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NMITE’s Future of Work conference

NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is inviting local professionals, business owners, industry leaders and Hereford’s A-level and HE students to its Future of Work conference on 16 May. This free conference and educational event will discuss how evolving trends are shaping work environments. The conference encompasses four sessions: exploring how technologies are shaping the future of work; understanding the role of human skills in a tech-driven world; discussing the significance of EDI and workplace innovation for future readiness; and preparing an approach to future skills.

For further information www.bit.ly/3J8s7cf

Next-generation five-axis machining seminar

On 25 April, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) will host a targeted Axile seminar for manufacturers that want to explore larger capacity five-axis machining with flexibility, precision and productivity. At the centre of the event will be the Axile G8i machining centre, a machine that delivers a balance of dynamic kinematics and cutting performance. As part of the seminar, ETG will have a live cutting demonstration on the Axile G8i with the five-axis machine demonstrating both its dynamic movements and pinpoint precision by machining an impeller.

For further information www.engtechgroup.com

Investment at Britten-Norman

Britten-Norman has secured new investment from a group of investors led by 4D Capital Partners LLP, a private equity firm that focuses on operational improvement and business transformation. The new investors are making funds available to Britten-Norman to fund working capital and drive successful long-term growth. Britten-Norman is the manufacturer of the Islander, which the company says is the world’s most iconic commercial light twin aircraft. In 2024, the business will be celebrating 70 years since it was first established at Bembridge Airport on the Isle of Wight, UK.

For further information www.britten-norman.com

JLR to recruit 250 electrification jobs

JLR is recruiting 250 electrification engineers to work at its Gaydon and Whitley facilities. The roles will further propel the development of JLR’s next-generation 100% electric vehicles launching by 2030 under the company’s ‘Reimagine’ strategy. Within the 250 new roles, the car manufacturer is specifically recruiting over 40 battery engineering roles, working across disciplines that include advanced energy storage systems, battery cell design and cell stack assemblies.

The remaining roles span specialisms in propulsion, including propulsion software, calibration and controls, HV system integration, electrical system component design and more. Aspects of the roles will also focus on improving fast-charging experiences for JLR clients.

For further information www.jaguarlandrover.com

Alliance Tooling invests in Kafo machine

Alliance Tooling, an injection mould toolmaker based in Leicester, has added a new Kafo machining centre to its manufacturing facility. This latest acquisition marks the fourth Kafo machining centre purchased by Alliance Tooling, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to technological advancement and quality in the manufacture of graphite electrodes for mould making. Kafo machining centres are supplied and serviced by TDT Machine Tools.

Specifically tailored for the efficient production of graphite electrodes, Alliance Tooling’s new Kafo SCV-5 machining centre offers agility and a compact design, while also boasting a custom dust extraction device that guarantees the containment of particles during operation. This feature is instrumental in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness at Alliance Tooling, ensuring a safer and cleaner working environment.

For further information www.alliancetooling.co.uk