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Published: 9th November 2026
‘Time to accelerate’ says West Midlands business leader in bid to achieve women in manufacturing 35 by 35 target
A West Midlands business leader believes it is time for manufacturers to ‘flex and accelerate’ in a bid to achieve the 35 by 35 target for women in the industry. The annual Women in Manufacturing Report has been released, revealing the number of women working in the sector and in specific senior…
Published: 8th October 2026
Transicon completes major upgrade of Amazon climate research site – with the help of Pokémon
A unique control system developed by UK engineering firm Transicon to monitor climate change has been switched on in the Amazon rainforest, with its research arrays named after Pokémon characters to help scientists navigate the facility set up. The milestone marks the completion of a major…
Published: 18th September 2026
Transicon sponsors National Dyslexia Awards
Midlands-based engineering firm Transicon has reaffirmed its commitment to STEMM sectors in the region – after being named as a sponsor of the upcoming national Dyslexia Awards. The awards, which take place in Telford in October, are celebrating their 10th anniversary of shining a spotlight on…
Published: 30th July 2026
Leading engineering firm warns of huge impact of Jodrell Bank closure on young engineers and scientists
A leading Shropshire engineering firm has warned the decision to withdraw funding for the world leading Jodrell Bank will impact the next generation of engineers and scientists. It has been announced that the observatory in Cheshire, which boasts the UK’s largest telescope, is at risk of losing…
Published: 30th June 2026
Automation specialist Transicon welcomes DIP but calls for SME support
West Midlands engineering firm Transicon has welcomed the Government’s increased defence spending pledge – but called for major changes around access for SMEs. The long-awaited Defence Investment Plan has now finally been published – with a further £13.5bn of investment to drive innovation…
Published: 7th January 2026
Transicon expands north as UK manufacturers look to £150bn digitalisation opportunity
Automation control specialist Transicon has strengthened its presence across the north of England as it predicts growth in manufacturing digitalisation in 2026. The Telford-based engineer, which works with manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, metals, plastics and environmental sectors…
