by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 3, 2020 | Trailblazers, Trailblazers 2019
It’s not just the automotive sector that is seeing the need for cleaner propulsion technologies to meet the global emission targets. All modes of transport are affected; from commercial and off-highway, to aerospace and motorsport. Integral Powertrain Ltd (IP) cut its...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 3, 2020 | Regions, Regions 2019
A WHITE ROSE WITH THORNS Manufacturing’s 2019 in Yorkshire and Humberside has been headline-grabbing, sometimes with good news; othertimes, less so. BY DAVID WALSH YORKSHIRE IS TOO BIG TO BE KNOWN FOR ONE MANUFACTURING SECTOR, WITHIN ITS HUGE BORDERS IT DOES THEM...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 3, 2020 | Inside the Factory, Inside the factory 2019
LONDON ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPANY It’s been a year of milestones for the London Electric Vehicle Company’s modern production facility. Located just outside of Coventry, the Ansty plant is home to the all-new electric London black cab, the LEVC TX, a vehicle that’s a...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Dec 30, 2019 | Technologies, Technologies 2019
SHARING IN GROWTH CW FLETCHER CW Fletcher, an enterprising aerospace and nuclear manufacturing company located in Sheffield, has signed a record £160 million long term contract with Rolls-Royce PLC – the most valuable secured by the company in its...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Dec 24, 2019 | Technologies, Technologies 2019
CHANGING TIMES FOR UK ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING BY CANDICE MAJEWSKI We’ve seen some surprises along the way, with the closure of Renishaw’s North Staffordshire site, Metalysis going into administration before being taken over by Power Resources Group and voxeljet’s...
