How the Midlands is Becoming a Manufacturing and Engineering Hub Again
In 1986 the first four wheeled petrol car drove the streets of Birmingham. This was very much an indicator of what was to come for the Midlands, as this one car was soon followed by the largest concentration of motor manufactures anywhere in the UK, or in Europe for that matter, delivering vast wealth, employment…
Read MoreWelcome to the Future – Is 3D Laser Technology Your Best Option?
With any advancement in manufacturing techniques and equipment, there’s always a degree of reticence in moving too fast. UK companies don’t have the time or money for fads and passing phases. They quite rightly approach new developments with caution. However, this can also serve to slow down the adoption of new methods to improve productivity…
Read MoreReasons Why Family Owned Manufacturing Companies Seem to Thrive
With more and more startup companies in the manufacturing sector, most of these SMEs are managed and run in close partnerships or by several members of the same family. Officially being defined as a company where one family has at least 50% of the voting rights, or more than 20% of voting rights and significant…
Read MoreMind the Gap – How Apprentices Help Solve the STEM Shortfall
Technology is moving at an ever more rapid pace. Demand for robotics and automation is massively outstripping supply. At the core of this is an insidious problem that only students willing to engage in STEM studies can solve. Industry, car production, healthcare, logistics and global giants such as Amazon have an insatiable appetite for systems…
Read MoreA brief history of manufacturing in the Midlands
While the UK has a rich industrial heritage, it is often overlooked that the origins of large-scale manufacturing can be traced directly back to the Midlands. Birmingham was described as “the first manufacturing town in the world” as far back as 1791, and quickly earned a reputation as a city of multiple trades. This, in…
Read MoreThe smart factory – what technology advances are improving the factory workplace?
There’s never been a more exciting time than now to get involved in smart technology. With advances occurring seemingly every other day in the factory workplace, from robotics to automation to brand-new manufacturing techniques, there’s plenty going on to interest both those in and outside the industry. Read on to discover what technological advances are…
Read MoreAutomation and how the workforce is and will be affected
When it comes to the evolution and development of automation and technology in the workplace, for many factories and places of industry, the revolution has already started. From the automation of manufacturing plants to the development of time and cost-friendly systems for customer service, this technology has already touched many aspects of the workplace –…
Read MoreA record breaking 12 months at Subcon Laser
Since the last recession, I am pleased to say that Subcon Laser has enjoyed a year on year increase in turnover, culminating in incredible growth over the past twelve months.
Read MoreAre STEM studies supporting the future of engineering?
The world is constantly evolving and in order to stay ahead of the game, we need to keep up with modern advancements and innovations. With job opportunities predicting to rise by up to 20% in the next five years in the scientific and technical services, it’s clear an aging workforce such as engineering means that…
Read More25 years with Tom Mongan
Can you remember your first day at Subcon Laser? Absolutely, like it was yesterday. As I start my 25th year at Subcon, I can still recall my absolute amazement at what lasers were capable of producing and that feeling has never left me. As a sales engineer it was an Aladdin’s cave of potential as…
Read MoreHosting the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Event
Last week we were pleased to host the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce’s North Branch meeting, to discuss the need for more land to be set aside for jobs in Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Read MoreWinning Best Subcontractor 1996
Our team have been working together for many years and at our core, Subcon Laser is a family business. Over the years, we have collected many awards that recognise our achievements, but some have stuck with us for a long time. One award we were particularly proud to win was the highly prestigious Best Subcontractor…
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