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Ministers and mayors unite to back British bus manufacturing and zero-emission transport
Government ministers and metro mayors have renewed their commitment to supporting British manufacturing and driving forward the UK’s zero-emission bus revolution.
Iconsys strengthens functional safety offering with new appointment
Iconsys is reinforcing its leadership in industrial safety and compliance with a major investment in its functional safety division, including a doubling of its specialist team.
Hundreds of new jobs created by Sheffield manufacturing investment
Hundreds of high skilled jobs are to be created in Sheffield after Walsin Lihwa (WL) announced a major investment that boosts the UK’s steel industry and advanced manufacturing sector.
Made Smarter backs 400th tech project

Made Smarter backs 400th tech project

10 Jul 2025 Mankirat Kaur
The Made Smarter programme has reached a significant milestone after funding its 400th technology adoption project in the North West.
UK-US trade deal comes into force: tariffs slashed for UK auto and aerospace sectors
The UK’s automotive and aerospace sectors are set for a major boost as a landmark UK-US trade deal comes into effect. 
Cake-making engineer inspires a new generation of women in industry
On International Women in Engineering Day, Gina Goulding shares how Made Smarter helped her build her cake manufacturing empire
A day in the life of a Subcon exhibitor
A behind-the-scenes look at life on the Subcon show floor – straight from the exhibitors themselves.
Government unveils £14.2bn Sizewell C plan to secure UK’s energy future
The UK Government has given the go-ahead for Sizewell C. This is the first British-owned nuclear power station to be announced in over three decades, with HMG as a majority shareholder alongside EDF.
Subcon 2025 Celebrates Manufacturing Excellence
  Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards returns for a second year with a new group of winners: Start-up of the Year - Buckingham Magnetics UK Manufacturing Partner of the Year – Sertec International Par …
Siemens empowers Hirano to maximize quality and performance in battery manufacturing
Siemens and Hirano Tecseed, a Japanese machine builder, are partnering to transform battery manufacturing processes. 
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