EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Kids Invent Stuff launching permanent exhibition

Kids Invent Stuff is establishing a new permanent interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) exhibition at Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park Resort in Rotherham. Opening to the public in spring/summer 2026, the project is partly funded by Innovate UK, alongside strategic investment from Enginuity, which joins as a lead partner supporting the educational, skills development and industry focused impact of the exhibition. The move transitions the YouTube platform of Kids Invent Stuff into a permanent, physical visitor attraction, showcasing inventions by children aged 4 to 11.

More information www.kidsinventstuff.com

Combining MES with trusted cloud infrastructure

A partnership is launching that combines Critical Manufacturing’s advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES) expertise with Canonical’s trusted cloud infrastructure technologies. Together, the companies will help manufacturers move towards cloud-native platforms that scale smoothly and meet industrial security expectations. Says Mark Lewis, VP of application services at Canonical: “By validating Critical Manufacturing MES on Canonical Kubernetes, we’re creating a foundation for manufacturers seeking secure, scalable deployment options across cloud, hybrid or on-premises environments.”

More information www.criticalmanufacturing.com

Made Smarter architect Alain Dilworth awarded MBE

Alain Dilworth, one of the original architects of the Made Smarter adoption programme, has been awarded an MBE for services to business growth and digitalisation in the King’s New Year Honours List. Dilworth has played a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Made Smarter since its inception in 2018, helping manufacturing SMEs adopt digital technologies, strengthen leadership capability and improve productivity. “This was completely unexpected and a lovely surprise, and I would like to thank His Majesty for bestowing this honour upon me,” he said.

More information www.madesmarter.uk

AME acquisition grows Mastercam global footprint

CADCAM software provider Mastercam (part of the Sandvik Group) has completed a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market presence across Sweden and Norway. The company has acquired Advanced Mechanical Engineering AB (AME) in Sweden. Serving as a trusted Mastercam channel partner in Sweden and Norway for over 30 years, AME delivers comprehensive CADCAM solutions and technical support to manufacturers. Following the acquisition, AME will be known as Mastercam Sverige, reinforcing Mastercam’s commitment to localised support and service.

More information www.mastercam.com

Ceratizit Green Award

Cutting tool manufacturer Ceratizit has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis,
placing it among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies worldwide that have made
sustainability a priority. Says Andreas Lackner, member of the Ceratizit Group executive
board, says. “The Platinum rating from EcoVadis is the result of intensive collaboration
across all departments. Every idea, every detail and every improvement contributed to this
success. It shows what we as a company can achieve together with our employees once
sustainability becomes an integral part of daily work.”
More information www.ceratizit.com