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Electroplating specialist and nanodiamond manufacturer announce strategic partnership to develop ‘world first’ copper-nanodiamond composite coating
Electroplating specialist BEP Surface Technologies and nanodiamond manufacturer Carbodeon have announced a strategic relationship to develop a ‘world first’ copper-nanodiamond composite coating. More via The Manufacturer
Learners in Wales receive bursary to support early careers in electronics
A total of 24 Year 13 students from across Wales have been awarded bursaries to provide support while they complete electronics-related degrees and help them start careers in technology. More via The Manufacturer
Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK
Chinese car giant Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.
Its UK head Victor Zhang told the BBC it was a “matter of time” before the company made a final decision. More via BBC News
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars welcomes new apprentices to Goodwood
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has welcomed its new intake of Apprentices, with 31 talented young people set to spend between two and four years at the marque’s Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence and Headquarters. More via The Manufacturer
‘September will provide true barometer for EV demand’, says SMMT chief
The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has said that all eyes are now on September—from which time new cars will be registered with a 74-plate—as this will provide a true barometer for EV demand. More via The Manufacturer
Toyota to slow EV output to 30% below previous 2026 sales forecast
Toyota Motor plans to significantly slow its production of electric vehicles, cutting its global output forecast for 2026 to 1 million cars, some 30% lower than the previously announced sales forecast for the same year, Nikkei has learned.
The Japanese automaker’s decision to cut EV production was prompted by the slowdown in the global EV market. Toyota has notified its parts suppliers of the decision. More via Nikkei Asia
