Materials
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LTi Metaltech has secured recognition for UK manufacturing growth today. The award follows major contract momentum in nuclear supply.
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Wall Colmonoy has expanded UK precision casting capacity in Wales. The investment strengthens domestic capability for larger aerospace and defence components.
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Sony and imec have advanced dense three dimensional chip integration. The module uses sub-100nm through-silicon connections for front-to-back device connectivity.
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Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel have strengthened Europe’s regional aircraft programme. The long-term agreement covers advanced composite solutions for the D328eco turboprop.
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Anotec has added chromium VI free treatment for aluminium components. The SurTec 650 process supports corrosion protection, coating preparation, and compliance in demanding engineering applications.
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Aluminium scrap exports are testing Britain’s industrial resilience once again. Make UK wants stronger domestic recycling, sorting, and alloy retention as manufacturers face rising demand from defence, automotive, energy, and digital sectors.
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Emirates Biotech will introduce Embio PLA to Saudi plastics buyers. The launch targets packaging, food service, 3D printing, and consumer goods.
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Amcor secures RecyClass certification across selected UK flexible packaging lines. The accreditation supports customers preparing for changes to Plastic Packaging Tax rules, where PCR content will become central to the 30% recycled-content threshold.
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Nottingham has launched a national cold spray manufacturing capability today. The high-pressure facility will support metal repair, remanufacturing, coatings, and additive manufacturing research for aerospace, defence, fusion, nuclear, and clean energy applications.
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Walter has expanded its Groov·tec GD tooling portfolio for manufacturers. Three new systems target axial grooving, internal grooving, radial grooving, chip evacuation, vibration reduction, and turning-centre flexibility.
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