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Manufacturing technologies: More than drones

For many, autonomous and intelligent technologies are immediately associated with that recent and controversial addition to the world of modern warfare, the drone. But this perception must be changed, says Paul Everitt, CEO of trade body ADS, if the technologies...
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Making the most of emerging markets

Got your eye on an emerging market as an export target? Ronan Martin-King talks with manufacturing supply chain veterans about the pitfalls and priorities when establishing distribution and marketing channels in new countries. ...
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The big three for big data

It’s difficult to ignore the hype around Big Data. But does it actually offer any ROI? Malcolm Wheatley investigates three ways it can boost the bottom line. ...
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Catapults: supporting UK manufacturing growth

Help is at hand for manufacturers seeking to invest in R&D around product and processes to drive growth. Peter Russell, head of manufacturing and industrials at Royal Bank of Scotland investigates how the Technology Strategy Board’s Catapult Centres provide manufacturers...
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Employee of the month: Burton’s Biscuit Company

Food and drink manufacturing is a highly innovative sector where around 1,500 new products are launched every quarter, but it also has huge scope to increase competitiveness through more ambitious investment in high tech production. Meirion Richards is making sure...
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STEMNET: A decade of achievement

As STEMNET celebrates its 10th anniversary Kirsten Bodley, chief executive of the popular skills initiative, pays tribute to the tireless work of its STEM Ambassadors and explains why the practical programme for employer engagement works for busy professionals. ...
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Semta: Full focus on skills

Lynn Tomkins, UK Operations Director for Semta, shares the ambitious work the sector skills council is undertaking to help UK manufacturing increase its contribution to the national economy. ...

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