INDUSTRY NEWS
Made Smarter North West has launched a new peer- to-peer network to accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers. The Digital Champions Network brings together businesses who have engaged with Made Smarter’s adoption programme, including graduates of its Leading Digital Transformation and Leading Change for Digital Champions programmes. The initiative will connect those employees
actively engaged in digitalisation, from the top floor to the shop floor, at different stages of technology adoption. In-person and online events will be facilitated throughout the year to enable participants to share learning and experience, forging long-lasting connections. Ruth Hailwood, organisation development
lead for the Made Smarter North West Adoption Programme, said: “The Digital Champions Network is an opportunity to build something sustainable by harnessing what a
NEWS IN BRIEF
maxon, which provides custom and production designs of brushed and brushless DC motors, gears, encoders, and controllers, has achieved its 25th anniversary of business in the UK & Ireland. “I am proud of maxon UK & Ireland. For the past 25 years we have
consistently provided customers with access to drive system expertise and fostered long-term relationships,” said maxon UK & Ireland managing director, William Mason. “Most customers we work with take advantage of our engineering experience to enhance their applications and designs, and a growing number also utilise our custom design service.”
www.maxongroup.com/en
TR Chai Yi Precision Fastenings Manufacturing, now part of the Trifast plc group of companies, is celebrating the launch of its Chinese manufacturing facility in the key industrial city of Dongguan. The new 2,800 sq. metres of manufacturing space houses 44 cold
forging machines and 36 thread rolling machines, producing 0.6mm to 4mm micro screws and thread forming screws in steel, stainless and titanium, with an output of around one billion pieces per annum.
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The latest oscilloscopes by Siglent – the SDS800X HD, SDS1000X HD and SDS3000X HD – are now available from Telonic Instruments. These are designed to improve signal fidelity, visualisation, and analysis. Each high-resolution scope has advanced 12-bit ADCs, low noise,
gain accuracy, and channel isolation. Bandwidths range from 70 MHz to 4 GHz providing outstanding signal fidelity for a wide range of applications including power, EMI, frequency analysis, embedded design, and failure analysis.
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MADE SMARTER LAUNCHES NETWORK TO ACCELERATE DIGITAL ADOPTION “Made Smarter’s activity through the Leading
manufacturer learns as they embark on their digital transformation journey and sharing it with their peers. This approach means every member of the network can benefit from sharing experiences and new ideas, creating a bigger impact for their own business and for the SME manufacturing community in the region.
Digital Transformation and Leading Change for Digital Champions programmes has already created strong and impactful connections between cohort groups. Many have offered site visits to each other to demonstrate their practices and technologies, which have proved really valuable. The Digital Champions Network is looking to extend these connections across the region to all manufacturers that engage with Made Smarter.” Adding to this, Mark Sutherberry, senior
business development manager at the MTC, said: “Made Smarter complements all our thinking and best practice in how to support manufacturers to adopt technology and skills in a sustainable, high impact way.”
madesmarter.uk
EMAS ELECTRIC OPENS STATE-OF- THE-ART FACTORY IN TURKEY
EMAS Electric, a renowned leader in the electrical manufacturing industry, has inaugurated a cutting-edge factory in Turkey. The new facility, sprawling over 33,000 square meters, marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, fostering unprecedented growth and innovation. Established in 1969, EMAS Electric has remained privately-owned,
steadfast in its commitment to quality and excellence. The new factory is a testament to this legacy, embodying the company’s forward-thinking approach and dedication to technological advancement. The facility is designed for vertical integration, allowing for design, streamlined production processes for greater control over quality and efficiency. With the opening of this expansive factory, EMAS Electric is poised for
accelerated growth. The increased capacity and enhanced production capabilities enable the company to meet rising global demand and explore new market opportunities. This development underscores EMAS Electric’s reputation as a dynamic and innovative industry leader, continually evolving to stay ahead of the curve. “Investing in this state-of-the-art facility reflects our commitment
to innovation and excellence,” said Nelson Finan, director of EMAS Electric UK. “We are excited about the growth prospects this brings and our ability to better serve our customers locally and worldwide.” As EMAS Electric continues to expand,
its new factory stands as a beacon of progress, signalling a bright future for the company and its stakeholders.
emaselectric.co.uk
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