Astemo is preparing two Bolton inverter lines for automotive production. The £100 million programme includes power-electronics PCB assembly and final inverter manufacturing.
LITILIT is expanding femtosecond-laser production for PFAS-free surface processing applications. Micro- and nanoscale texturing can replace selected fluorinated coatings and chemical treatments.
BAE Systems is funding new postgraduate UK RF engineering training. NMITE’s master’s programme combines wireless systems teaching with industrial projects and mentoring.
Hitachi Energy will build Elmed’s two international HVDC converter stations. The €770 million contract covers valves, transformers, switchgear, digital control, and commissioning.