Industry 4.0
Posted on 23 Aug 2013 by The Manufacturer
Brian Holliday, divisional director at Siemens Industry, explains the technology trends shaping a new paradigm for high-value, flexible production.
Features
Welcome to the Renaissance
Posted on 16 Aug 2013 by
The world of brewing is in something of a renaissance period. ‘Craft brewing’ is an apt description as the rise of skilled beer-makers continues. Marc Sobbohi visits Kernel Brewery in Bermondsey where the ethos strongly favours quality, not quantity.
Block bribery blame
Posted on 8 Aug 2013 by The Manufacturer
How to protect yourself from bribery allegations without restricting trade prospects.
Regulation in an alcohol nation
Posted on 7 Aug 2013 by The Manufacturer
In 2013, the alcohol industry remains big business for the UK economy. Currently worth £37.7bn annually to the country and employing two million people, the sector provides a crucial contribution to the national purse strings. But while its value is widely acknowledged, the way in which it is regulated is a divisive issue. James Pozzi explores the regulations both progressing and inhibiting the industry.
Sparkling prospects
Posted on 6 Aug 2013 by The Manufacturer
In yet another summer of British sporting success and Royal revelry Jane Gray raises a toast to increasing English wine production and the first ever English sparkling vintage to win gold at the Effervescent du Monde international wine competition.
Whisky in the jar and billions to the trade balance
Posted on 2 Aug 2013 by
Exports of Scotch whisky hit £4.3 billion in 2012, a record and more than a quarter of all UK food and drink exports last year. Will Stirling takes the high road to learn more about the water of life.
Generate your own energy
Posted on 1 Aug 2013 by
Cutting your energy costs in half. Having your own power station. Buying energy at wholesale prices. Coming off the grid. All of this sounds fanciful, but that’s the future of manufacturing, according to energy expert Peter Rolton.
Salad leaves and satellites
Posted on 30 Jul 2013 by The Manufacturer
Jane Gray rounds up an eclectic discussion of business challenges and opportunities among manufacturers in the south of England.
Stop failing young talent
Posted on 23 Jul 2013 by
Semta’s chief executive, Sarah Sillars, OBE, examines the UK’s poor careers advice services. They are blocking many young people’s paths to fulfilling careers in engineering and advanced manufacturing she says.
Who’s got class?
Posted on 19 Jul 2013 by The Manufacturer
What is world class manufacturing? Guests at TM’s Directors’ Forum Dinner in June debated the point long into the night.