This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Future Fund will provide government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors. These convertible loans may be […]
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Beginning this week, Make UK have launched a short fortnightly survey to give us better insight into the extent to which manufacturers are: continuing to operate, furloughing their employees, accessing government-led financial support, and offer an indication of when trading conditions may return to normal once the lockdown ends. We will share the data through
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Sam Woolner of Exe Sails has had his facility running flat-out to produce PPE & Scrubs For The NHS Exeter & South West After initially producing gowns and face masks for RD&E Hospital in Exeter, Sam is now getting additional enquiries from other SW Hospitals Having produced over 200 face masks and with orders for
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New NDMA member, Chris Verney of Barum Solar Heat has submitted a proposal to help with the UK government’s ventilator challenge The proposal is to make use of ULTRA/SUPER CAPACITORS to power low-voltage ventilators making them independent of mains power reliability and also highly portable. Chris explains: “as well as using traditional 240V AC power,
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The second of Make UK’s COVID-19 virtual meetings took place on 15th April Make UK have released updates to the Furlough FAQs here: https://www.makeuk.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-faqs/furlough-under-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme A webinar on updates has also been released: Please continue to feedback to Make UK on the issues you’re facing, and whether the Government support schemes are working, through your usual
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PARC is still open and operational Whilst complying with Government guidelines for Social Distancing and home working measures, PARC is working a split shift system to limit the number of workers on site and the laboratory is closed to all visitors for the time being. PARC is aware that many of its customers are diversifying normal design and manufacturing activities to assist with
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Diamedica (UK) Ltd is playing a critical role in the Government’s efforts to accelerate production of ventilators to support the fight against COVID-19. Update: Diamedica/Plexus partnership mentioned in national news article: Plexus/Diamedica Who are they? Diamedica is an anaesthesia and respiration specialist based in Devon. Plexus is a high-end manufacturing specialist with a base in
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Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published a letter to those working in manufacturing. The letter thanks all those who are working in manufacturing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It begins: “At this unprecedented time for the UK I want to pay tribute to you for the work you
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SEA is proud to be contributing to the protection of front-line NHS staff working to combat COVID-19 by 3D printing parts for face shields. In response to an urgent request for volunteers from Solid Print3D, SEA has started production at our Barnstaple site, which has the 3D printing capacity to produce the specific parts needed
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MAKE UK presents a breakdown of the governments furlough scheme, including how you can access it for your business, and what questions remain unresolved Watch the webinar recording here:
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