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UK first as Exeter’s Rapid Fusion set to showcase large format hybrid manufacturing platform

The first UK-built large format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later this month in what could drive a major reshoring boom.

Rapid Fusion, which has enjoyed significant success with its Apollo and Zeus additive manufacturing cells, will showcase ‘Medusa’ at a special open day on February 26th at its Skypark R&D centre in Exeter.

The company has tapped into a £1.2m grant from Innovate UK to develop, test, design and build the industrial 3D printer, which is three times faster than conventional machines, twice as accurate and promises to reduce training and...

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Exeter-based Startup ‘Jim’ Wins £2,000 Grant Award from High-Velocity Startups

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Posted: Tue, 02/11/2025 - 8:02pm

High-Velocity Startups through its STRIVE™ Acceleration Fund has awarded the founder, Isham Broer, a University of Exeter student, with a £2,000 grant and accelerator support, for his startup business Jim.

The prize has been given due to Isham Broer’s innovative approach in supporting the public’s health and fitness levels. The STRIVE™ Accelerator supports startups and small businesses in achieving significant momentum over a 12-week period. The Award was presented to Mr Broer at the House of Commons in London.

As a fitness tech startup, Jim focuses on leveraging...

National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Exeter local flies high with help from apprenticeship!

Today marks the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week (10th-16th February), and Exeter local Luke Carr is a strong example of how professional apprenticeships can change your career path in ways you never knew were possible.

24-year-old Luke has now completed his software testing apprenticeship offered by ELMS Aviation (based in Exeter Airport) in partnership with Estio Training, part of BPP.

Speaking about his experience, Luke says: “Completing an apprenticeship allowed me to grow professionally and personally. Having completed the ELMS Aviation software testing...

App leads to re-brand of recruiter’s division

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Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 9:41pm

The stunning success of a national recruiter’s app has helped prompt it to re-brand its Internal Recruitment Division as the department experiences rapid growth.

Berry Recruitment, headquartered in St Albans with branches across the country including one in Exeter, is to change the name to Professional Services Division.

It now has a team of more than 20 that recruit high-volume staff for public and private sector clients.

With the help of the app it has been able to extend its range to cover the whole of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The division...

Local farm shop shortlisted in Farm Retail Association Awards

Darts Farm and its new flagship restaurant The Farm Table in Devon have been nominated as a finalist in three categories in this year’s prestigious Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards including Large Farm Shop of the Year, Farm Café/Restaurant of the Year and Rising Star of the Year

Over 50 years ago, Ronald Dart pioneered UK pick-your-own farming. After his passing, sons Paul, Michael, and James transformed Darts Farm into a celebrated Exeter hub for farm-to-table dining, local produce, artisan goods, and sustainable practices, championing regional flavours through vibrant...

Cornish Mutual signs headline sponsorship deal with Devon County Show

THE organisers of Devon County Show are thrilled to announce a new headline sponsor for their annual event - Cornish Mutual.

This South West based insurance and services provider puts farmers at the heart of all it does and has been supporting the Show for many years, including sponsorship of the main livestock arena since 2022. This year they are taking their support to the highest level by becoming headline sponsor.

Lisa Moore, Devon County Show Manager, expressed her delight in having Cornish Mutual on board. She said: “The Devon County Show is the biggest...

Members of the K3BTG team are pictured at Exeter Science Park with Matt Roach, ESP head of operation

Business technology company selects Exeter Science Park for development arm

K3 Business Technology Group (K3 BTG), a leading provider of cutting-edge software solutions for the fashion and retail sectors, is relocating its specialist development team to Exeter Science Park .

K3 BTG empowers retailers by integrating advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to automate processes, generate intelligent insights, and adapt to evolving market trends.

Included in its products is K3 MStore, which has been developed by its retail solutions division. K3 MStore is software specifically tailored for visitor attractions, offering a system...

Senior team appointments boosts Porter Dodson's Exeter Office (left to right Susanah Emson, Louise Minifie, Antonia Power)

Top 200 law firm bolsters Exeter team with string of senior appointments

Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced the appointment of three senior solicitors to its rapidly growing Exeter office at Dix’s Field near Southernhay.

Antonia Power, who specialises in corporate and commercial law, joins the firm as Head of Commercial law for Devon and is leading the Porter Dodson’s ‘General Counsel Services’ offering for SME businesses. Prior to joining the firm, Antonia spent seven years at a major regional law firm and a further nine years as General Counsel and advisor to senior leadership teams within fast-growth technology companies....

Rapid Fusion marks sales boom with launch of 3D printing robot demonstration centre

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Posted: Fri, 01/24/2025 - 7:32am

A state-of-the-art 3D printing robot demonstration centre will be officially unveiled this month by Rapid Fusion as it aims to build on a 25% increase in revenues.

The technology specialist has completed a £750,000 investment drive that has seen it develop two new additive manufacturing platforms and importantly build a dedicated facility in Exeter to showcase its solutions.

The 5,000 sq ft unit on Skypark will house the firm’s Apollo cell and its latest ZEUS creation, which combines a 3D printing robot with a unique CNC milling capability – providing customers with a...

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Stelios launches young entrepreneur awards 2025

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Posted: Mon, 01/20/2025 - 1:15pm

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands (see www.easyHistory.info ) is offering cash prizes totalling £300,000 to three young entrepreneurs in the UK for the second year.

The awards will be open from 6 January 2025 for owners of start-ups younger than 34 years old born in 1990 or later. The closing date for entries is 28 March 2025.

Businesses must have been registered at UK Companies House in the last five years since 2019, with accounts showing revenues of at least £200,000 per year.

Applicant entrepreneurs must be a director...

Entries now open for the coveted Food Drink Devon Awards

Following the resounding success of last year’s awards, the highly anticipated 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards are now open for entries. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the accolades shine a spotlight on the very best that Devon has to offer, honouring the county’s most talented, passionate and respected artisan food and drink producers, as well as its outstanding hospitality and retail establishments. Applications are open to both Food Drink Devon members and non-members and close on Monday 31st March 2025. The winners will be revealed at the prestigious awards’ ceremony on...

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