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Meet manufacturing’s new AI Champion, Professor Chris Dungey
The UK government has appointed the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult’s Chief Technology Officer, Professor Chris Dungey, to the role of national AI Champion to accelerate adoption of AI across industry and boost productivity and growth. Joe Bush sat down with Chris to find out more. Read more via The Manufacturer
IChemE survey highlights critical skills gaps threatening UK manufacturing growth
A new employment survey from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has revealed widespread skills shortages and persistent recruitment challenges across the chemical and process engineering sector, raising concerns about the UK’s ability to support growth in advanced manufacturing and other key industries. Read more via The Manufacturer
Alloy Wire International targeting £2m reaction after securing major nuclear quality accreditation
Successful accreditation to a prestigious quality standard is set to create £2m of global opportunities for Alloy Wire International (AWI). Read more via The Manufacturer
Funding red tape holding back SMEs eager to grow, says BEP
Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) remain strongly committed to investing in growth, but the accessibility of funding programmes increasingly influences whether projects proceed, according to BEP Surface Technologies. Read more via The Manufacturer
Agrimek secures land expansion to support renewable energy growth
A South Wales quad bike dealership and parts manufacturer has purchased two adjacent farms, combining agricultural land with renewable energy generation as part of a long-term diversification strategy. Read more via The Manufacturer
