Engineering


  • Xtera wins EXA Meridian transatlantic cable package

    Xtera will supply optical engineering for EXA Meridian cable system. The 24-fibre-pair route will link New Jersey with Brean and target more than 500Tbps of scalable capacity.


  • CNC Onsite launches US wind repair subsidiary

    CNC Onsite is opening a Houston subsidiary for wind repairs. The Danish company is taking crane-free uptower machining into the North American market.


  • GomSpace integrates ThrustMe propulsion into satellite production

    GomSpace is integrating forty ThrustMe electric propulsion systems across satellites. The systems are entering normal production, with first equipped spacecraft expected to launch from October.


  • Nordex takes 91MW Brandenburg wind farm order

    Nordex has secured a 91MW Brandenburg wind turbine supply order. Thirteen N163/6.X turbines will be installed from September 2027 under a 20-year service contract.


  • Aganova expands pipeline inspection beyond leaks

    Aganova has redesigned Nautilus for broader pipeline condition assessment workflows. The platform uses inspection data to support leak detection, maintenance prioritisation, and infrastructure investment decisions.


  • Isar Aerospace has secured five additional dedicated Spectrum launch missions. The SEOPS agreement covers flights from Norway and Canada between 2028 and 2030.


  • Econ Engineering has commissioned a new high-power laser cutting system. The £1.1 million investment expands in-house fabrication capability at its Ripon manufacturing operation.


  • Uniper has submitted plans for Killingholme’s new carbon capture plant. The facility would accompany a consented 550MW gas-fired station and target at least 95% CO2 capture.


  • STEP expands manufacturing route through MTC partnership

    UK Fusion Energy is widening STEP’s industrial manufacturing access routes. A new MTC relationship and £10 million R&D mechanism will support production-readiness work across the prototype programme.


  • Siemens Mobility is building its first Polish rail service centre. The 4,300m² Gądki depot will add heavy maintenance, digital asset management, and locomotive overhaul capacity for Central and Eastern Europe.