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  • Infineon and Valeo develop projection lighting

    Infineon and Valeo are advancing projection lighting for vehicle communication. Their Auto China demonstrator combines MEMS mirror technology with high-definition exterior lighting, aiming to make short-distance visual communication brighter, sharper, and usable in daylight.


  • Cyber Essentials raises bar on cyber basics

    Cyber Essentials now makes cloud MFA a formal pass requirement. The April 2026 update also puts critical patching, cloud scoping, remote devices, and supplier assurance under closer assessment, leaving less room for cyber hygiene to be treated as annual paperwork.


  • UK manufacturers lift post-pandemic productivity levels

    UK manufacturers have lifted productivity despite a smaller factory workforce. FourJaw analysis for National Productivity Week points to real-terms output growth since 2020, with automation, data, and process efficiency helping offset labour contraction and cost pressure.


  • Vertiv adds liquid-cooling expertise with STL

    Vertiv has added liquid-cooling engineering capability through the STL acquisition. The deal strengthens its work across cold plates, server-side liquid cooling, and high-density thermal validation as AI and HPC systems push infrastructure closer to the limits of air cooling.


  • Amcor webinar outlines inhalation regulation changes

    Amcor will outline pMDI regulation changes in a new webinar. An accompanying eBook will cover inhalation technologies, sustainability considerations, and device development as manufacturers adapt to updated EU pharmaceutical quality guidance.


  • Flir links thermal imaging to RocketPlan

    Flir and RocketPlan have connected thermal imaging to restoration workflows. The integration links field thermal images with job records, helping contractors improve documentation, reduce manual file handling, and support faster reporting for insurers and customers.


  • Hexagon automates large-scale aerospace inspection workflows

    Hexagon has expanded ATS800 automation for large precision inspections. FeatureDetect uses AI-based vision to locate bolt holes, mating points, and circular features.


  • Rolls-Royce SMR advances Czech nuclear project

    Rolls-Royce SMR has signed early works for Czech deployment. The agreement moves the Temelín project into site-specific design, permitting, and licensing preparation.


  • Nilfisk moves under Freudenberg ownership structure

    Nilfisk has joined Freudenberg after completion of its takeover. The deal combines professional cleaning machines with Freudenberg’s wider manual cleaning systems portfolio.


  • Microsite completes flagship woodland planting project

    Microsite has planted 7,500 trees across Emmaus Youth Village site. The North-East England project adds woodland, orchard, wildflower meadows, ponds, and public walking routes across 8.24 hectares.