E&T

MARCH 17, 2023

Sometimes politics can be frustrating, especially if your background is in engineering. Planning and solutions were my trade, and politics in the UK, especially recently, is buffeted from one news story to the next. For this we need to plan and seek workable solutions that protect our planet and our communities.

Fit 64

Fit Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 64

E&T

MAY 17, 2023

Paul Dempsey counts the cost in financial, environmental and political terms. Should American companies be transporting such dangerous chemicals on such a rickety old rail network? Is there an alternative transport? What happens now? What does it all mean for the future of energy supply? We dip into energy saving as well.

Freight 59

Freight Automotive 59

SMMT

MARCH 8, 2024

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Automotive 40

Automotive Sourcing 40

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 6, 2024

The recent announcement of Federal Government investment in the Beverage Intermodal Freight Terminal will increase connection to regional, national and international markets, and reduce reliance on air and road transport. Epping is a great base for our operations.

Manufacturing 53

Manufacturing Freight Warehousing Beverage 53

SMMT

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Our new eTruck will cover all areas of application when production starts, whether for regional distribution of organic milk or long-distance transport of green steel. It is a ground breaking location a long-term investment decision, and part of MAN’s transformation into a provider of sustainable transport solutions.

Logistics 52

Logistics 52

SMMT

JUNE 29, 2023

Tariffs would make these vehicles more expensive just at the moment when industry needs to ramp up sales – with a ZEV mandate expected in 2024 – potentially holding back the shift to zero emission transport. But with weak GDP growth, high inflation and rising interest rates, it’s crucial that UK car factories stay globally competitive.

Automotive 145

Automotive Manufacturing 145

E&T

JUNE 18, 2023

A survey published by Make UK showed that the transport and electronic sectors were doing particularly well, reflecting the continued recovery in the aerospace sector with the increase in passenger miles, together with a spate of large orders for new aircraft over the last year.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Electronics Supply Chain Aerospace 98

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Don’t think you are immune from global politics. Threat actors are most intensely focused on the energy sector (39% of attacks) – over three times more than the next most frequently attacked verticals, critical manufacturing (11%) and transportation (10%). Unfortunately.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 130

E&T

JUNE 7, 2023

That will mean linking decisions on new home building into plans for low-carbon transport networks, it said. Between them, housing and transport account for over 40 per cent of total emissions, but since 1990 emissions from both sectors have barely declined.

Fit 104

Fit Sourcing 104

E&T

APRIL 17, 2023

Transport is one of the more visible proofs of Europe-wide harmony and unity. Conversely, dysfunctional transport networks also highlight any problems that exist. Lawmakers are keen to tag the funding with sustainability criteria, as well as other EU-wide objectives that transport can help achieve.

Cargo 52

Cargo 52

Plastics News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

But while Musk complained that paper straws taste "like cardboard," the rant seems to be aimed primarily at political correctness. There's more than you'd think. Stop the war on straws," he wrote. The straw war is emblematic of larger social issues," he wrote back in May. based pipe extruder Springfield Plastics Inc.

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SMMT

JUNE 14, 2024

His leadership of SMMT has seen some significant challenges – political, economic and, most importantly, once in a century technological change. He has managed them with calmness, diplomacy and unwavering good humour, and I am sure that everyone at SMMT and in the wider industry would congratulate him on this much merited recognition.

Automotive 60

Automotive Supply Chain Form Manufacturing 60

E&T

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The government has insisted that the new exploration in the North Sea is compatible with the UK’s legal commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and that domestic fuel will have a lower carbon footprint in production and transportation than imported fuel. There is no real opposition.”

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E&T

JULY 26, 2023

“The new law will provide legal certainty for ship operators and fuel producers, and help kick-start the large-scale production of sustainable maritime fuels, thus substantially delivering on our climate targets at a European and global level,” said Raquel Sánchez Jiménez, the Spanish minister for transport, mobility and urban agenda.

Compliance 98

Compliance 98

Gary Mintchell

MAY 5, 2023

Often by the time a tech or business story hits mainstream media or politics the situation is on the downward slope of the sine wave. Depending on their location, the high sensitivity analyzers using OA-ICOS technology are transported by vehicle (using ABB Ability™ MobileGuard), drone (HoverGuard), or backpack (MicroGuard) to the site.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Automation 130

Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 19, 2023

TORONTO — Toronto’s RideFair Coalition delivered an open letter to Toronto’s mayoral candidates to commit to ensuring City policies reflect its climate goals and reduce car dependency by regulating ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft and by promoting sustainable transportation alternatives.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

E&T

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

However, reports have drawn significant criticism from political opponents, environmental groups and large sectors of the UK industry. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defended Sunak’s approach as “pragmatic”. She told Times Radio on Wednesday morning: “We’re not going to save the planet by bankrupting the British people.”

Sourcing 59

Sourcing Manufacturing 59

E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

When assessing the suitability of local infrastructure, the rural-urban divide was particularly notable in public transport. Only Labour has the economic, social and political answers that our rural and coastal communities have been asking for.” The BCC said these factors are “entrenching” a rural-urban divide among UK SMEs.

