Weekly Roundup

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Eco Innovation 6th February 2024 UK invests £7mn into first hydrogen transport hub Read more The UK Government has launched a £7 million investment into the hydrogen vehicle infrastructure of Tees Valley, marking a significant step towards green transportation. This funding is earmarked for several hydrogen projects, including the development of new refuelling stations essential for fuel cell vehicles.

Podcasts 9th February 2024 Series 14 – Episode 3 – A startup aiming to build better hardware more efficiently Read more Paige West speaks with Valentina Ratner, CEO & Co-Founder, AllSpice about how the company was formed, its overall mission, and how it is solving problems for hardware engineers.

STEM News 7th February 2024 Why we must do more to promote the vital role of apprenticeships Read more Every year, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) celebrates the power of apprenticeships, highlighting the positive impact they make to individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.

VR/AR 6th February 2024 Tesla drivers warned not to wear Apple Vision Pro whilst driving Read more Tesla owners have recently come under scrutiny following the circulation of viral videos showing drivers wearing Apple's new virtual reality headset while behind the wheel.

News & Analysis 4th February 2024 Announcing the inaugural issue of Procurement Pro Read more We are delighted to announce the launch of the first issue of Procurement Pro, a new publication aimed at shedding light on the intricate and fast-paced realm of procurement within the electronics component market.

STEM News 7th February 2024 Using degree apprenticeships to upskill your employees Read more As we keep pace with changing trends, technology, and requirements, it has become increasingly difficult in modern businesses to keep employees sufficiently upskilled to excel in their jobs.

Production 8th February 2024 Improving manufacturing through lean management Read more Electronic Specifier recently attended Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2024, an event which showcased the very latest in electronics, manufacturing, and design. One of the key topics on the minds of many was how to get the most out of their manufacturing processes, to learn more Tim Scurlock, Director of ALC, spoke on how to break out of the “we’ve always done it that way” mentality and get the most from your manufacturing processes by utilising lean management.

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