Articles

Self-navigating tugger trains are being piloted to narrow the gap between individual warehouses and assembly areas – image courtesy of BMW Group.

Digital Transformation

How is every single link in the BMW supply chain being tightened?

Nissan Juke

Skills

National Apprenticeship Week: Nailing the lies

Transforming the microscope – image courtesy of Vision Engineering.

Innovation

Vision Engineering: Transforming the ‘stereo’typical microscope

BAE Systems plans to recruit 700 new apprentices in 2019. Some will have the opportunity to work on the Typhoon and F-35 projects - image courtesy of BAE Systems.

Skills

Five positive stories for UK apprenticeships

The Manufacturer Podcast Speakers Headphones - stock image courtesy of Depositphotos

Leadership & Strategy

The Manufacturer podcast: The Accidental Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce is building a high-performance electric aircraft - image courtesy of Rolls-Royce.

Digital Transformation

What does electrification mean for supply chains?

At £4,990, UK start-up Automata’s Eva will be the lowest priced cobot yet when it ships later this year – image courtesy of Automata.

Robotics & Automation

Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit 2019: Cobots, Guided Vehicles & End of Line Solutions

IBM unveils new commercial Q System One quantum computer

Innovation

IBM unveils new commercial Q System One quantum computer

Digital Transformation

5G farming: The challenges of being rural

IoT

Virtual Reality practical demonstration at Smart Factory Expo 2018 - image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Leadership & Strategy

UK’s Digital Manufacturing Week to welcome 25% more visitors in 2019

Digital Transformation

Healthcare needs to keep up with the pace of digital technology

IoT