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Johns Hopkins University engineers develop bionic hand which grasps like a human
Johns Hopkins University engineers have developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that can grip plush toys, water bottles, and other everyday objects like a human, carefully conforming and adjusting its grasp to avoid damaging or mishandling whatever it holds. More via The Manufacturer
The Manufacturer Podcast: Mr Bibendum Michelin | Electric Revolution | Lending Obama a Fiver
Hi there, listener. Get your ears around this tremendous podcast episode. The third in our Sustainability Series, sponsored by Kingspan Insulation. More via The Manufacturer
5 trends, 5 years: inside UK manufacturing’s path to net zero 2030
After a challenging period dealing with Brexit, rising energy prices, international uncertainty and more, the next five years are set to be crucial for UK manufacturers. More via The Manufacturer
Northern Ireland manufacturer marks 35th anniversary with £20m boost to drive innovation, sustainability and industry leadership
Antrim manufacturer SAM Mouldings, the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturer of MDF mouldings, has announced a £20m investment in its 35th year of business. More via MSN.
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS announce first steps towards sustainable composites for new F1 season
Today, we are communicating our first steps on the road towards sustainable carbon fibre composites. In concrete terms, this means that we will qualify and apply sustainable carbon fibre composites to our race cars during the 2025 Formula 1 season, without sacrificing any on-track performance. More via The Manufacturer
British defence giants prepare to ramp up production as Europe races to re-arm on Trump’s Ukraine intervention
British defence giants are preparing to move production to a war footing as European governments race to re-arm. More via MSN.
