It’s easy to forget that the recent credit crunch and subsequent recession has affected just about every civilised nation on the planet. In this special report, Douglas K Woods, the president of The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) looks at life......

Whether it’s in his role as managing director of sliding head lathe specialist Star Micronics GB or as president of the MTA, no-one can accuse Bob Hunt of lacking passion and commitment. As Dave Tudor discovered during a recent visit to Star’s Melbourne,......

During their respective lifetimes, obtaining finance is a bridge that most manufacturing companies will have to cross at some time or another and with MACH 2010 looming on the horizon, potential visitors may well be considering funding options for their next purchase.......

Phil Curnock, project manager, SC21 at A|D|S describes the improvement programme that is giving a lift to the aerospace, defence and security industries. Achieving supply chain improvement is critical to the continued competitiveness of the UK aerospace and defence......

The story is now familiar. A year ago the Honda Racing F1 Team, having suffered two difficult years near the back of an increasingly competitive field and staring into the barrel of a world recession, walked away from the sport. Despite barely making it to the opening......

Although cricket loving test match fanatics may disagree, the All England Lawn Tennis Club Championships, held every year in Wimbledon, south west London during June are arguably the highlight of the UK summer sporting calendar. This year’s tournament however......