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British-led team achieves stratospheric success with solar powered aircraft
A British-led team of engineers has taken a leap forward in the race to harness the stratosphere for earth observation and communications, completing a new series of test flights of BAE Systems’ High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), PHASA-35, in quick succession. More via The Manufacturer
Richard Noble OBE opens GTR’s new £1m training and development centre
Global Technologies Racing Ltd (GTR) has announced the official opening of its brand new, state-of-the-art training and development centre. More via The Manufacturer
Essity lights up its Trafford Park Mill with festive Christmas projection
Essity, the global hygiene and health company behind brands including Cushelle, TENA, Tork and Bodyform, is spreading festive cheer in Manchester this holiday season with a vibrant Christmas projection at its Trafford Park paper mill. More via The Manufacturer
PTC partners with Microsoft and Volkswagen Group to develop Codebeamer Generative AI Copilot
London-based PTC is partnering with Microsoft and Volkswagen Group to develop a generative artificial intelligence (AI) copilot based on the PTC Codebeamer application lifecycle management (ALM) solution. More via The Manufacturer
JLR’s Rudy the Robot to put in a Christmas shift in minus 40C
Spare a thought for Rudy the Robot, JLR’s trusted automated colleague who is working hard this Christmas in minus 40‑degree conditions to test the durability and quality of JLR vehicle doors. More via JLR
Bentley celebrates another year of impactful community investment in 2024
Bentley Motors is proud to announce another successful year of community investment under its Advancing Life Chances (ALC) Strategy. More via Bentley Motors