HyFlux & AMRC to Create Clean Aviation Cooling

Clean tech company HyFlux is collaborating with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to create a groundbreaking cryogenic cooling system designed specifically for hydrogen-electric aircraft.The Swansea-based company will head up the new £1.5m project, named SUPERCOOL, aimed at enabling the lightweight, high-efficiency cooling required for superconducting motor operation in zero-emission propulsion systems. HyFlux will be overseeing project delivery, system architecture, and commercial strategy. The AMRC will support engineering validation and integration.

More information www.amrc.co.uk

Team UK gathers medals on road to Shanghai

Team UK has reached an important milestone in its journey of skills development and international competition in preparation for next year’s ‘skills Olympics’ in Shanghai, with a bronze medal and five medallions for excellence awarded in the process. The Industry 4.0 bronze medal was awarded to Caolan McCartan from Newry and Patrick Sheerin from Portadown, who train at Southern Regional College and work for Pronto Engineering Group and AJ Power respectively. In addition, Thomas Ankers from Wrexham, who trains at Coleg Cambria and works for Electroimpact, won a medallion for excellence in CNC milling.

More information www.worldskillsuk.org

HBK Tech Days 2025

HBK is launching its durability and reliability Technology Days 2025. A fully virtual and free-to-attend event taking place across three dates in November, this interactive series once again brings together engineers and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements in fatigue crack growth, fatigue at elevated temperature, fatigue test data management and reliability modelling. Taking place on 4, 11 and 18 November, HBK Technology Days 2025 will feature six in-depth sessions lasting around 90 minutes each. The sessions have been built to provide engineers with practical tools they can apply directly to their work.

More information www.bit.ly/46fdrEQ

Siemens and Trumpf Enter Partnership

Technology company Siemens and machine tool and laser manufacturer Trumpf have entered a partnership that promises to elevate industrial production by harnessing advanced digital manufacturing solutions. The collaboration joins Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio with Trumpf’s machine-building and software expertise.

The partnership addresses a critical challenge in modern manufacturing: the disconnect between IT and OT systems. By leveraging Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio and Trumpf’s manufacturing prowess, the collaboration aims to deliver comprehensive solutions that bridge this gap. Both companies are working on open and interoperable IT interfaces that will help advance AI readiness for motion control applications.

More information www.trumpf.com

Brandauer Presses on to The Next Chapter

Birmingham-based precision stamping specialist Brandauer has been purchased by its management team with the vision of creating a world leading precision engineering specialist. Current CEO Rowan Crozier, manufacturing director Stuart Berry and non-executive director David Chapman have joined forces to buy the company, with the trio immediately laying out a 10-year plan that will initially drive annual sales to £12m by 2029.

Financed by HSBC, the deal will ensure the company remains in UK ownership and in a strong position to explore opportunities associated with its tooling, stamping, R&D and newly founded consultancy service. More than 20 new jobs could be added to Brandauer’s existing 64-strong team when the vision is realised.

More information www.brandauer.co.uk