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The future of UK shipbuilding hinges on plugging AI skills gaps
Addressing anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation is essential to the future of the UK shipbuilding sector, according to a new report by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). More via The Manufacturer
The business of apprenticeships: calls for training to be co-designed
CBI Wales has called for businesses to be allowed to co-design Wales’ devolved apprenticeships programme to ensure employees have the skills to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities. More via The Manufacturer
British factories predicting an upturn
Figures from the Confederation of British Industry has shown that British factories are predicting an upturn in output over the next three months despite a weak backdrop due to higher taxes and energy costs and a difficult export environment. More via The Manufacturer
UK defence industry continues to make positive ESG strides, new report finds
UK defence organisations are making progress against their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, a new report has found. More via The Manufacturer
Birmingham manufacturer marks six decades of business with new contract wins
A Birmingham-based plastic injection moulding and toolmaking specialist is celebrating a big birthday in style after securing a string of exciting new projects. More via The Manufacturer
Manufacturing in Warwickshire: a closer look at this county full of makers
This article takes a wider look at manufacturing in Warwickshire and the products that can be found in Shakespeare and George Eliot’s county. More via The Manufacturer
University lecturer creates a new genre of dance music using artificial intelligence
Dr Somdip Dey, a lecturer in Data Science at York St John University, has used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse trends in electronic dance music (EDM) to develop a whole new sub-genre – Infinity Wave. More via The Manufacturer
PP Control & Automation extends deal with P2i
A coating technology specialist that protects millions of electronic devices every year has extended its manufacturing outsourcing partnership with PP Control & Automation (PP C&A). More via The Manufacturer