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NAA Member News: Fitfactory’s Monumental 2023
As we stand on the brink of a new chapter, it’s time to reflect on the extraordinary journey that was 2023. Fitfactory has seen monumental growth, marked by significant milestones that have shaped our trajectory. Here’s a glimpse of Fitfactory’s 2023 Year in Review. In June we were thrilled to announce our strategic acquisition by […]
NAA Member News: Liverpool Lifesciences UTC Autodesk Design Challenge ‘Concept Cars’
Liverpool Lifesciences UTC and the Studio School have been commissioned by Autodesk Education to set this year’s UTC design challenge. The challenge will be open to any of the UK’s 47 UTCs, with students aged between 14-19 eligible to take part. This year the project is inspired by BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) and the Challenge has […]
NAA Member News: Winner of 2023 Good Design Award – the new OMRON V460-H Intelligent DPM Reader
OMRON, a global leader in industrial automation has launched the new V460-H Intelligent Direct-Part Mark (DPM) Industrial Reader. This rugged handheld reader delivers advanced decoding performance while offering Ethernet network connectivity to meet the needs of today’s dynamic manufacturing and logistics sectors. The new V460-H is one of the five OMRON products that won this year’s […]
NAA Member News: STFC Hartree Centre – Innovate UK BridgeAI
Innovate UK BridgeAI offers comprehensive funding and support solutions to businesses in the transport sector, facilitating the adoption of AI through a range of offerings. With a focus on bridging the AI divide between the supply and demand side of the ecosystem, Innovate UK BridgeAI enables businesses to harness the power of AI technologies to drive […]
NAA Member News: University of Salford Professional Development Courses – Reduced rates for NAA Members
The University of Salford has a dedicated team focused on supporting companies to develop and enhance workforce skills and knowledge; Salford Professional Development (SPD) specialises in developing and delivering short courses specifically for managers through to senior executives. NAA Members will receive reduced fees on the courses listed below. The areas covered by SPD programmes […]
NAA Member News: Warwick Acoustics Wins Three Awards
Warwick Acoustics picked up three awards at the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ceremony held at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel. The company was named: • 24th Fastest Growing Technology Company in the UK in 2023 • 5th Fastest Growing CleanTech business nationally • The Fastest Growing Technology Company in the Midlands in 2023 The MIRA-based […]
NAA Update: UK car production grows, but urgent solution needed for Rules of Origin
UK car production posted almost 40% growth in September, electrified cars have accounted for more than a third of all this year’s exports, but tougher Rules of Origin coming into force from January 2024 risk the prospect of punitive 10% tariffs on EVs traded across the Channel. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope […]
In the Driving Seat: Matthew Kershaw, Pennine Quality Consulting
Many NAA members may associate Matthew Kershaw with Setco Automotive, but Matthew has now set up Pennine Quality Consulting – which is where we assume he will be working when not running, mountain biking or driving Ferraris. Name Matthew Kershaw Company Pennine Quality Consulting Position Owner and Director Apart from that Oh yes… I’m also […]
NAA Event: UTAC, Leyland, 23 November 2023
Our November networking meeting will take place at UTAC, Leyland. Built in the 1980s, UTAC, Leyland, has seen significant investment in respect of vehicle electrification testing and has a fully equipped Electric Drive Unit (EDU) laboratory, extensive interior systems & seat test capability, and a large structural test laboratory capable of testing heavy-duty trucks and […]
NAA Networking Event: STFC Hartree Centre, Daresbury, 7 December 2023
For our final networking event of the year, we will visit STFC Hartree Centre, Daresbury on 7 December. Agenda 12.00 – Arrival and Networking Lunch 13:00 – Welcome & Introductions 13.05 – STFC Hartree Centre Presentation 13.30 – Facility Tour 14:30 – Q&A 14.45 – Networking and Refreshments 15:15 – Final Wrap-up 15.30 – Departure […]
