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UK Steel welcomes major forging capability investment
It has emerged that Special Melted Products (SMP) has signed a contract with Danieli & C for the supply of the UK’s largest superalloy forging press, as part of Project Vulcan, a move that has been welcomed by UK Steel. Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock signs initial agreement under Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme
Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has secured its first agreement under the £4bn Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) with Indonesia, for the sale of two Arrowhead 140 frigate licences, to be delivered over the coming months. Read more via The Manufacturer
New partnership to tackle engineering workforce shortages in food and drink industry
EngineeringUK and Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) have announced a new partnership to increase young people’s knowledge and interest in engineering and career opportunities in the food and grocery industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
NMITE and the British Army unveil new undergraduate degree in autonomous robotics
The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has hosted an event in conjunction with the British Army to provide more information about its groundbreaking MEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering (Autonomous Robotics) which will welcome its first students in September 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer
Kettering MP Rosie Wrighting highlights supply chain importance during manufacturing visit
Kettering MP Rosie Wrighting has highlighted the growing importance of supply chain resilience and component security during a visit to In2tec, a pioneering local manufacturer developing breakthrough technology to enable the reuse and recycling of electronic components. Read more via The Manufacturer
