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UK SMEs join forces to deliver sovereign electronic deception capability
Filtronic, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced RF and microwave solutions, has announced it has joined TEAM FORTITUDE, a sovereign partnership with Penten Amio, Mercury-EW and a wider supplier ecosystem. This collaboration brings together trusted British SMEs to deliver high-performance, agile and export-ready electronic deception capabilities. Read more via The Manufacturer
Collaboration delivers breakthrough in clean aviation cooling
Clean tech company HyFlux is collaborating with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to create a groundbreaking cryogenic cooling system designed specifically for hydrogen-electric aircraft – aimed at creating a novel solution for the future of sustainable aviation. Read more via The Manufacturer
Why manufacturers can’t afford to ignore maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
Maintenance, repair and overhaul delivers faster, cheaper and more sustainable solutions than replacement and may be the key to keeping industry resilient. Andrew McClusky, Managing Director, BEP Surface Technologies explains more. Read more via The Manufacturer
Food and drink inflation could hit 5.7% by the end of the year, FDF warns
Following several months of high inflation rates, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has upgraded its food and non-alcoholic drink inflation forecast, projecting that it could reach 5.7% by December. This is up from its previous forecast of 4.8%. Read more via The Manufacturer
From brownfield to smart factory: how to retrofit the past for the future
Most manufacturers have many legacy plants which operate a diverse pool of machinery. Rahul Garg, VP for Industrial Machinery Vertical Software Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software explains where factories with outdated, legacy equipment can start on the road to successful digitalisation. Read more via The Manufacturer
