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David Cormack commences tenure as Chair of the LEEA Board
David Cormack commenced his two-year tenure as the new Chair of the Board at LEEA on 1 January 2026, taking over the role from Oliver Auston. Serving as Vice Chair alongside Auston for the last two years, he has also been a member of LEEA’s Technical Committee. On taking up the new position, Cormack […]
Manufacturing
Microchip Launches Military-Qualified Plastic Transient Voltage Suppressors for Aerospace and Defense Applications
Microchip Technology today announces the release of its JANPTX family of non-hermetic plastic Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices that meet the MIL-PRF-19500 qualification, offering high-reliability protection for aerospace and defense applications. These TVS devices are the first in the industry to achieve MIL-PRF-19500 qualification in a plastic package, offering engineers a lightweight, cost-effective solution without […]
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Westminster reception showcases South West’s manufacturing strength and central role in delivering Industrial Strategy
The Great South West Partnership convened UK parliamentarians, leading civil servants and South West Manufacturers in Westminster on 15 January to spotlight the South West’s critical role in delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy, as one of the nation’s most advanced manufacturing regions. Hosted in partnership with the South West Manufacturers Network, the event showcased the […]
Company News
SEW-EURODRIVE UK appoints new MD
Normanton-headquartered industry-leading specialist in drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE UK, has appointed a new managing director. Andy Turner, operations director, has taken on the role after 17 years with the company in various sales and operations roles following the retirement of former MD, John Pickup. Andy joined the company in 2008 as an external area sales manager […]
Product News
KnitMesh Technologies Launches PyroCore® Pyrotechnic Actuator Mesh
KnitMesh Technologies is proud to announce the launch of PyroCore® Pyrotechnic Actuator Mesh, a new high-performance knitted wire mesh solution developed for use in demanding pyrotechnic actuation systems. PyroCore® has been introduced as a natural extension of KnitMesh Technologies’ established actuator and airbag filter products, building on decades of expertise in knitted wire mesh for […]
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Rolls-Royce SMR signs contract with Skanska UK to deliver Aseismic Bearing Pedestal Demonstrator
Rolls-Royce SMR has announced a contract with Skanska UK to deliver an aseismic bearing pedestal demonstrator for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR). These structural isolation devices are a key part of the factory-built nuclear power plant’s design and play a critical role in decoupling buildings and infrastructure from ground motion during seismic events – significantly […]
Latest Trends & Technology
Made Smarter skills programmes to help Yorkshire manufacturers build AI-ready leaders
New digital skills courses are aiming to help SME manufacturers in Yorkshire embrace and capitalise on AI to boost productivity and drive growth. Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber is offering fully funded training to help companies develop leadership capability as advanced technologies become increasingly central to competitiveness and innovation. The government-backed digital adoption programme is […]
