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Universities partner with Made Smarter to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers
The University of Salford has joined forces with Manchester Metropolitan University to equip more SME manufacturers with the strategies and skills needed to thrive in the digital age. More via The Manufacturer
Improved quality and value through outsourcing fuels own-brand growth, says BCMPA
Outsourcing is playing a key role in helping retailers and manufacturers to bridge the gap between affordability and innovation in their product development programmes, according to the BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics. More via The Manufacturer
CarbonScape granted EU patent to transform EV battery supply chain
CarbonScape, the deep-tech innovator transforming forestry by-products into high-performance battery materials, has been granted its foundational “Composition of Matter” patent (EP-4 079 686 B1) by the European Patent Office. More via The Manufacturer
Metals expert weighs in on what UK-US tariff deal means for industry
The 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports into the US announced in March has been scrapped. At a time where the tariff war is putting extra pressure on countries to be more self-sufficient, Trump’s decisions present a complex challenge for all stakeholders. More via The Manufacturer
Hitachi Newton Aycliffe factory to open its doors for Railway Bicentenary Celebrations
Hitachi Rail has announced it will host a Railway 200 ‘Open Day’ on 4 October at its Newton Aycliffe factory, as part of the national celebrations marking 200 years since the birth of the modern railway. More via The Manufacturer