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Op-ed: From Hormuz to graphene—Why the UK must turn innovation into industrial power
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Paragraf’s Dr Simon Thomas argues that escalating global disruptions, from energy shocks to fragile supply chains, underline the urgent need for the UK to move beyond innovation alone and secure its position through strategic leadership in advanced materials. Read more via The Manufacturer
Bucher Municipal submits plans for factory expansion in Dorking
A planning application has been submitted supporting Bucher Municipal’s multi-phase redevelopment programme in Dorking, a programme that includes the previously announced 3.1-acre manufacturing plant and new plans to redevelop the former Carville Plastics site. Read more via The Manufacturer
Young innovators named finalists in Big Bang UK STEM competition
The finalists of this year’s The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition have been revealed following a highly competitive selection process that drew hundreds of entries from young innovators from across the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
More than 1,000 students set for More Than Robots UK Championship showdown
More than 1,000 students from across the UK will gather in London later today for the national final of the More Than Robots UK Championship, marking the culmination of a six-month engineering programme designed to build the country’s future robotics talent pipeline. Read more via The Manufacturer
Collapse of UK’s only abrasive manufacturer triggers major asset sale
The collapse of Phoenix Naylors Abrasives has brought an end to what is understood to be the UK’s only domestic producer of certain grinding wheel and abrasive products, prompting concerns over the loss of specialist manufacturing capability. Read more via The Manufacturer
