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Brett Barratt: why sovereign manufacturing is becoming critical to UK infrastructure security
As the UK strengthens resilience requirements for critical infrastructure, Brett Barratt argues that sovereign manufacturing, end-to-end accountability and rigorous quality control are becoming essential to ensuring security-critical products perform reliably in real-world environments. Read more via The Manufacturer
JELD-WEN adds third production line at Penrith facility, creating 30 jobs
Specialist door manufacturer JELD-WEN has integrated a third production line into its Penrith manufacturing facility, increasing capacity and strengthening its ability to deliver doors at scale. Read more via The Manufacturer
Santa Maria UK cuts carbon emissions by 12 tonnes with on-site nitrogen generation
Fajita kit maker Santa Maria UK has reduced carbon emissions at its Milton Keynes production facility by approximately 12 tonnes of CO₂ per year after replacing bulk liquid nitrogen deliveries with an on-site nitrogen generation system. Read more via The Manufacturer
Robots to tackle 100,000 labour gap in UK food factories
Robotics and automation specialist, OAL, has secured a £5m Innovation Loan from Innovate UK to deploy over 1,000 robotic systems in the food manufacturing industry by 2030 to address labour shortages. Read more via The Manufacturer
Prickly pears show promise as the building materials of tomorrow
Researchers from the University of Bath’s Department of Mechanical Engineering have shown that agricultural waste from prickly pear cactus plants could be used as a low-cost, low-carbon reinforcement for construction materials, offering a more sustainable alternative to conventional composites. Read more via The Manufacturer
