News editor A dedicated Manufacturing Minister and a reduction in National Insurance for manufacturers taking on new staff are two measures voiced today in light of a report from BDO.

Thales UK CEO and Chairman Alex Cresswell believes that current and future challenges will provide opportunities for engineers that are too good to miss. Jason Ford reports. 

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are looking at ways to model and thereby minimise the vibration response of packed stadia.

A major investment in world-leading production equipment has positioned Bristol's National Composites Centre at the forefront of composites manufacturing. Andrew Wade reports. 

This year’s Young Innovator winner is a project focusing on a sustainable building design with potential to form greener, zero-carbon living communities of the future

With European manufacturers facing stiff pricing pressure from Asia and Eastern Europe, technology is available to help with the choice of more efficient power transmission systems.

Dave Wilson describes how new data mining software could help the police nab terrorists.

Recently-introduced EU legislation and industry-led initiatives aim to help adhesives manufacturers produce safer alternatives for us and the environment. Julia Pierce reports