesses to very quickly transform their warehouse operations.

New research from Totaljobs reveals that over 2 million UK workers are planning on changing jobs before Christmas. Indeed, 6% of the UK workforce are already on their notice period, while a further 26% actively job hunting as the labour market kicks into gear and workers plan their next career move.

Apogee, the European multi-brand provider of managed workplace services, has partnered with Stonewall, the European LGBT rights organisation.

Sparck Technologies is to be the new name for Packaging by Quadient, following the acquisition of Quadient’s Drachten-based high-tech packaging business by Amsterdam investment company Standard Investment.

New research from Utility Bidder looked at the regions and sectors that are making the most people redundant. Through this analysis, Utility Bidderfound that manufacturing is the industry that made the most people redundant in 2021 so far, with 15,117 redundancies between April and June this year.

Accenture has acquired Advoco, one of the largest systems integrators for Infor EAM, the software-as-a-service suite for enterprise asset management (EAM).

In today’s demanding supply chain environment, SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are facing unprecedented supply chain challenges much like larger companies and, as a result, have been investing in their own fleets due to the lack of equipment available in the marketplace.

The Smart Manufacturing Alliance is a brand new sector network for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. Established as a joint venture between economic development company, Opportunity Peterborough, and the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, the Alliance has been tasked with building on the sector’s strengths in the region to develop a world-class manufacturing cluster.