Unipart Manufacturing partners in £11m initiative

Led by Protean Electric, project PULSE (Power electronics Upscale for Localisation and Sustainable Electrification) brings together five industrial partners plus Coventry University and Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) to industrialise the assembly and manufacture of inverters and converters in the UK. PULSE aims also to accelerate the development and industrialisation of in-wheel motor and fuel-cell technology.

The project will see Unipart establishing a flexible power electronics manufacturing capability at its Beresford Avenue manufacturing site in Coventry. The facility will support the development and production of high-power DCDC converters and inverters, leveraging advanced vision systems, flow management, and end-of-line testing to enhance efficiency and quality. The first-of-its-kind flexible manufacturing line will focus on increasing local supply chain content and integrating low-carbon production methods. 

By 2030, this project will create or safeguard 159 UK jobs and save an estimated 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 every year.

In a statement, Andy Davis, business development director of Unipart Manufacturing, said: "This project underscores our commitment to driving innovation in the UK manufacturing sector.