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Nissan launches £450m next-generation LEAF
In a huge boost to the UK economy and auto industry, Nissan has begun production of the next generation LEAF in Sunderland – making it the first new high volume electric car to be produced in the UK since 2020. Read more via The Manufacturer
Strictly Come Dancing shoe maker steps into next growth phase with Made Smarter
As the nation looks ahead to the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final, a long-established Milton Keynes manufacturer is preparing for its own next step in an ambitious growth journey.
International Dance Shoes (IDS), based in Stonebridge, has supplied the ballroom and Latin footwear worn by Strictly’s professional dancers and celebrity contestants for more than two decades. Read more via The Manufacturer
Columbus announces partnership with Infor to deliver M3 CloudSuites in the UK
Columbus, the global digital consultancy, has announced an ambitious three-year expansion roadmap to deliver world-leading Infor M3 solutions. These will be sold to businesses across three key UK industries, with the goal of doubling its regional footprint by 2027. Read more via The Manufacturer
Hexagon introduces cloud-powered tooling integration
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Business Area has introduced a significant advancement for mould & die and precision machining with the first production ready integration between its WORKNC CAM software and the cloud-based Tool Library. Read more via The Manufacturer
West Midlands Manufacturing Festival Launch Event
The recent launch event for the West Midlands Manufacturing Festival drew a packed audience of industry leaders, educators and aspiring engineers to Aston University’s Engineering Academy, for an evening focused on collaboration, skills development and the future of the manufacturing sector. Read more via The Manufacturer
