200mph electric supercar to be built in the UK
Posted on 12 Jul 2018 by Maddy White
A 200mph electric supercar - dubbed a "British engineering tour de force" - is to be developed and built by new company, Dendrobium Automotive. News
Low carbon is the future of products say business chiefs
Posted on 11 Jul 2018 by Maddy White
Companies are increasingly aware of their energy sources, and a YouGov poll released yesterday found that more than half of executives (52%) expect their products to be low carbon by 2028. The Manufacturer asks, is this a realistic target? Can we encourage more girls into STEM through Barbie?
Posted on 10 Jul 2018 by Maddy White
At the age of 11, girls are interested in STEM subjects, but by the age of 16 this interest has sharply dropped; is it stereotype, lack of role models or just no positive influence from authority causing this drop? Industry 4.0: A sustainable roadmap for midsized manufacturers
Posted on 2 Jul 2018 by The Manufacturer
Slow and steady rather than unplanned rush wins the Industry 4.0 race. Helen Saunders offers seven tips on starting your digitalisation journey. What does the £20bn Austalian BAE Systems deal mean for UK exports?
Posted on 29 Jun 2018 by Maddy White
British defence giant, BAE Systems has secured a £20bn contract to build new warships for the Australian government. The Manufacturer explores what affect this might have on UK exports? Is this the solution to the world’s CO2 shortage?
Posted on 28 Jun 2018 by Maddy White
With the World Cup in full flow, a heatwave across the UK and barbecue season kicking off, the global CO2 shortage couldn't have come come at a worst time. But could an innovative new product by a Leeds-based manufacturer hold the key to overcoming the shortfall? Beavertown partners with Heineken and it isn’t to everyone’s taste
Posted on 25 Jun 2018 by Maddy White
Independent London brewery, Beavertown, announced last week that beer giant Heineken will obtain a minor stake in the company. Is this another craft beer producer selling out? Digitalisation: Industrial robot sales increase worldwide by 29%
Posted on 21 Jun 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Global sales of industrial robots reached the new record of 380,550 units in 2017 which counts for an increase of 29% compared to the previous year (294,300 units), according to new report. Could smart factories help boost reshoring? Nike & Adidas seem to think so
Posted on 12 Jun 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Apparel manufacturers such as Nike and Adidas plan to increase the output of speed factories in the US and Germany, and they make sure that the data generated in its Far East sites also help to further optimise future design and production processes, a report has shown. Waymo to capture 60% of driverless market by 2030
Posted on 22 May 2018 by Jonny Williamson
A new report has revealed that autonomous car development company, Waymo will own up to 60% of the global self-driving taxi market by 2030, which could force many of the world’s carmakers to adopt its technology.