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5 Best Practices for Managing Manufacturing Documentation
Standardise, digitise and automate manufacturing records to improve traceability, version control and audit readiness.
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The Complete Guide to Streamlining Metal Fabrication Operations
How UK metal fabricators can reduce waste, cut lead times and boost output using workflow mapping, KPIs, AI scheduling and automation.
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Mill Test Certificate Management: Common Questions Answered
Clear answers on Mill Test Certificates: what MTCs contain, EN 10204 types, verification, common issues and AI automation with digital audit trails.
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7 Ways to Reduce Paperwork in Metal Manufacturing
Seven digital strategies—AI docs, MES, cloud inventory, ERP and e-signatures—to cut paperwork, speed production and improve compliance.
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How to Automate Mill Certificate Management in 5 Steps
Reduce errors and speed compliance by automating mill certificate handling: assess processes, choose technology, integrate, validate, and train teams.
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Compliance Management Checklist for Metals Manufacturers
Comprehensive checklist for metals manufacturers covering UK REACH, import/export rules, ISO standards, supplier qualification, traceability, emissions and digital tools.
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Wales Tech Week 2025: Connecting, Showcasing, and Inspiring Welsh Innovation
Wales Tech Week 2025 brought together leading figures from the Welsh tech ecosystem to connect, share insights, and celebrate innovation. Highlights included discussions on digitalisation in manufacturing, honest conversations about the role of failure in entrepreneurship, and a strong focus on collaboration and funding for the sector. Nightingale HQ was recognised with the Best Greentech Award for its work in sustainable manufacturing, reflecting the event’s emphasis on impactful technology and the growing global reputation of Welsh tech.
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Nightingale HQ team attend UK Metals Expo
Nightingale HQ team attend UK Metals Expo on 10 and 11 September at the NEC, Birmingham.
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CBAM Explained: The Financial Case for Cutting Scrap
The steel industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonise, with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to become a decisive factor by 2026. Scrap is no longer just a production inefficiency it directly increases reported emissions and carbon costs. For Finance and Sustainability Managers, reducing scrap is now central to meeting carbon targets and protecting margins.
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Smart Cuts, Less Scrap: A 1D Cutting Stock Problem
In rebar manufacturing, scrap directly impacts profitability and sustainability, making efficient production essential. Mathematical optimisation, particularly the 1D Cutting Stock Problem, helps minimise waste by determining the most efficient way to cut raw steel bars into required lengths while reducing leftover material.
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