Trading internationally can open new opportunities, helping manufacturers reach new markets, diversify revenue and explore sectors such as defence, where demand is growing and UK capability is increasingly valued. Expanding overseas can feel complex, but here are some key questions...
Sheffield Forgemasters has welcomed 18 new apprentices to site for 2026, as the business continues its £1.3 billion Recapitalisation programme The successful applicants join the Ministry of Defence (MoD) owned company to take part in its renowned apprenticeship scheme where...
World-leaders in gas measurement and control instrumentation, Chell Instruments, have announced they are unveiling their Q-DAQ-V for the very first time at the 2026 Aerospace Test & Development Show. The Q-DAQ-V is an industrial pressure scanner which combines the high-accuracy...
Defender has revealed its new Defender Wolf Series II, its next generation light mobility vehicle. The vehicle, based on Defender’s purpose‑engineered D7x architecture and monocoque construction, is Defender’s first military vehicle launch since the original Defender Wolf, which served the...
Part 2: Supporting Defence Programmes Throughout the Product Lifecycle By Ian Weston, Managing Director, Mark3D UK Manufacturing for the defence sector rarely ends when production begins. Military vehicles, aircraft, naval platform and specialist equipment often remain operational for decades, requiring...
Lithuania is becoming NATO’s precision photonics capital because it has what almost no one else does: 60 years of laser science, and companies fast enough to move at the speed the technology demands. Lithuania is NATO’s most exposed border, where precision photonics is...
FANUC UK has announced significant changes to its sales leadership structure as part of the company’s commitment to driving growth in aerospace and defence, and strengthening support for manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. As part of this strategic investment,...
Specialist military vehicle manufacturer North Defence has invested in two significant hires, as the £25m firm prepares to announce its next wave of innovation. With vast autonomous technology expertise, Greg Homewood has joined as chief engineer. An accomplished defence sector...
Part 1: Winning More Defence Work through Digital Manufacturing By Ian Weston, Managing Director, Mark3D UK The UK defence sector is entering one of its most significant periods of investment in decades. Increased defence spending, evolving security priorities and a...
UK-based provider of advanced electronics manufacturing services (EMS), Jaltek, has been acquired by Norautron AS, marking an exciting new chapter for the business. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, with branches in Norway, Sweden, Poland, China and Malaysia, Norautron is an international...
