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James BrookApr 10, 2026 2:32:05 PM

Why Toyota made Engineers stand in a chalk circle for hours

In the 1950s, if you were a junior engineer at Toyota, the most terrifying ...
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James BrookApr 8, 2026 10:51:07 AM

See FourJaw at MACH 2026

FourJaw is heading to MACH 2026. We’re looking forward to exhibiting at ...
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James BrookMar 23, 2026 3:31:49 PM

Why Manufacturers are rethinking Part Counting

Walk into almost any factory and ask a simple question: “How many parts ...
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James BrookMar 16, 2026 1:55:46 PM

UK Manufacturing Outlook Q1 2026 - Key themes

Manufacturing shows resilience despite growing global uncertainty. The ...
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James BrookMar 13, 2026 12:05:14 PM

The secret to manufacturing productivity? A good pair of socks

Productivity socks. Yes - actual socks. Before you ask: no, they don’t ...
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James BrookMar 10, 2026 2:48:58 PM

Agility is the New Scalability in Manufacturing

Most factories run far below their theoretical capacity. Across global ...
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James BrookMar 9, 2026 10:07:13 AM

Factory Physics: 5 Realities That Defy Standard Management Instincts

It is easy to see why standard management instincts dominate the factory ...
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James BrookFeb 18, 2026 12:01:25 PM

UK manufacturing output increases by £21bn in 2025

UK manufacturing added £21bn in output in 2025, even as the sector ...
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James BrookJan 20, 2026 10:27:16 AM

Choosing the Right Manufacturing Process Monitoring Software

Choosing the right manufacturing process monitoring software is an ...
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James BrookJan 16, 2026 10:04:49 AM

New Features Update - Vol 04

Quarterly Product Roundup – Edition #4 Welcome to our latest quarterly ...
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James BrookJan 12, 2026 1:45:03 PM

UK Manufacturing in 2026: Why growth is the industry’s priority

As UK manufacturers enter 2026, the operating environment remains ...
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James BrookJan 7, 2026 1:54:27 PM

UK manufacturers are wasting £408m a year on idle machines

Energy costs remain one of the biggest pressures facing UK manufacturers. ...
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