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Orbital has secured clearance for its Orkney tidal demonstration array. The four-turbine scheme targets a 2028 deployment, contingent on financing, with the original programme’s 9.6MW rating not yet confirmed for the revised turbine mix.
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British engineering companies have secured new infrastructure contracts in India. Agreements cover metro design review, wastewater odour control and additional industrial investment plans announced during a government trade mission.
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Bristol researchers will lead a £9.8m regional robotics adoption programme. The 23-partner consortium will provide advice, practical demonstrations and connections to industrial suppliers across the South West.
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ITM Power’s Hydropulse subsidiary has advanced European refinery hydrogen plans. A preliminary agreement covers 150MW of electrolysis, with a final investment decision targeted for 2027 and production planned for 2029.
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Xaar will showcase advanced inkjet applications at TechBlick in Berlin. At the 21–22 October event, its executives will discuss printed electronics applications, while CTO Karl Forbes will examine higher-viscosity fluids and the requirements for scaling inkjet production.
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Millicent Pharma is investing in automation at its Larne facility. The multimillion-pound programme includes plans for more than 20 jobs, although equipment specifications and expected output gains have not been published.
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Ireland has opened applications for industrial sustainability demonstration project funding. The €26m programme supports new decarbonisation technology across both jurisdictions, with separate allocations and application routes.
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Cornish Metals has advanced construction at its South Crofty mine. Service winding equipment is mounted, the production winder is on site ready for installation, and dewatering has passed 400 metres below the surface.
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GE Aerospace is investing £30m in its Prestwick overhaul facility. A new building and site reconfiguration form part of a £57m programme, with full operation targeted for early 2028.
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Industrial operators face another important decision following this new announcement. Emerson introduced the Rosemount 8795 flow sensor for data centre cooling systems.
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