The Department for Business and Trade recently announced new funding initiatives, Driving Research and Investment in Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE35) and the Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder programme. Both are part of the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan and the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, to ensure innovation in the sector not only continues but accelerates.
The third generation Nissan LEAF is gliding silently off a transformed Sunderland Plant production line as the company brings to life its world first EV36Zero plan.
Gate 7, a specialist in decal manufacturing and high-performance print solutions, is marking 25 years in business through celebrating a number of significant milestones: opening a manufacturing facility in India; investing in cutting-edge digital print technology and growing its headcount worldwide.
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq.
North East based property consultancy which works across the UK – Naylors Gavin Black – has appointed a new managing partner to spearhead a new era at the 40-strong business which is celebrating an expanding client base and increased turnover.
NEPS has entered a new phase of strategic growth as it closes the doors on its original warehouse at Unit 8, Octavian Way, Team Valley Trading Estate, and moves into a significantly larger facility at Unit 1.
How we improved the layout in Hackefors with Viscando 3D&AI and Gazpacho
Improving efficiency and competitiveness in production environments is no longer just about machines and materials, it’s about creating smooth workflows, reducing waste, and enhancing the working environment. To achieve this, it is crucial to understand how people, materials, and equipment move through production. At Virtual Manufacturing’s factory in Hackefors, we tested how the combination of Viscando 3D&AI and Gazpacho Analytics can generate these insights quickly and reliably, resulting in clear improvements to the production process.
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to industrial growth and UK manufacturing competitiveness through measures such as the Industrial Strategy, Drive35, and extended grants for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. These initiatives are essential to advancing the UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles and maintaining global competitiveness.
Turbo Power Systems (TPS) SMART FLEET EV charging solution, saw off competition from global giants to win the Best New Technology category at last week’s Transport & Energy Awards.
The UK Government’s recently launched DRIVE35 strategy is a landmark £2.5bn initiative designed to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in clean automotive technology.
