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Trump’s trade tariffs: what will it mean for UK manufacturers?
Last night (2 April), US President Donald Trump announced a swathe of sweeping trade tariffs on imported goods into the US. While the UK has only been hit by a ten per cent tariff (much lower than some other nations), the action is still expected to cost billions in lost growth. More via The Manufacturer
Professor Keith Jackson appointed Chair of Digital Catapult
Digital Catapult’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Keith Jackson as its new Chair. Professor Jackson will succeed Juergen Maier CBE from May 2025. A successful entrepreneur and engineering leader, Jackson brings wide ranging experience from industry and academia to Digital Catapult. More via The Manufacturer
Innovation Alley: A window into the future of manufacturing
In the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, staying ahead means being part of the conversation about the next big thing. Innovation Alley at Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 offers exactly that: a chance to look through a window at tomorrow’s solutions today. This dynamic space brings together startups, scale-ups and university spinouts, each showcasing the innovative technologies and ideas set to drive the sector forward. More via The Manufacturer
Agentic AI: the next level of artificial intelligence capability
Most manufacturers are familiar with terms such as machine learning and generative AI, and may well be deploying them within their organisations. However, an emerging AI technology has the potential to take artificial intelligence to a new level within the space. Tim Gaus, Smart Manufacturing Business Leader at Deloitte Consulting, puts forward the case for agentic AI. More via The Manufacturer
Aurrigo gives global debut to its latest autonomous airside vehicle
Aurrigo International’s latest autonomous technology was unveiled in Coventry yesterday, as part of an exciting project with Innovate UK, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), supply chain giant UPS and East Midlands Airport. More via The Manufacturer
