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Over 100 specialist digital and STEM roles to be created in the West Midlands following expansions
More than 100 specialist digital and STEM roles will be created in the West Midlands after two companies announced plans to expand their operations in the region. More via The Manufacturer
British engineers successfully test autonomous submarine
A team of British engineers based in Portsmouth has successfully demonstrated a new type of autonomous submarine, developed specifically for military use, off the south coast of England. More via The Manufacturer
PepsiCo launches campaign to celebrate women in frontline manufacturing roles
PepsiCo has launched a new campaign celebrating women in supply chain and operations roles at its UK sites, aiming to inspire more women to pursue frontline roles. More via The Manufacturer
BMW Group eyes roll out of automated driving for new vehicles following successful pilot
BMW Group is looking to roll out autonomous driving technology to transport new vehicles from the production line to the finishing area, following a successful pilot project in one of its plants. More via The Manufacturer
Professor Brian Cox inspires students at the North Star Science School event
Pupils attending the 5th annual North Star Science School event last week were treated to an inspiring speech by Professor Brian Cox CBE FRS, Britain’s leading physicist and science communicator. More via The Manufacturer
Hitachi Rail wins UK’s top reliability award for third year
Hitachi Rail has won gold for reliability in the Modern Railways‘ Golden Spanner awards for its Lumo (Class 803) fleet. More via The Manufacturer
