A UK-based optimisation expert in additive manufacturing workflow has become the latest member of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry. Additve Flow, located in London, has worked with the MTC-based National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NCAM) on projects with major
multi-nationals, using its software technology for optimising the speed, cost and quality of additive manufactured products. Additive Flow’s technology connects data silos to help manufacturers and engineers realise the benefits of the digital thread across their product development lifecycles.

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The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is making over £1m in funding available to help British businesses export. The institute’s International Trade Accelerator Voucher scheme can help manufacturing businesses large and small through access to world-class training, consultancy and educational services. Each voucher issued is worth £1100 and is redeemable against the wide range of services available from the IOE&IT. The voucher scheme is available to all UK-based businesses regardless of IOE&IT membership.

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Cummins will open a new powertrain test facility at its Darlington campus to help accelerate the move towards cleaner, next-generation power technologies that focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. Preparation work for the new facility is now underway with the first phase of the £14m investment expected to open for operations by May 2023. The facility will be fuel-agnostic and enable Cummins to develop and test a wider range of power technologies, including the latest universal engine platforms with variants able to operate on green hydrogen, renewable natural gas or sustainable diesel.

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www.cummins.com

3D printing innovator, AMufacture, has leveraged HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology for the design and integration of a crucial part that will be used on a carbon-fibre racing boat ahead of its transatlantic challenge. The manifold, which controls water going into a ballast tank, is light, durable and watertight, ensuring it meets the standards required of an elite level racing boat. HP Multi Jet Fusion has enabled UK-based AMufacture to be one of the first on-demand manufacturers to offer this technology, while saving costs for the company and reducing lead times for customers.

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Siemens has renewed its contract with Brammer Buck & Hickman for the supply of tools, consumables, PPE and workwear. The initial contract was awarded in 2010, since when the two companies have worked closely to streamline product supply and provide substantial cost savings; confirmed as over £6.5m to date. Overall sales since the start of the contract have been in excess of £85m. The diversity of the Siemens contract is unusual as it represents the first UK-wide contract to cover all Siemens’ business units, addressing industries such as healthcare, power generation, renewables, rail and traffic.

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