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18 Sep 2026 // Intouch Acquisition, AI Lego Sorting, Shapers Buys Mitras, and McLaren Youth Opportunities
In today’s brief:
📊 Intouch Acquisition: Abingdon acquires Intouch Monitoring to accelerate AI development for factory performance analysis.
♻️ AI Lego Sorting: Lancashire-based WeBuyBricks says its automated sorting system has helped save 25 million Lego bricks from landfill.
🏭 Shapers Buys Mitras: Shapers’ Group acquires Mitras Automotive UK, adding complementary composite manufacturing capabilities.
👷 McLaren Youth Opportunities: McLaren’s expansion is highlighted as a potential route into advanced manufacturing for young people outside employment, education, or training.
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