Manufacturing is about quality and robots – not cheap wages

Following the launch of a new campaign by the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance aiming to “challenge outdated stereotypes” attached to manufacturing, Professor Beth Webster and Dr Alexander Gosling focus on some common misconceptions about what drives competitiveness in the industry.  It is a myth that manufacturing can only thrive in low wage environments.  Much publicly-aired…

Nanosonics receives US FDA clearance for next-generation disinfection technology

Infection prevention company Nanosonics has received US Food and Drug Administration clearance for its latest trophon innovation, enabling the commercial launch of trophon3 and trophon2 Plus in the United States, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The new trophon3 technology delivers over 40 per cent faster cycle times compared to previous generations whilst maintaining the…

Nanosonics launches next generation trophon3 and trophon2 Plus software upgrade

Infection prevention company Nanosonics announced on Monday the launch of trophon3, its latest innovation in ultrasound high level disinfection, alongside a software upgrade package for existing customers. The company launched trophon3 and trophon2 Plus in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. A regulatory application has been submitted to the US Food and Drug…

Space Machines hires engineering boss

Space Machines Company, which is developing vehicles for in-space servicing of satellites, has announced former Head of Engineering at Nanosonics Shane Albances as its new engineering lead. Albances (pictured) is leading the team at SMC preparing for the MAITRI mission, scheduled for 2026, which will feature the planned launch of Space Machines Company’s second Optimus…