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Transforming tool management at UTAC with KIT

May 1, 2026/in Automotive, Case Study, Defence, ExploreKit, Tool Audits, Tool Calibration, Tool Inventory Management/by coplan

Client Overview Since 1924, UTAC has led the mobility industry, driving progress toward a safer, cleaner future and offering a wide range of services to support bringing vehicles to market. With a footprint of 55 laboratories and 250km of test tracks across the globe, and a team of over 1,300 trusted experts, UTAC are one of the […]

Advanced Engineering UK

April 28, 2026/in Event/by coplan

Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham Date: 4th-5th November 2026 Stand: J170F Website: https://www.advancedengineeringuk.com/ Why attend: Advanced Engineering is the UK’s only event that brings together every major industrial ecosystem to drive high-value manufacturing and supply chain innovation. It is where leading thinkers in design, engineering and manufacturing collaborate to solve real-world challenges, accelerate innovation, develop skills and build a more […]

Food Manufacturing LIVE

April 28, 2026/in Event/by coplan

Venue: National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park Date: 14th October 2026 Stand: 131 Website: https://foodmanufacturing.live/ Why attend: Food Manufacturing Live is a leading specialist event dedicated to companies that manufacture, package or process food and drink products. It gives directors, managers and engineering teams the chance to explore the latest innovations, new products and suppliers that can lower manufacturing costs, […]

Food & Beverage Engineering

April 28, 2026/in Event/by coplan

Venue: Derby Arena Date: 16th June 2026 Stand: A11 Website: https://foodandbeverageengineering.live/ Why attend:: Food and Beverage Engineering 2026 is a free one-day event designed for engineering, production, maintenance and operations leaders who want to invest in the future of their food and beverage operations. It highlights how technology, innovation and collaboration can boost efficiency and unlock real production gains. Attendees […]

Smart Manufacturing Week

April 28, 2026/in Event/by coplan

Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham Date: 3rd-4th June 2026 Stand: A5/100 Website: https://www.smartmanufacturingweek.com Why attend: Smart Manufacturing Week is the UK’s largest event celebrating excellence and innovation across manufacturing and engineering. It brings together the people, technologies and ideas shaping the future of smart manufacturing. The event supports organisations at every stage of their digital transformation by connecting strategy, innovation […]

Instrumentation LIVE

April 28, 2026/in Event/by coplan

Venue: National Conference Centre, Birmingham Date: 18th March 2026 Stand: i46 Website: https://instrumentationlive.co.uk Why attend: Instrumentation Live is a free event focused on the latest test, measurement and control technologies to assist manufacturers in pursuit of operational excellence. It attracts key decision makers who want to discover new products, compare solutions and stay current with industry developments. The event will […]

How Probe Manufacturing & Fabrication improved audit readiness, confidence and speed

April 27, 2026/in Case Study, ExploreKit, Tool Audits/by coplan

Client Overview For nearly 50 years, Probe Manufacturing & Fabrication has been a leading UK based precision engineering company that designs, fabricates, inspects and tests intricate, bespoke components such as flanges, blocks, tees and valves for the UK and European Oil and Gas markets. Probe have built an enviable track record as experts in their […]

KIT shortlisted for national award recognising practical process automation

April 22, 2026/in ExploreKit, News, Tool Audits/by coplan

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire – As manufacturers continue to look for practical ways to automate compliance-critical processes, Coplan Ltd’s intelligent tool management platform, KIT, has been shortlisted for Most Innovative Solution for Process Automation award at the 2026 Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards, run by Manufacturing Today. The shortlist recognises organisations whose solutions offer genuine advancements in […]

Ontic enhances tool control and audit readiness using KIT

April 21, 2026/in News/by coplan

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire – Ontic, a leading manufacturer of civil and military aircraft parts, has successfully transformed its tool management processes by implementing KIT, a digital tool control and asset management system. The move has improved visibility, audit performance and accountability across its UK operations, supporting efficiency and customer confidence. With more than 7,000 customers […]

Making tool management simple: Ontic’s experience with KIT

March 18, 2026/in Aerospace, Case Study, Defence, ExploreKit, Tool Audits/by coplan

With over 7,000 customers and nine manufacturing facilities worldwide, Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft, ensuring the continuity, availability and longevity of critical parts that keep aircraft flying now and in the future. With a diverse and continually growing portfolio of over 8,000 products and 1 million component parts, […]

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