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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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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Each year CGTech offices worldwide host numerous Vericut User Exchange (VUE) events for customers and partners. In 2022, a combination of virtual and traditional events will draw thousands of attendees from all over the globe. CGTech has announced four UK VUE events: 7 September, Yamazaki Mazak, Worcester; 14 September, Kyocera SGS, Wokingham; 21 September, Nikken Innovation Centre Europe, Rotherham; and 28 September, Advanced Forming Research Centre, Scotland. Attendees will learn how to make the most of features available in the latest version and get a first-hand look at the next major release, Vericut 9.3.

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Berkshire-based automotive and motorsport transmission specialist, Xtrac, has launched a dedicated apprenticeship facility at its headquarters in Thatcham. The Xtrac Academy was opened by Laura Farris, MP for Newbury, alongside Shelly Van Meter, head of department at University Centre Newbury and responsible for apprenticeships at Newbury College. Xtrac’s new academy will welcome the first cohort of apprentices during 2022 to its newly built CAE classroom and adjoining practical skills workshop. The apprentices will experience working in up to 16 company departments throughout their 18 to 48-month education.

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www.xtrac.com/xtrac-academy