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Funding programme delivers flexible BEV manufacturing at Leyland Trucks
Leyland Trucks has transformed its production line to build up to 30 battery electric trucks a day, following a collaborative project that cut end-of-line testing times by more than 90% and introduced new automation, digital twins and high-voltage manufacturing processes. Read more via The Manufacturer
MOD and defence industry join alliance to take defence innovation into new territory
Ploughshare’s Technology and Growth (TAG) Alliance is gaining momentum less than a year after being announced, with at least three new defence technology spin-outs expected by the end of the year and three major organisations joining its growing membership. Read more via The Manufacturer
Special Olympics GB Deposit Return Scheme trial to help improve accessibility
Visitors to this year’s Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) National Summer Games in Birmingham will take part in a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) trial to help make the UK’s future scheme more accessible. Read more via The Manufacturer
Saab’s Seaeye SR20 completes inland water trials
Saab UK’s Seaeye SR20 eWROV, its next-generation all-electric work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV), has successfully completed a comprehensive programme of inland water trials. Read more via The Manufacturer
Bridgnorth Aluminium appoints new general manager to drive growth
Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL) has appointed Ilias Avgerinos as its new General Manager as the UK aluminium producer looks to build on two years of investment, increased production and a growing order book. Read more via The Manufacturer