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With the news and political agenda firmly focused on automotive and electrification, Monday’s SMMT Electrified event could not be more timely. I am delighted that Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for Transport, will be joining us to deliver a keynote address.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 52

SMMT

JUNE 29, 2023

With countries around the world accelerating their efforts to attract international investment in advanced manufacturing, Britain’s automotive sector has called on all political parties to back the UK by committing to five key pledges as part of a dedicated industrial strategy. We have to do what is right for our own economy.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

According to Reich, “The solution is a mix of new technologies, cross-industry collaboration, and a clear political framework.” Green hydrogen is gaining more and more traction as governments and companies invest in projects to decarbonize sectors such as manufacturing and transportation.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Automation 52

SMMT

JUNE 30, 2023

With it came the call for all political parties to commit to five pledges which would help drive the industry forward to a massive £106 billion electric vehicle production prize from now until the end of the next Parliament. We now eagerly await the government’s response and its strategy to secure the future of advanced manufacturing.

Automotive 52

Automotive Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 52

E&T

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We hope our report will be drawn on by all the political parties.” The inquiry makes key recommendations to the government including: Ensuring that the secondary school system is “fit for the future” with parity between technical and academic pathways. The recommendations cover curriculums, BTEC, English Baccalaureate and careers.

Fit 59

Fit Function Manufacturing 59

Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 15, 2023

Increasing the production and utilization of SAF is a critical step for achieving the air transportation sector’s net zero CO2 emissions goal by 2050. The supply is further constrained by competition for renewable fuels from other sectors that have alternative decarbonization options, such as with surface transportation and heating.

Aerospace 40

Aerospace Manufacturing Compliance 40

Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It argued that having the panel would balance the public interest with the desire to foster collective bargaining and reduce the appearance of political interference. In 1995 a task force recommended the labour minster create a panel that could provide advice on disputes with significant public interest.

Cargo 97

Cargo Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 97

SMMT

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Delivered entirely online given the global audience, it will see the launch of our latest Trade Report and I am pleased to announce that the Shadow Minister for International Trade, Gareth Thomas MP, will join us to deliver the political address. Doing so would ensure fairness in affordable, accessible zero emission transport for all drivers.

Automotive 52

Automotive Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 4, 2023

The NRF was announced by the government in the Federal Budget for October 2022 and will invest across priority areas of the economy including renewables and low emissions technologies, medical science, transport, value-adding in resources, value-adding in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, defence capability and enabling technologies.

Artificial Intelligence 83

Artificial Intelligence Composites Sourcing Robotics 83

SMMT

MAY 11, 2023

It been another week high on the political agenda for the UK’s commercial vehicle sector, with new legislation for longer semi-trailers, fresh innovation funding and an upgrade for the Plug-in Van Grant putting the sector’s net zero progress in the spotlight.

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E&T

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With manufacturing jobs concentrated in “left behind” areas, the report added that failing to secure green investment would further “devastate” industrial communities and cause political problems for the government in vital “red wall” seats. “If

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Automotive Supply Chain Lead Time 98

SMMT

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The UK has world-class capabilities in building vehicles that will deliver clean transport, and the latest figures published this week show production of battery electric vehicles firmly bucking the overall trend of decline, with output once again rising, by 16.6% in September, to round off a record first nine months.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Product Record Manufacturing 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The transportation market presents a clear example of an industry that can reap important benefits from this switch towards sustainable fuels.

Form 52

Form Function Manufacturing 52

MEM

JANUARY 30, 2023

2022 was a year of political instability for the UK which in turn had implications on the wider economy. It shouldn’t and in some cases doesn’t matter where electrification innovation is conducted but it must be where capability exists, not where it’s most politically or financially expedient. Companies need space to prosper and grow.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Electronics Automotive Manufacturing 52

E&T

MARCH 9, 2023

Chris Stark, the CCC’s chief executive, likened the future system to a Netflix subscription model, where energy used for transport, heat and power will all come together in one tariff. The remaining supply could come from low-carbon backup generation such as hydrogen-powered turbines and some fossil fuel plants using CCS technology.

Sourcing 59

Sourcing 59

SMMT

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective communicator at all levels (written, verbal and presentational), able to effectively lead meetings, to command authority in technical/legal/political discussions and diplomatically exert influence and persuasion as required.

Automotive 40

Automotive Form 40

SMMT

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective communicator at all levels (written, verbal and presentational), able to effectively lead meetings, to command authority in technical/legal/political discussions and diplomatically exert influence and persuasion as required.

Automotive 40

Automotive Form 40

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The UK and Germany are suffering a particularly bad economic period due to Germany’s reliance on Russian energy and the UK’s current political turbulence. Despite ongoing supply chain issues and inflationary pressures, it is expected that overall global manufacturing industry output growth reached 3.8%

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Value chain Pharmaceutical 52

SMMT

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As the UK welcomed its new Prime Minister and Transport Secretary this week, the CV sector is continuing to deliver for Britain, with new SMMT figures showing output increased by 53.6% This can only be achieved if we have political stability and a focus on the needs of the sector during the next 18 months.

Automotive 40

Automotive Manufacturing 40