Investment into innovation essential to manufacturing growth amidst tough business conditions 📈 According to the September quarter Survey of Business Expectations released this week, nearly 79% of businesses reported increasing overhead expenses, with no significant relief in sight. David Osborn, Managing Director at Flyte Extruded Plastics explains that rising energy costs and new compliance regulations may make it difficult to invest in the innovation and people needed for the business to continue to grow in South Australia. Read David's full comments here > https://lnkd.in/gs4bm8Ar #SABusinessChamber #WilliamBuck #SurveyofBusinessExpectations

German industrial production is yet to bottom out.

Do you have a strong passion to mould a brighter future for UK manufacturing? The landscape of industry is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead is key to our success. With just a few seconds of your time, you can contribute to shaping a brighter future for manufacturing in the UK. It's crucial that we act now, it's time to take action! Signing this petition https://bit.ly/3wrk07U isn't just about endorsing an idea; it's about catalysing real change. Imagine if we could bring this discussion to the forefront of government debate and garner official support for UK manufacturing. Together, we can re-establish our nation's industrial prowess. This isn't just about money or support; it's about ensuring the resilience and prosperity of our industry in a rapidly changing world. We need a clear strategy and direction to keep pace with constant change. But please don't stop there – we desperately need you to share the link with your colleagues and industry peers, both offline and online. This simple act could lead to remarkable outcomes. By getting the government to debate and support UK manufacturing, we can reinforce our position as an industrial powerhouse. Please click the link https://bit.ly/3wrk07U and stand up for the sector you believe in. Let's keep the conversation going and ensure the future of UK manufacturing remains bright. #supportukmfg #shoutaboutukmfg #shoutaboutuksmes #ukmanufacturing #ministerformanufacturing Stacy Denton-Beaumont Adam Payne FInstLM Sam Baynham Karen Cureton Social Media Trainer Andrea Wilson Mayank Gupta Peter Boneham James Worthington Oadby Plastics Ltd Gill Jakes Bethany de Thierry Dave Webb Jurgen Van Aert Jason Pitchford Excell Metal Spinning Ltd. Jason Culleton Angela Lawlor 🏭 Edward Spiby Richard Fallon Laura Crawford Lee Miller The Midlands Business Network Matt Chilton Mike Ames Oliver Miller Subhash Nair SpaceX Vicki Thompson Willian Santos 🇬🇧

Let's meet there and talk about circularity and more.

Fortune 500 supply chain leaders are tracking a significant manufacturing trend: reshoring. Fueled by economic, geopolitical and technological changes, manufacturing is shifting back to North America, especially in such industries as EV production, electronics and appliances, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and electrical equipment. Under the leadership of experts like Andrew Ahrendt LEED AP, PCL’s Manufacturing Centre of Excellence leverages M4.0 automation, robotics and AI to redefine facility design and construction. Learn more about our expertise at the link below.

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Engineering Industries Ireland were delighted to attend the launch of the Ibec Manufacturing in Ireland Report entitled 'Facing Forward: Manufacturing Confidence Amidst Evolving Challenges'. The report highlights manufacturing success in Ireland and its fundamental importance to the economy. A special mention to Sharon O'Brien, Director of OBW Technologies who represented Engineering Industries Ireland at the launch by taking part in a panel discussion entitled 'Harnessing the Potential of the National Manufacturing Ecosystem'. To download the report by clicking on the link below: https://lnkd.in/eQTZrSEU Pictured from L-R: Shane Beirne, Pauline O Flanagan, JJ O'Brien and Sharon O'Brien OBW Technologies, Diarmuid Cahalane Key Plastics Ltd Congratulations to Sharon Higgins, Sinead Keoghand Siobhán Dean on producing a very informative and comprehensive report.

Large Format Additive Manufacturing solutions can play a game-changing role in product and process optimization, contributing to fighting climate breakdown. With Caracol's LFAM system Heron AM it was possible to support the ultimate purpose of circular economy, as demonstrated with the research project Demo4Green - 𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗲-𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 “𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲”, a project organized by EIT Manufacturing and MADE Competence Center 4.0 in Italy. Check out the full case study by Caracol AM here: https://lnkd.in/dvqv6yZG

🚀 10 years in the making. HydraSafe® Brake represents a decade of dedication, problem-solving, and groundbreaking engineering. From its initial patent filing in 2015 to the refined, market-ready product you see today, our journey has been driven by innovation and persistence. 💡 Join us as we reflect on the prototype journey that made this dream a reality. #EngineeringExcellence #InnovationInSafety #HydraSafeBrake #StaySafe #verticaltransportation #ElevatorInnovation #LiftTechnology #ElevatorSafety #BuildingSolutions #InnovationInMotion #VerticalTransportation #InnovationInSafety #Innovation

With natural resources being depleted and the goals to become net zero becoming closer, these are some great idea's on how to apply #sustainability in a UL machine build.