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Babcock ignites Plymouth pupils’ passion for STEM
Babcock International recently wowed more than 300 local school pupils with a special Plymouth themed Festival of Engineering event aimed at inspiring the next generation of talent into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers. Read more via The Manufacturer
Geoff Cousins: How can the UK automotive sector harness the EV revolution?
Geoff Cousins, Chairman at G&P Quality Management Group, explores the challenges faced by the UK automotive industry, as it navigates EV adoption hurdles, rising costs, US tariffs, and growing competition from Chinese manufacturers—demanding strategic innovation, cost control, and supply chain resilience to stay competitive. Read more via The Manufacturer
Funding injection set to expand NMIS’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to create UK centre for advanced packaging
Plans for a national hub for the development of advanced semiconductor packaging are now underway, following the announcement of a £160m investment from the UK Government in Glasgow City Region Innovation Zone (GCRIZ) projects. Read more via The Manufacturer
LOCTITE celebrates over 20 years of supporting future engineering talent with Formula Student sponsorships
LOCTITE is celebrating 20 years of partnering with Formula Student – the UK’s most established educational engineering competition, run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Read more via The Manufacturer
HMS Belfast block moves into new Janet Harvey Hall
The Aft block of HMS Belfast, the third Type 26 City Class, entered the Janet Harvey Hall earlier this week at BAE Systems’ vast new shipyard in Govan. Read more via The Manufacturer
WMG High Value Manufacturing Catapult Centre welcomes Executive Chair of Innovate UK
Professor David Greenwood, CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC) Centre at WMG, University of Warwick, welcomed Tom Adeyoola – Executive Chair of Innovate UK – on 1 July, as part of his tour of the UK’s Catapult Network. Read more via The Manufacturer