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VE Day at 80: what can modern manufacturing learn from the war effort?
This year marks 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE Day), commemorating the end of World War II in Europe and the Allies’ triumph over the Axis Powers. Britain’s manufacturing capabilities played a huge role in winning the Battle of Britain – and subsequently WWII. More via The Manufacturer
How should UK businesses respond to China’s restrictions on rare earth metal exports?
UK and European businesses need to urgently derisk their supplies of rare earth metals following new Chinese restrictions on their exports. The heavy rare earth metals which are now restricted, are pivotal for the automotive industry, wind turbines, electronics, healthcare and the defence industry. More via The Manufacturer
Abi Hird: the cult of lean forgets the value of mistakes
It’s spring in the UK. That means it’s a perfectly reasonable time to start looking at new sliders for the pool during your summer holidays. It won’t be long before we’re all queuing up at airports to jet away from the grey British summer. More via The Manufacturer
Investment boosts Mansfield Pollard’s acoustic control division
Mansfield Pollard, a leader in air management and acoustic control solutions, is redefining its acoustic control division through a significant investment into its people, facilities, product and service offerings. More via The Manufacturer
The maintenance mandate: Why manufacturers should be rebuilding from the ground up
While much of the buzz around digital transformation in manufacturing focuses on new technologies, the most forward-thinking companies are taking a different approach. More via The Manufacturer