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NAA Update: The UK automotive industry continues to undergo huge transformation amid strong global headwinds
We have a world-leading automotive industry with a highly skilled workforce, globally renowned R&D and established brands, but we need a regulatory and investment environment that enables UK automotive manufacturers to thrive – the long-awaited Industrial Strategy, expected to be published this month, must do just that. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope […]
NAA Member News: 3D 360 Annual Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Film Evening Event
3D 360 and The South Lancs Branch of the MND Association will be holding its annual Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Film Evening Event this year on the 18th of June at Birchwood Park, Risley, Warrington. This year we’ll be showing the 2023 musical fantasy film ‘Wonka’. The evening starts at 6:00 pm in the Generator at […]
NAA Member News: AMRC Case Study – Laser welding of electric vehicle battery modules
AMRC has delivered an Innovate UK-funded project for Helical Technology to find a solution to the challenges of laser welding for attaching busbars to cells for the assembly of prototype electric vehicle battery modules. Background Helical Technology works predominantly with the automotive sector such as automotive manufacturers, motorsport teams, and as a component supplier for […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – Playing with fire: unpacking proposed changes to Conditions of Carriage
With a potential change to the rules on the table regarding liability during force majeure events, Brabners’ Brett Cooper outlines how vehicle transporters can ensure ongoing compliance with Conditions of Carriage laws. In the car transport sector, the rules that govern liability are often overlooked – until something goes wrong. When they do, the small […]
NAA Member News: Businesswise – Geopolitical pressures reshaping the UK energy market
Since 2020, the global energy market has been in a state of almost continuous turbulence, shaped by a host of geopolitical disruptions. Events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prolonged instability in the Middle East, the global pandemic, and a rise in economic protectionism have all combined to create a volatile and unpredictable landscape. […]
NAA Member News: Mercury Hampton – Recruitment in the North’s Automotive Industry: What Emerging Trends Mean for Senior Leaders
The North of England’s automotive sector is going through some big changes right now. As the region cements its reputation as a powerhouse for electrification, digitalisation, and advanced manufacturing, the way companies hire and the skills they need are shifting fast. For senior leaders, understanding these changes is key to keeping their teams competitive and […]
NAA Member News: Siemens – the Turning Point in Industrial Automation: Bringing Generative AI to the Shopfloor
From 20 years to just three years – that’s how dramatically factory floor experience has plummeted since 2019. This shift creates significant challenges: But here’s where it gets interesting: We’re not just filling this gap – we’re transforming it into an opportunity. By combining decades of industrial expertise with the power of Generative AI, we’re creating […]
Other News: Protecting Auto Supply Chains Amid Shifting Tariff Risks
As global supply chains face rising disruption from tariff changes, the automotive sector finds itself particularly exposed. US president Donald Trump has hit all foreign-made cars with a 25% tariff, including those imported from the UK, and a 10% tariff on most other UK goods. Even though a US federal court has recently struck down […]
Other News: Future-proof your business this International Women in Engineering Day
Discover how three engineering and manufacturing businesses are using T Level industry placements to build their future workforce and create diverse, skilled teams. Businesses like Quantamatic, Lyndhurst Precision Engineering and R&B Switchgear Group have been benefiting from T Level industry placements for years. They’ve given young people, particularly young women, the opportunity to step into an industry that needs their […]
In the Driving Seat: Chris Simm, Scantime Training Ltd
The Martian and Boston appear to be recurring themes in the life of Chris Simm, Scantime Training Ltd, find out more… Name Chris Simm Company Scantime Training Ltd Position Managing Director Apart from that City & Guilds Assured, EAL Recognised, ELCAS provider, members of the North East Chambers of Commerce, Nort East Automotive Alliance, Advanced […]
