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JLR uses robots to simulate a decade of seat usage
JLR has revealed its rigorous seat testing regime, with four dedicated robots – KUKA Occubots – each simulating a decade of sitting, moving and twisting in a matter of days to ensure the company’s luxury vehicle clients are sitting comfortably. Read more via The Manufacturer
Jobs boost as Defence Secretary officially opens BAE’s new artillery factory in Sheffield
The Defence Secretary has officially opened a landmark £25m BAE Systems artillery factory that is the first to restore critical gun barrel manufacturing capability in the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
HMS Venturer takes to the water
HMS Venturer, the first of five Type 31 frigates Babcock International is delivering for the Royal Navy, has completed her first entry into the water. Read more via The Manufacturer
Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards hail industry’s rising stars as winners announced
Some of the brightest stars in West Yorkshire’s manufacturing and engineering sectors have been honoured, as employers gathered to celebrate the next generation of talent at a sold-out Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards ceremony, held at Leeds Beckett University. Read more via The Manufacturer
Food and drink manufacturers have slashed salt and sugar in products by almost a third
New data from Kantar Worldpanel shows the result of years of investment to promote salt and sugar reduction in food and drink manufacturing. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) members’ products, which include the UK’s best-loved food and drink alongside entrepreneurial brands, now have around a third less salt (31%) and sugar (30%) and a quarter (24%) fewer calories compared to a decade ago. Read more via The Manufacturer
Chartwell Marine’s TriFoiler demonstrator proves cost reduction potential of electric fast ferries
Chartwell Marine has announced the successful completion of its trimaran fast ferry TriFoiler demonstrator project. Read more via The Manufacturer
