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Make UK warns employers of risks from failure to address workplace health
Make UK is warning manufacturers that they risk facing substantial fines and even potential shutdowns through a failure to address key workplace health issues. Read more via The Manufacturer
Midlands manufacturing experts sign up to ‘VORS’ to target £bn defence, medical and life sciences opportunity
Three Midlands manufacturing and design specialists are joining forces to make the most of a £bn opportunity in medical, life sciences, defence and security. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK-built satellite cluster reaches orbit to boost national security capabilities
A new cluster of British-designed and manufactured satellites has successfully reached low Earth orbit, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s ambitions to strengthen space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities across defence, security and civil sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer
Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander Aircraft approved by TCCA Canada
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) type certification for the BN2T-4S Islander, the Rolls-Royce Model 250–powered turboprop variant of the company’s iconic utility aircraft. Read more via The Manufacturer
Engineering meets ecology: New Onshape-designed robot aims to make seagrass harvesting 100x faster
A UK collaboration that is looking to find a faster solution to harvesting seagrass meadows has harnessed the power of PTC’s Onshape platform to develop a fit for purpose underwater robot. Read more via The Manufacturer
