The latest from Fitfactory
Product updates, manufacturing insights and company news to help UK manufacturing SMEs get fit.
15 October 2026
BICS: could your electricity bill qualify for relief?
The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is a government scheme that cuts electricity costs for eligible manufacturers. Applications…
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14 October 2026
Advanced Engineering 2026
4 and 5 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Stand Q140-15. We are exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, and we would like…
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13 October 2026
Our new website
We have relaunched fitfactory.com with a new design. The aim is simple: make it quicker for manufacturers to…
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1 October 2026
Q3 2026 round-up
This was our biggest quarter for new releases in a long time. Here is everything that launched, and…
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23 September 2026
A fresh look for MES, and Scheduler 2.0
Fitfactory MES brings together three modules: Scheduler, Shop Floor Data Capture (SFDC) and Machine Monitoring. All three now…
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18 August 2026
Customer referral scheme
Our customers are often the first to hear when another manufacturer is struggling with spreadsheets or an ageing…
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12 August 2026
Tricorn 8.3 and the new Supplier Invoicing module
Tricorn 8.3 is one of the biggest updates to Tricorn MRP we have released in a while. Most…
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29 July 2026
Introducing Tricorn Intelligence
Tricorn Intelligence is now available to Tricorn customers. You type a question about your business in plain English…
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2 July 2026
Q2 2026 round-up
The second quarter brought a new CEO and a week at MACH. Here is a summary…
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19 June 2026
Getting rejects and rework under control
Rework is a cost most manufacturers never see in full. A reject that isn’t captured properly can’t teach…
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14 May 2026
Plan, run, prove: Scheduler and SFDC together
Scheduler tells you what should happen on the shop floor. Shop Floor Data Capture (SFDC) tells you what…
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13 April 2026
MACH 2026
20 to 24 April 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Hall 6, Stand 6-26. Fitfactory is exhibiting at MACH 2026, and the team will be…
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2 April 2026
Q1 2026 round-up
It has been a busy start to 2026. Here is what happened over the last three months, and…
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1 April 2026
Compliance in defence manufacturing
UK defence spending is rising, and more of that work is open to SMEs. For many precision engineers…
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19 March 2026
Robert Johnston appointed CEO
Robert Johnston will become Chief Executive Officer of Fitfactory from 1 April 2026. After five years leading the…
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12 March 2026
Beginning your digital transformation
Most machine shops know they need to digitalise. In our experience, the hardest part is knowing where to start…
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18 February 2026
Is support for your MRP system ending?
More and more manufacturers are telling us the same thing. Support for their current MRP system is coming…
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14 January 2026
Tricorn Cloud explained
If you run Tricorn on your own server today, Tricorn Cloud gives you the same production control, hosted…
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7 January 2026
Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2026
3 to 5 February 2026 | Farnborough | Hall 1, Stand N85. We are exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2026, and we would like…
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1 September 2025
Top 5 Signs Your Manufacturing Operations Need a Tune-Up
UK manufacturing SMEs face a challenging environment. Rising costs, fluctuating demand, and persistent skills shortages mean that…
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19 August 2025
Paul Callender – Consultant Profile
With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, and process improvement, Paul brings a proven track record…
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11 August 2025
UK Metals Expo 2025
10–11 September 2025 | NEC Birmingham | Stand M50 The UK Metals Expo is the leading event that brings the entire metals supply chain…
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31 July 2025
Fitfactory Newsletter July 2025
Introducing Fitfactory ERP, Expanding Support and Celebrating Our Team As we move through summer, we’re excited to share some major…
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1 July 2025
Introducing: Fitfactory’s New Consultancy Services
At Fitfactory Technology, we are proud to expand our service offerings with a comprehensive range of Manufacturing Consultancy…
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3 February 2025
Fitfactory Newsletter January 2025
Starting 2025 with More Support, Smarter Monitoring & Team Milestones A new year brings new opportunities, and at Fitfactory, we’re…
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31 December 2024
Fitfactory Newsletter December 2024
🎄 December at Fitfactory 🎄 Thank you for following along with us for the year and we’d like to welcome you to the final Fitfactory…
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2 December 2024
Fitfactory November Newsletter 2024
Now we’re in December, we’re looking back on new connections, inspiring customer stories, and meaningful moments of giving back.…
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1 November 2024
Fitfactory Newsletter October 2024
Fitfactory October 2024 Newsletter As October comes to a close, we’re excited to share updates, insights, and stories that spotlight…
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7 October 2024
Advanced Engineering 2024
We’re excited to announce that Fitfactory will be attending Advanced Engineering 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30-31st.…
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30 September 2024
Fitfactory Newsletter September 2024
As September wraps up, we’re excited to share the latest updates from Fitfactory. This month has been busy with exciting product…
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5 September 2024
National Manufacturing Day 2024
On Thursday, 26th September 2024, manufacturers across the UK will throw open their doors for National Manufacturing Day, a…
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