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NAA Member News: Team Eco – Simple EV charging solution set to revolutionise new-build industry
An innovative new electric car charge point is set to revolutionise the house building industry, saving time and money for developers. With the UK Government due to make it a requirement to introduce mandatory charge points in new homes and commercial buildings in England, the BriXcell is a simple, compact solution which can be easily […]
NAA Member News: Automotive Testing Facility at the University of Salford Energy House Laboratories
The University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0 consists of two huge environmental test chambers; each chamber would allow automotive OEMs, suppliers and the aftermarket to undertake research, development and whole vehicle testing for energy efficiency, battery performance, thermal efficiency, etc in a range of climatic conditions. The University of Salford has been at the forefront […]
NAA Update: Bentley to invest £2.5 billion in sustainability over the next 10 years with Crewe’s first EV here in 2025
2022 has certainly got off to a flying start in our sector and region, with the announcement that Bentley Motors has committed to invest £2.5 billion in sustainability over the next 10 years, with its first battery electric vehicle scheduled to roll off the Crewe production line in 2025. Bentley’s news is in addition to […]
NAA Member News: 3D 360 – free fully-funded training in 3D Printing and 3D CAD
NAA Member 3D 360 has been given the opportunity to provide free fully-funded training in 3D Printing and 3D CAD by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Our 3D printing courses are over 2 or 3 days and come with a free 3D printer for every learner to take away. This is an amazing course and […]
NAA Member News: Bentley secures UK production of first electric car and commits to £2.5 billion sustainability investment in a decade
Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in the UK with the company committing to investing £2.5 billion in sustainability over the next ten years. Beyond100 • Major sustainable investment in UK economy secures Bentley’s future at Crewe plant • First Battery-powered Electric Vehicles (BEV) due in three years’ time • […]
NAA Member News: GEFCO SA acquires integrated automotive services provider XPAuto
GEFCO SA has announced the acquisition of XPAuto, a leading UK provider of fully integrated automotive services including fleet management, vehicle logistics and advanced vehicle care, for an undisclosed sum. The deal has seen GEFCO SA take a 100% stake in the firm, with all operations led out of the UK. XPAuto provides automotive services, […]
NAA Member News: MMU – Lightweighting with 3D printing
An invite to explore how you can access 3D printing expertise and technology insights to save weight, costs and improve performance. 3D printing is changing the automotive industry. You can improve performance whilst lowering lead times as you access funded 3D printing workshops to identify the opportunities for your small business. Additive manufacturing is one […]
NAA Member News: MMU – TfGM Intelligent Transport Competition
An innovation AI Competition for businesses keen to adopt cutting-edge AI to overcome Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) challenges. About this event Can Artificial Intelligence help TfGM manage its transport network more efficiently, providing better information on journeys across Greater Manchester? Are there tools that predict congestion and increased traffic flows whilst automatically alerting operators […]
NAA Member News: Senseye Report – Sustainability in Manufacturing
NAA Member, Senseye, an industrial software company using AI for machine reliability and sustainability, has recently published a new report outlining how Industry 4.0 and the cutting-edge technologies it enables can help manufacturers improve sustainability. The report covers four key areas: • Cutting energy consumption in manufacturing processes • Reducing materials waste • Maximizing the […]
NAA Member News: Warwick Acoustics develops new speaker technology that could revolutionise the soundscape inside cars
Warwick Acoustics and the company’s ability to revolutionise the soundscape inside cars is the subject of a feature in Autocar this month, which is reproduced below. Revolutionary British-designed premium car audio technology with the potential to bring huge improvements to both on-the-move listening experiences and overall car efficiency is soon to be launched by a […]
