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The Manufacturer Additive Manufacturing Supplement
Often when manufacturers hear 3D printing, they imagine hobbyists at home printing personal phone stands and mini figurines in their office. However, the technology has moved far beyond that, and the term additive manufacturing stirs up different connotations, although they are one and the same. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK engineers developing rapid-response anti-drone system
BAE Systems is developing a fast-tracked, software-led anti-drone system designed to counter evolving threats while reducing reliance on costly missile defence. Read more via The Manufacturer
West Midlands manufacturing SMEs positioned for global growth after ‘Breaking into Defence’ event
More than 60 ambitious manufacturers from the West Midlands gathered recently for a special event designed to accelerate SME participation in international defence markets and to strengthen the UK’s sovereign defence capability. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK manufacturers set to benefit from eased planning rules for on-site wind turbines
Manufacturers across the UK could soon cut energy costs and boost resilience under new government proposals to relax planning rules for small onshore wind turbines. Read more via The Manufacturer
Space Forge achieves key milestone with ForgeStar-1 as UK-built subsystem proves successful in orbit
Space Forge has successfully demonstrated the operation of a critical spacecraft subsystem aboard its ForgeStar-1 mission, marking a significant milestone for both the company and the wider UK space supply chain. Read more via The Manufacturer
