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Tata Steel UK CEO Rajesh Nair appointed Chair of UK Steel
Tata Steel UK’s Chief Executive, Rajesh Nair, has been appointed Chair of UK Steel, the trade association representing the UK steel industry. He will take on the role alongside his existing responsibilities at Tata Steel UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
Coventry manufacturer aims to increase safety in a post-Grenfell world
A multinational manufacturer of cutting-edge aluminium fire safety systems for commercial buildings is confident its latest product will help grow its UK presence in a post-Grenfell market, following a return to its former Coventry base. Read more via The Manufacturer
CAA-accredited drone hub speeds manufacturers to market
WholeShip Ltd’s National Drone Hub has become the UK’s first Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) accredited Test & Evaluation site for drones, dramatically reducing approval time for drone manufacturers to start testing their air systems. Read more via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: Why the manufacturing industry needs to take action on post-quantum cryptography now
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, NXP Semiconductor’s Joppe W. Bos warns that quantum computing could break today’s IIoT security. Manufacturers must adopt post-quantum cryptography and ensure cryptographic agility to future-proof smart manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer
JCB pitches in to help Rocester FC celebrate 150th birthday
JCB has donated £2,000 to a historic Staffordshire football team to boost preparations for its 150th anniversary celebrations. Read more via The Manufacturer
