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Locit secures £1m backing to support growth, safeguard jobs and expand operations
Locit, one of the UK’s fastest growing steel locker manufacturers, has secured a £1m investment from the Development Bank of Wales, which will support its continued expansion, safeguard jobs and create new jobs in North Wales. Read more via The Manufacturer
Britons ‘struggling to find UK-made goods on shelves’ despite rising demand
UK consumers are actively seeking out British-made products but are being held back by poor visibility, according to YouGov survey data. Read more via The Manufacturer
AI smart glasses to deliver freedom to the 2 million blind and partially sighted people in the UK
A new generation of AI-powered smart glasses, Mavis Viaro and Mavis Itero, promises to boost independence, confidence and accessibility for the UK’s 2 million blind and partially sighted people through advanced navigation, environmental awareness and real-time assistance. Read more via The Manufacturer
Pilkington UK embraces virtual reality to enhance R&D engineering in its manufacturing
Pilkington UK is harnessing immersive virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance its research and development engineering capabilities, transforming how teams design, test and validate manufacturing systems across its operations. Read more via The Manufacturer
EngineeringUK welcomes two new trustees
EngineeringUK has announced the appointment of two new trustees: Laura Hughes and Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB. Read more via The Manufacturer
