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How slashing pressing waste is reshaping automotive manufacturing
Cambridge start-up DeepForm has validated its fold-flow pressing technology through projects with Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo Group, demonstrating the ability to cut metal forming waste from around 50% to near 10% while integrating into existing production lines, though scale-up and adoption challenges remain. Read more via The Manufacturer
Oxford University spinout Ascension secures £1.7m to advance geothermal critical mineral recovery
Ascension, an Oxford University spinout pioneering a geothermal alternative to conventional rare earth mining, has secured £1.7m in combined public and private backing to accelerate development of its underground critical mineral recovery technology. Read more via The Manufacturer
Radnor Hills founder becomes High Sheriff of Powys, continuing 70-year family legacy
William Watkins, the founder of leading Welsh soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps after becoming the new High Sheriff of Powys, continuing a remarkable family legacy that spans seven decades. Read more via The Manufacturer
Electronics recycling industry growing but OEMs risk falling behind, warns In2tec
The global electronics recycling market is set to grow rapidly over the next decade, yet an expert at sustainability pioneer In2tec warns many manufacturers are still blind to the benefits of circular technology. Read more via The Manufacturer
Oxford PV joins UK EV solar project to boost efficiency and range
Perovskite photovoltaic (PV) specialist Oxford PV has joined a major UK-led R&D programme aimed at integrating solar technology into electric vehicles to improve efficiency and extend range. Read more via The Manufacturer
