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German carmakers face another warning on competitiveness and transition costs. A new EY analysis shows German automotive revenues falling in early 2026 while major global competitors grew, with tariffs, China exposure, overcapacity, software spending, and slow EV ramp-up weighing on the sector.
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Farnborough has named initial aircraft for its 2026 display. The first line-up spans military, commercial, heritage, and advanced air mobility platforms ahead of the July aerospace and defence event.
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Brussels is weighing tougher rules for strategic supply dependence risks. The European Commission is considering legislation that could require companies in sensitive sectors to reduce reliance on single suppliers and diversify sourcing across at least three supply routes.
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NORD showcased connected drive systems at SPS Italia 2026 in Parma. The company presented inverter platforms, corrosion-resistant surface treatment, energy-efficiency services, and digital monitoring tools for modern production environments.
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elementalLONDON will keep heat networks central to its programme agenda. The built-environment event has extended its partnership with ADE: Heat Networks for 2026, putting low-carbon heat infrastructure, regulation, and practical delivery further into the engineering conversation.
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British manufacturers still struggle to convert sustainability goals into action. MyWorkwear research found strong support for sustainability as a business priority, but cost pressure, limited knowledge, and availability gaps continue to restrict delivery.
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UK manufacturers face another tariff test as export costs rise. The Manufacturing Technologies Association has warned that newly announced US tariffs risk compounding energy, tax, and skills pressures already affecting UK manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
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BitFlow has released Claxon frame grabbers for AI vision systems. The CXP-12 range moves high-speed image data into NVIDIA GPU-based inference pipelines, reducing acquisition constraints in demanding machine vision applications.
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MGI Engineering is creating an Italian advanced engineering operation base. The Oxfordshire company has partnered with Vigilar Group to establish MGI Italy in Modena, targeting dual-use technologies, aerospace, defence, security, and high-value manufacturing.
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Carmakers are pressing Brussels for more time on EV tariffs. The UK and European automotive sectors are seeking another delay to rules-of-origin requirements that could place 10% tariffs on electric vehicles traded between the UK and EU from January 2027.
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