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Exciting news for the UK's electric vehicle industry! 🚗🔋 Plans for a new electric vehicle battery gigafactory have been approved for the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) in Sunderland. This significant development by AESC UK, Nissan's battery partner, will boost the UK's EV manufacturing capabilities and create new jobs. While the factory will partially be located within the green belt, the development has been justified by the need for the facility, the lack of suitable alternatives, and the substantial socio-economic and environmental benefits it will bring. What are your thoughts on this development? Do you believe it's a positive step for the UK's green energy and automotive sectors? #EV #Gigafactory #Sunderland #GreenEnergy #Manufacturing #Jobs

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Following on from our previous posts on acoustic test facilities, today we will be focussing on Powertrain Anechoic Chamber, Engine Tests Cells and Listening Rooms. 📊Powertrain testing is typically carried out inside a hemi-anechoic chamber to ensure high acoustic absorbency. A typical layout for powertrain test cells is with 2 or 4 independent dynamometers sitting outside of the test chamber, leaving only the engine and gearbox inside the hemi-anechoic room. IAC powertrain chambers allow functional testing of various powertrain and transmission types in a virtual vehicle environment. 📊Engine Noise Test Cells (ENTC’s) are typically environments for testing a standalone engine. Usually hemi-anechoic in design, an ENTC shares many characteristics with IAC VSAC chambers, but without a chassis dynamometer. 📊Listening rooms are for testing the sound quality of various noises associated with a certain vehicle. These important facilities play a large part in the R&D process, utilising first hand market research data. The research data gathered, aids in ‘tuning’ a vehicle to sound a certain way and is typically very different across models, even throughout a manufacturer’s vehicle range. All of our test facilities are ISO compliant! If you would like to find out more, please feel free to contact us! 👇☎️📥 #noisecontrol #IACAcousticsAustralia #acoustictestfacilities #automotive

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🧐 Do you want to see modern Lean Leadership in action with a site tour of the renowned Jaguar Land Rover plant in Halewood? 🤩 Back by popular demand… on the 23rd of July, you could be at our Lean Experience Workshop in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover. It’s not just a theoretical exploration of lean thinking, it’s an end-to-end group experience that combines practical tools, insights, and exercises, not to mention the opportunity to have a demonstration drive given by an expert Land Rover driver. This one-day workshop focuses on: ⚙️ Standard Work ⚙️ Daily Routines ⚙️ Right First Time ⚙️ Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) ⚙️ Problem-Solving ⚙️ Strategy Alignment ⚙️ Policy Deployment We only have limited places available... so if you’re interested, hurry to book your spot! More details can be found below 👇 🕤 1 day - 9.45 am to 3.30 pm. 🏆 £544 VAT per delegate. 🔑 Limited space available, allocated on a first come first served basis. Lean Experience Workshop 👉 https://lnkd.in/e24cN-Zc #tmishortcourse #lean #leantoolbox #causingimprovment #leanthinking

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FACILITIES: CamMotive expands UK #hydrogen powertrain test capacity in UK #CamMotive, an e-powertrain development consultancy, has expanded its hydrogen #fuelcell testing and development capabilities with the launch of a new facility in #Cambridge, UK. This dedicated test site aims to advance the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technologies and accelerate innovation in clean energy markets. The development of this test facility is part of CamMotive’s role in a consortium led by Ford Motor Company to build a small fleet of prototype hydrogen fuel cell versions of its electric E-Transit commercial vehicle. The three-year FCVGen2.0 project is partially funded by the UK government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK‘s Collaborative R&D program. “Our objective was to create a test environment to support and accelerate the development cycle for new hydrogen fuel cell technologies, including hardware and control system optimization,” said Bruce Campbell, director of CamMotive. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMNNe-Q3 #Automotive #AutomotiveTesting #Engineering #AutomotiveIndustry #AutomotiveEngineering #Mobility #Technology #Transportation #AutoTestMag #AutoTestExpo #AutoTestNovi #AutoTestEurope #AutoTestIndia #AutoTestChina #AutoTestKorea #GACS

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The latest Toyota (GB) plc #prius #phev #hybrid is available in the UK after all & it’s quite different to what you may expect

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INFOTAINMENT: DRIMAES and P3 team up to launch Android Automotive IVI systems Mobility solutions company #Drimaes has partnered with #P3 digital services, a technology company specializing in in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), to combine Drimaes' high-performance IVI hardware platform with #Sparq OS, P3's IVI system based on #Android Automotive OS. Seiyon Lee, CCO of Drimaes, said, "This collaboration combines Drimaes’ innovative hardware platform withP3's advanced #software technology, enabling #automotive manufacturers the opportunity to deliver a new dimension of experience to consumers. It is a significant step toward connecting the future of automotive #infotainment and mobility solutions." “We are really excited to partner with Drimaes to create a powerful pre-integrated infotainment solution,” commented Marius Mailat, CTO and managing director of P3 digital services. “We look forward to working withDrimaesand OEMs to help more consumers benefit from advanced Android Automotive-powered infotainment.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eK4W3ENv #Automotive #Interiors #AutomotiveInteriors #AutomotiveIndustry #AutomotiveDesign #AutomotiveInteriorsDesign #Design #Engineering #Manufacturing #Technology #Transportation #AutoIntExpo #AutoIntExpoNovi #ukimediaevents

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Join us as we delve into the world of manufacturing with Sophie Norris from Bentley Motors, who was a guest speaker from our webinar Future-Proofing Manufacturing! In this enlightening video session, Sophie shares invaluable insights into the thriving landscape of manufacturing careers and the exciting prospects awaiting early-career professionals like you. What to Expect: - Exploring Career Paths: Discover the multitude of career avenues within manufacturing, with a spotlight on opportunities at esteemed companies like Bentley Motors. - In-Demand Skills: Learn about the essential skills coveted by the industry and how you can bolster your profile to stand out in the competitive job market. - Tackling Recruitment Challenges: Gain valuable strategies from industry experts on overcoming recruitment hurdles and positioning yourself as a sought-after talent in manufacturing. Watch her full segment here: https://lnkd.in/ecj4ht3t

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