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Top West Midlands manufacturers meet their AI mentors as part of new accelerator programme
Eight of the West Midlands’ top manufacturers have been selected for the AI Adoption Accelerator Programme, a 12-week course introducing them to the basics (and eventually the advanced) of AI. More via The Manufacturer
Cornish pioneer Fishy Filaments launches latest Crowdcube funding round
Cornwall-based Fishy Filaments, the world’s first recycler to transform end-of-life fishing nets into high-value materials for 3D printing and injection moulding, is launching its latest Crowdcube campaign to fund the next phase of its award-winning growth. More via The Manufacturer
Two straight years of growth for new car market – SMMT
The UK new car market rose by 2.5% in July, delivering two years of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 147,517 new cars reaching the road, it was the best performance for July since 2020, when a re-opening of dealerships following four months of lockdown saw a surge in deliveries to fulfil demand pent-up demand. More via SMMT
Manufacturers and unions join forces to press for UK industrial strategy
A month after Keir Starmer’s landslide victory, the heads of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Make UK, which represents 20,000 employers across the UK, have joined forces to warn the government that rapid action is required to launch a long-term industrial strategy, or risk losing billions of pounds in investment abroad. More via The Guardian
Schneider Electric Foundation announces winners of “Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future” call for projects
The Schneider Electric Foundation has announced the first 10 winners of its global “Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future” Call for Projects, launched in celebration of the Foundation’s 25th anniversary. More via The Manufacturer
Volvo’s UK revenue hits £1.7bn, marking a historic year despite economic challenges
Volvo’s UK sales have edged closer to the £2bn mark following another record-breaking year, according to recent revelations. The Berkshire-based division reported a revenue of £1.7bn for 2023, an increase from £1.4bn, as per newly filed accounts with Companies House. More via Business Live
