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Iron Maiden's custom Boeing 757-200, Ed Force One

Cardiff Aviation investment demonstrates heavy mettle

The aircraft maintenance and flight training organisation founded by Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has agreed inward investment of £5 million (US$8.1 million)
Auto parts manufacturers join forces

Mahindra & CIE Automotive create new auto parts business

Two leading forces in the production of automotive components are combining their operations to create a new multi-billion dollar business
China imported 743 mill tonnes of iron ore in 2012

China plans to scrap iron ore import licensing system

An official source has stated that by removing the decade-old import licensing system, the country hopes to open up an import market with the rest of the world
RFID is playing a more important role than ever

Scanning the manufacturing supply chain with RFID

As manufacturing seeks to drive down costs and improve efficiency, RFID technology is increasingly being considered for use in the sector's supply chain
Windows in the Classroom Surface Experience Project

Microsoft offer free Surface Tablets to educators

The technology giant is offering its Surface RT Tablets to 10,000 attendees at the International Society for Technology in Education later this month
A means to boost efficiency without sacrificing quality

Taking stock of e-procurement

Every business needs procurement at some level, but arguably for manufacturers the discipline takes on an additional importance; in simple terms - without the purchase of raw materials, there is no manufacturing
MTOs are a reliable leading economic indicator

US manufacturing technology orders plateau in April

The Association for Manufacturing Technology has reported that the total orders during April has fallen from March and from April last year
Personnel can monitor the critical drivers to success

Empowering your workforce with role-based analytics

Maximising productivity is top of mind for manufacturers; while improving company culture, where productivity can be substantially improved, is often overlooked
54% are targeting entry into new emerging markets

Recovery in fortunes for UK manufacturing

The country's hard-pressed manufacturing, engineering and construction sectors appear to be experiencing a slight renaissance, according to the Investec Hot 100 list of the UK's fastest-growing privately-owned companies
Manufacturing Digital - how it's made

June issue of Manufacturing Digital is now live

Exploring tomorrow's technology, today is the theme for the latest issue of Manufacturing Digital as businesses increasingly turn to high-tech solutions to help them achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement

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