June Newsletter 2015

A code of practice designed to help farmers operate more sustainably, address labour shortages and respond to global demand for…

  The importance of testing to validate finished product quality is an essential part of any manufacturing process. One industry…

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Manchester are bringing together government, industry and technology leaders to understand and explore quantum technologies and how organisations can prepare and utilise this disruptive technology into strategic plans.

The UK’s manufacturing sector ended last year on a high note, with new research showing a continued return to growth after more than a year of uncertainty. December’s S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.6, up from 50.2 in November – marking the strongest upturn in activity in 15 months.

Local technology consortium Smart Nano NI, formed to further the development of smart manufacturing in Northern Ireland, has launched the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland in Derry-Londonderry. 

Warringtonfire has officially opened its state-of-the-art fire resistance testing laboratory at Birchwood Park, Warrington. The £24m facility became operational on 2 January 2025. 

The UK’s only trade exhibition for the entire laboratory industry takes place on 1 and 2 November this year at the NEC in Birmingham.

As an employer, your input is crucial in shaping the future of the Level 3 Metrology Technician standard. The Metrology Trailblazer Group is currently reviewing the Level 3 Metrology Technician standard to ensure it continues to meet industry needs and remains relevant for the evolving workforce. Your feedback will play a vital role in this process.

The BMTA Asbestos Conference 2026 will take place on Tuesday 30 June at 3M in Bracknell and will bring together…

UK officially signs biggest trade deal since Brexit

September Newsletter 2015

Manchester Metrology is inviting businesses to its 2025 open day in Ashton-under-Lyne on Wednesday 12 November (10-3).  The event, which…

EUROLAB has published its position paper on the impact and revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF). In the paper,…

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and Vodafone have completed a series of trials to test a new terrestrial timing signal,…

MACH returns to the NEC Birmingham this April. The event, which takes place from 20–24 April 2026 brings together more than 30,000 UK manufacturing and engineering professionals.