STEM initiative, Satellite success and more!
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This week: Enginuity’s 365 Faces of STEM, campaign is championing the everyday role models and allies shaping a more inclusive future for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. British‑designed satellites have been successfully launched, underlining the UK’s growing capability and ambition in the global space sector. UK manufacturing has expanded for the first time in more than a year, offering a welcome boost in confidence for industry and the wider economy. Meanwhile, JLR is trialling drones to enhance operational efficiency and safety across its sites, showcasing how advanced technologies are being integrated into day‑to‑day manufacturing operations.
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365 Faces of STEM: Seen to make a difference
Enginuity has launched a year-long initiative to spotlight the women – and their allies – who are shaping the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Over 365 days, the organisation will share stories of “everyday role models”: people whose daily work and achievements drive progress but often go unrecognised. By focusing on real, relatable careers and journeys, Enginuity aims to challenge narrow views of who belongs in STEM.
By amplifying a wider range of voices and faces, Enginuity hopes to help make STEM stronger, more inclusive and more representative of the world it serves. Read more
British designed satellites successfully launched
A cluster of British designed and built satellites has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit, providing defence, security and civil sectors with UK space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to enhance the nation’s ability to protect against modern threats. Three BAE Systems designed and built Azalea radio frequency (RF) satellites, have been successfully launched via Exolaunch as part of the Transporter-15 rideshare mission with SpaceX on 28th November 2025.
UK manufacturing expands for the first time in more than a year
The UK manufacturing sector has grown for the first time in more than a year, according to the latest S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index), which hit a 14-month high of 50.2 in November, the first time it has been in expansion territory (above 50) since September 2024. Domestic demand has strengthened, while the downturn in new export work has eased to a 12-month low. And, for first time in more than two years, factory gate selling prices have fallen.
JLR trials drones for operational efficiency and safety
JLR is trialling drone technology at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) in Wolverhampton, drastically reducing machinery and site inspection time by up to 95%. The Elios 3 drone by Flyability reaches high and confined spaces, allowing maintenance teams to inspect equipment safely from the factory floor, eliminating the need for elevated platforms and reducing risk. The manufacturer said in a statement that the pilot is an important step forward in operational efficiency and employee safety.
AETalks: Dreaming Big to reduce waste.
With Mark Prince, Co-Founder of Dream Big Composites
Jeremy talks with Dream Big Composites Co-Founder Mark Prince, winner of last November’s Enabling Innovation competition at Advanced Engineering. Mark’s original brainwave came out of a frustration at the amount of wastage when working to create a carbon fibre chassis for his own race car.
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