Friday UK Manufacturing GOOD News ?? – 21st May

??Upbeat Barometer points to growth for SME manufacturers - SWMAS (the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP). https://bit.ly/3v7jbeN

??All UK sectors now in growth mode for the first time since August 2018, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker. https://bit.ly/2QBPWS7

??Warburtons unveils ￡56 million investment programme. https://bit.ly/3hIJunK

??￡1.9m contract win for Brandon Medical as Yorkshire manufacturing sector bounces back with 20% jobs boost. https://bit.ly/3bI2PBI

???Siemens Gamesa confirms 200 jobs for Hull offshore wind blade plant expansion. https://bit.ly/3fDv4lQ

??Cranswick to create 200 more jobs with new high-tech chicken factory in Hull. https://bit.ly/3u7poWG

??Nissan's Sunderland EV and hybrid car factory secures ￡80m boost. https://bit.ly/2ShsFoU

??Bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker announce investment and 50 jobs. https://bit.ly/3yw8og3

??Telford lighting manufacturer Luceco enjoys strong sales. https://bit.ly/3hEOlWU

??Elon Musk jets into Britain as ministers seek site for new car factory. https://bit.ly/3hIgtbv

?????Brandon Medical, a Leeds-based business that produces operating theatre and intensive care unit equipment for the healthcare industry, has secured a ￡1.86m contract to supply its products to one of London’s largest teaching hospitals. https://bit.ly/3bI3UcK

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??Brexit: UK SMEs beginning to better understand impact. https://bit.ly/3wp8Ris

??Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) ￡1.1 million Wellcome Trust grant to build a campaign that can transform public support for R&D investment. https://bit.ly/3v8HA3y

??Alexander Dennis delivers 500th electric bus as orders top 1000 across the UK. https://bit.ly/3v7WKWx

???♂?Defence firm boosted by US military target practice in the Outer Hebrides. https://bit.ly/2QGMIwS

??Fenix Battery Recycling has opened a new multi-chemistry battery recycling facility in Kilwinning near Glasgow. https://bit.ly/3wl2GvK

??Efinor opens new manufacturing and technology centre. https://bit.ly/3oAVEQQ

??Engineering parts supplier Flotec sold to its staff. https://bit.ly/3fBZa9C

??Loughborough University spin-out that makes testing technology for the drinks industry wins ￡180k funding. https://bit.ly/3c1cVhd

??UK SMR consortium has unveiled the design of its proposed new factory-built nuclear power station, known as a small modular reactor (SMR). https://bit.ly/3vadGvA

???BAE Systems 'remains on track' despite continued pandemic uncertainties. https://bit.ly/3ft0BXC

???World’s first electric flying racing car has gone into production and the first uncrewed races are to be announced in the summer of 2021. https://bit.ly/2T3B9R3

???More than 3,000 jobs created as space sector grows across the UK. https://bit.ly/3f3JtZA

??Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead a Phase A/B1 Study under ESA’s Moonlight initiative that will shape the service provision and infrastructure to provide sustainable commercial Lunar data-relay services for communication and navigation around the Moon. https://bit.ly/3hJ5sXq

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Articles related to Inclusion, Apprenticeships, STEM, Education and similar things

?????EngineeringUK has launched a new campaign, the Big Engineering Conversation, to encourage the engineering community to share their expertise in a discussion about how the industry can help increase the number and diversity of young people entering the sector. https://bit.ly/2RD2GZl

?????Renishaw inspires future female engineers with all-female work experience week. https://bit.ly/3bLpRYm

?????New Apprenticeship Program at Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre Training Next Generation of Aircraft Technicians. https://bit.ly/3fvghtA

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Each week I give a shout out?? to two small UK businesses

This week two companies from the ConeX Portal:

Hone-All Precision Ltd. leading specialists in the field of precision manufacturing of tubular components. With their latest range deep hole drilling, gundrilling, turning and honing technology, they have satisfied clients from Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Packaging, Printing, Hydraulics, Automotive, Motorsport and Defence. Reach out to Andrea Wilson so you can take advantage of their wide range of capabilities.  

iDeas Design Consultants Ltd a consultancy with over 30 years' experience in mechanical design, project management, value engineering, prototyping, feasibility studies, technical writing and much more. They can also assist with the development of video manuals for your new products so customers can have a seamless user experience. Talk to Christian Deas to see how you can benefit from their expertise. 

Here is some news about PLUS Automation and Contrinex sensors (aka my day job)

Contrinex sensors keep Britain’s seaports ????? running - www.Crane.PLUSAx.co.uk

Britain’s busy seaports rely upon Container-handling cranes and hence Contrinex’s rugged inductive sensors to operate around the clock. The sensors are fitted on each hoist carriage to verify its position and prevent it from travelling outside preset limits. Contrinex’s long sensing distance is essential to overcome mechanical play in the hoist carriage as it travels along the crane structure.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES - ?????♂?Fast, accurate and reliable detection ??Long sensing range ??Integrated timer ??Robust & reliable in demanding conditions ???IO-Link – Ideal for Industry 4 ??? -25°C to +70°C ??Low-cost solution

Read more at www.Crane.PLUSAx.co.uk, Click to download Contrinex’s 600 Series Inductive Sensor flyer, or Click to download Contrinex’s Product Overview brochure to find out more.

PLUS Automation can help you #MAKE SENSE OF SENSORS, solving problems & saving money using Contrinex Inductive??, Photoelectric??, Ultrasonic??, RFID?? & Machine Safety?? sensors. – Download a catalogue at www.Catalogue.PLUSAx.co.uk or visit us at www.PLUSAx.co.uk

Mark Weymouth - Managing Director - 07910 156 470

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