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Jankel receives major order from Supacat for the provision of 70 Jackal vehicle blast and seating protection systems
Jankel has received a major order from Supacat to supply 70 HMT vehicle blast and seating protection systems.
The order has been placed to enable the rapid production of 70 new Jackal vehicles for UK MoD, a contract that was announced by Supacat and their production partners Babcock on 23 February 2023. Now in receipt of this order, Jankel will commence production ramp up immediately. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK and India sign landmark research agreement
The UK and India yesterday signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on science and innovation, following a meeting between UK Science Minister George Freeman and Indian Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh.
The memorandum of understanding on research between the two countries was signed in Parliament, enabling quicker, deeper collaboration on science between the two science powerhouses that will drive economic growth, create skilled jobs and improve lives in the UK, India, and worldwide. Read more via GOV UK
HydRegen raises £2.6m to clean up the chemical manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries
HydRegen has secured a £2.6m investment in its latest funding round.
The Oxford-based biotechnology company, which is a spin-out from the University of Oxford, has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint and operating costs of the chemical manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. Read more via tech.eu
AMTE Power takes steps to circular supply chain with recycled copper agreement
AMTE Power, a leading UK developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells for specialist applications in growing markets, has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with CalPac Resources Limited, which is developing novel technology derived from green hydrogen manufacturing to refine copper from industry scrap. Read more via The Manufacturer
Automotive supplier makes seven-figure investment in Nottingham manufacturing facility
Vestatec UK, a specialist in metal forming and assembly, has made a seven-figure investment to improve its manufacturing facility in Nottingham.
The Colwick-based business, and supplier to some of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, has invested almost £2 million to expand the 20,000 sq ft facility and enhance its global service offering. Read more via East Midlands Business Link
Wearside manufacturer to expand globally with University of Sunderland support
One of Wearside’s oldest manufacturers looking to grow operations globally is drawing on university expertise to help realise its ambitious expansion plans.
To meet its growth plans and the challenges of a competitive international market, Speedings Ltd is strengthening its production and workforce through the University of Sunderland’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme, which supports business innovation. Read more via Bdaily News
Nikon establishes new company in the United States to transform the future of digital manufacturing
Nikon Corporation has announced the formation of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing, Inc. (Hamid Zarringhalam, CEO and Yuichi Shibazaki, Co-CEO) and will begin its operation in July 2023. This new customer-centric digital manufacturing solutions company will be based in California, United States, and serve as the global headquarters of the Advanced Manufacturing Business Unit established in April 2023. The company’s launch marks a significant milestone in the Nikon Vision 2030 strategic plan set forth in Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2022 – 2025). Read more via Nikon
Moderna’s mRNA vaccine manufacturing centre begins construction
Construction has begun on Moderna’s Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire. Built to deliver Moderna’s ten-year strategic partnership with the UK government, announced in March 2023, the MITC will incorporate research, development and a manufacturing facility for mRNA vaccines. Read more via European Pharmaceutical Review
