In a historic moment for the British automotive sector, Tata Group, the parent company of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has unveiled ambitious plans to invest £4 billion in a new state-of-the-art battery gigafactory in the UK. Join me as I explore the implications of this move for meeting our crucial net zero targets in this month's column (p. 4).
Amid the growing discourse surrounding sustainability and climate change, Roger Haw, Managing Director of Flame Hardeners, shares his personal perspective in an exclusive cover story, offering valuable insights for DPA readers (p. 6).
Another hot topic within the industry at the moment is onshoring, as UK manufacturers reevaluate production processes in order to reduce reliance on imports. recalibrate their business strategies following Brexit and the global pandemic. In our August issue, Tri-Tech 3D argues that finding the right balance between in-house and outsourced additive manufacturing (AM) can enhance such efforts (p. 16).
Plus, don’t miss these highlights:
• Suspension springs propel Polestar to pole position (p. 10)
• Engine electronics' protection vital for off-road buggy success (p. 20)
• Video of the Month: Powering the future: Energy management solutions (p. 37)
• PPMA 2023: Here’s everything you need to know (p. 30)
• Solar energy enclosures illuminate brighter future for Haiti (p. 28)
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Do let me know what you think, and if you think there are any specific topics we should be covering. Email me at sophia.bell@imlgroup.co.uk.