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Fewer UK sectors grew in September but future economic optimism at 31-month high, new report reveals
In September, five of the 14 sectors monitored by the Lloyds UK Sector Tracker saw output grow; this was six fewer than in August (11), and the lowest number since October 2023. More via The Manufacturer
NASA harnesses power of AI to reduce product development time to 36 hours
NASA has shown how generative design and advanced digital manufacturing from Protolabs can cut its development time from design to finished product from years to just 36 hours. More via The Manufacturer
Triton Showers achieves Carbon Neutral certification for third year running
Triton Showers has been awarded Carbon Neutral certification for its operation for the third year running, marking another significant step on the company’s sustainability journey. More via The Manufacturer
Older manufacturers wanted as Silver Founders launches in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country
A dedicated new business support programme is coming to Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country with the aim of unleashing the potential of older entrepreneurs involved in manufacturing. More via The Manufacturer
Three in four UK manufacturing workers are not concerned about their jobs being automated
Three quarters of manufacturing workers in the UK (73%) are not concerned about their jobs being automated in the future, according to a study undertaken by YouGov and commissioned by global technology company SafetyCulture. More via The Manufacturer
Leyland Trucks celebrates production of 125,000th heavy-duty vehicle
Leyland Trucks, the Lancashire-based producer of DAF commercial vehicles, has achieved its latest manufacturing milestone – its 125,000th heavy-duty vehicle. More via Leyland Trucks
Group Rhodes marks 200th anniversary with expansion
Group Rhodes, the West Yorkshire-based manufacturer of original equipment for the metalforming, composites, heavy ceramic and material handling sectors, has marked its 200th anniversary by revealing its recent exciting expansion. More via Production Engineering Solutions
