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Made Smarter calls for manufacturers to open up factories for National Manufacturing Day
Made Smarter is calling for manufacturers to open their factories to the schools, colleges and the local community for National Manufacturing Day on September 26.
The government-funded, industry-backed programme, which helps manufacturers connect with technology and skills, is involved in events across the North West, North East, and Yorkshire and Humber. More via The Manufacturer
UK niche vehicle projects awarded over £2m
The Niche Vehicle Network has awarded over £2m, including £1m of government funding, to six innovative UK niche vehicle technology projects. More via The Manufacturer
Unipart Manufacturing partners in £11m power electronics and electric motors innovation
Unipart Manufacturing is set to play a key role in Project PULSE (Power electronics Upscale for Localisation and Sustainable Electrification), an £11m initiative funded by the UK government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). More via The Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters UK opens new HQ, celebrates 50 years
Airbus Helicopters celebrated the grand opening of its new £55m UK headquarters Sept. 13, with a special event at London Oxford Airport marked by a surprise visit from the Prince of Wales.
The new facility spans about 125,000 square feet (11,700 square meters), effectively doubling the space available to the U.K. branch over its former home on the other side of the airfield. More via Vertical
NMIS strengthens leadership team with two new appointments
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has named a new chief strategy and commercial officer (CSCO) and chief technology officer (CTO), bolstering its senior management team. More via The Manufacturer
Brompton tackles tougher terrain with first bike on bigger wheels
The UK’s biggest bicycle maker, fold-up specialist Brompton, is seeking to capitalise on the popularity of “gravel biking” by launching its first machine with bigger wheels and more powerful brakes to handle off-road trails.
The G Line, which goes on sale on October 7, marks the first break by the London-based manufacturer from making bikes with the 16-inch diameter wheels it has used since launching in 1975. More via Financial Times
