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ABB breaks ground on new £27m UK earthing and lightning protection factory
ABB has broken ground on a new £27m UK earthing and lightning protection factory in Nottingham.
ABB’s new state-of-the-art site will help meet increased demand for Furse® earthing and lightning protection solutions. More via The Manufacturer
New Materials Processing Institute CEO announces £4.2m investment package
The Materials Processing Institute has received a £4.2m investment as part of the groundbreaking EconoMISER programme, new CEO Terry Walsh has announced. More via The Manufacturer
UK hydrogen fuel-cell bus project moves to manufacturing phase
The Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative (HEIDI) project has moved from concept to manufacturing.
The £12.7m project, led by Bramble Energy in partnership with Equipmake, Aeristech, and the University of Bath, is expected to save nearly 6 million tonnes of CO2 from being emitted. More via Bramble Energy
UK manufacturers, engineers and product developers slower to adopt AI than European counterparts
UK product developers and engineers are taking a slower approach to implementing artificial intelligence (AI) compared to their European counterparts, according to new research conducted by digital manufacturer Protolabs. More via The Manufacturer
Babcock partners on two global student engineering events to help tackle skills gap
Babcock International is stepping up its commitment to tackle the engineering skills challenge by supporting two of the biggest student engineering events in Europe this year.
From drones to cars powered by artificial intelligence, Babcock is teaming up with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on its Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) challenge and Formula Student as its official AI partner. More via Babcock International
Northern Ireland manufacturer features amongst UK’s fastest growing businesses
Northern Ireland firm Around Noon, one of the leading food-to-go manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, has been recognised in two of the most prestigious company listings in the UK.
The Newry-headquartered business, which also has manufacturing facilities in Slough and in North London, has been listed in the Sunday Times 100 and the FEBE (For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs) Growth 100, published this month. More via Belfast News Letter
