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Where the future of manufacturing takes shape: Smart Manufacturing Week returns in 2026
Smart Manufacturing Week (SMW), the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering, returns to the NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer
Pioneering motorsport scholarships programme backed by Sir Lewis Hamilton to be expanded
An MSc Motorsport Scholarship Programme to increase diversity in motorsport engineering, backed by Sir Lewis Hamilton MBE HonFREng and run by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is being relaunched in a new and expanded form. Read more via The Manufacturer
Steph McGovern launches new Teesside University scholarship to support women in engineering
Broadcaster, journalist and author Steph McGovern returned to her Teesside roots to officially launch a major new scholarship programme aimed at increasing the number of women entering the engineering profession. Read more via The Manufacturer
£600k line accelerates Bridgnorth Aluminium’s expansion into new markets
New opportunities in underfloor heating and cooling applications for the automotive sector and data centres has kickstarted the latest capital equipment investment from Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL). Read more via The Manufacturer
The Compleat Food Group appoints new Chief Technical Officer
Leading food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced the appointment of Sue Bell as its Chief Technical Officer, a new position that further strengthens the Group’s senior leadership team. Read more via The Manufacturer
