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BMW puts the brakes on plans to produce electric Minis at Oxford plant
BMW has put the brakes on plans to spend £600m to reintroduce Electric Mini production at its Oxford plant, saying it is pausing the investment due to “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry.” More via The Manufacturer
Cyber attacks increasing in manufacturing as IT and OT converge
A global study by Omdia has found that cyber attacks are on the increase in manufacturing with 80% of firms experiencing a significant increase in overall security incidents or breaches last year. However, only 45% are adequately prepared in their cyber security. More via The Manufacturer
Airbus-built Biomass forest measuring satellite shipped to Kourou for launch
Biomass, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Airbus-built satellite, has left Toulouse for its journey by ship to Kourou, French Guiana, ready for launch. More via The Manufacturer
AMRC apprentices help revive forgotten McLaren Racing icon after 50 years
AMRC Training Centre apprentices have proven their skills in the stunning restoration of McLaren Racing’s iconic M23, chassis number 15 – a sister car to Emerson Fittipaldi’s M23 that brought the Formula 1 team its first ever World Championship 50 years ago. More via The Manufacturer
Lesters defies industry pressures with ‘ecosystem’ solution driving sales towards £25m
A leading high-performance packaging specialist has overcome a volatile economic climate to head towards £25m sales. More via The Manufacturer
Green bus growth shows why incentives matter, says SMMT chief
The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has said that encouraging zero emission bus (ZEB) numbers highlight the importance of incentives for compelling companies to make greener choices. More via The Manufacturer
