COVID-hit businesses are calling for a pragmatic approach to secure UK-EU agreement on Brexit.

Image caption: Hartmut Rauen, Deputy Executive Director, VDMA.

The publication of a new ‘OPC UA for Machinery’ specification moves the manufacturing industry closer to the goal of a global ‘production language’ for machine tools.

Following the postponement of the EuroBLECH 26th International Sheet Metal Working Technology exhibition at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds to 9-12 March 2021, Mack Brooks Exhibitions has now launched the EuroBLECH Digital Innovation Summit, a virtual hub for the global sheet metal working industry. This will take place online from 27-30 October 2020.

Remanufacturing could help businesses achieve their NetZero targets, according to the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN).

Header image: Lotus production in Hethel

In June analysis, Technavio has been monitoring the high strength steel market and reports that it is poised to grow by US$ 14.51 million during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of over 10% during the forecast period. Its report offers up-to-date analysis on the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.