The restart of manufacturing at Toyota’s UK car plant in Burnaston has seen the factory reach the milestone of 4.5 million vehicles.

Burnaston’s landmark model, a 1.8-litre hybrid Corolla hatchback that is on its way to a customer in Poland, reaffirms that it is very much “back-to-business” at the site. Production resumed on 26 May following temporary closure due to COVID-19. Facilities and processes have been revised to ensure the health and safety of all staff members and site visitors. Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) completes a car every 89 seconds at Burnaston, which equates to 3000 vehicles a week.
For further information www.toyotauk.com

Engineering design and manufacturing specialist Cyrus Bradford has opened a new 35,000 sq ft production site at Briton Ferry, south Wales that will complement its established facilities in Bradford (46,000 sq ft) and Durham (10,000 sq ft).

The official opening will be performed by Stephen Kinnock MP on 3 September. Cyrus-Bradford currently employs over 48 staff at its Bradford and Durham sites, and will be taking on a further nine new skilled employees in Wales, along with a trainee apprentice. The company has also invested in a wide range of machine tools and welding equipment for its Wales facility.
For further information www.cyrus-bradford.co.uk

Eagle, a restorer of the classic Jaguar E-Type car, has announced a partnership with Graphite Additive Manufacturing Ltd to use HP’s Jet Fusion 4200 3D-printing solution for the production of custom parts.

According to Eagle, the company has already seen a huge increase in quality, cost-effectiveness and efficiency after switching to HP’s 3D printing from other additive processes.
Since using HP’s 3D-printing platform for air conditioning and heating air ducts within E-Type cars, Eagle has benefitted from significantly reduced turnaround times, streamlined processes and greater flexibility to meet customer demands. HP’s 3D-printed parts allow Eagle to produce in low volumes with design and economic advantages, as the digital 3D model is easily adjusted and the final part swiftly printed.
For further information www.hp.com/uk

A manufacturing network representing more than 600 companies in the Midlands and Yorkshire has developed an online virtual exhibition to combat the effects of the pandemic on in-person events.

The Made in Group, which includes Made in the Midlands and Made in Yorkshire, has invested more than £150,000 in developing ‘Backing Britain Live 2020’. This online event aims to draw 5000 attendees and is already supported by 200 exhibitors.
BBLive2020, is up and running at www.backingbritain.com where it will continue until 28 August. The event showcases manufacturers and businesses alike in an all-new digital format. Delegates and exhibitors also have the chance to attend over 25 seminars, including virtual round tables on topics such as smart factories, green manufacturing and supply chain localisation.
Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/gwNdA4b

The GTMA has appointed an academic advisor to support activities in additive manufacturing.

Dr Jennifer Johns will bring a range of expertise to the association, including research on technological change and innovation in global supply chain networks. A reader in international business at The University of Bristol, Johns recently published an extensive report examining the impact of additive manufacturing on supply chains in the UK, Germany and US.
For further information www.gtma.co.uk