How was IoT technology utilised in 2018?
Posted on 19 Dec 2018 by Maddy White
IoT technologies, enhanced connectivity and artificial intelligence are fundamentally reshaping what it means to manufacture. News
£8m research projects to innovate plastics production and use
Posted on 19 Dec 2018 by Maddy White
Eight new research projects that will explore new and different ways of making, using and recycling plastics have been announced by the science minister, Chris Skidmore. Sony UK to produce new 4K Cameras at Welsh facility
Posted on 19 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
The Sony Technology Centre in Wales has produced high-spec HD broadcast cameras that were used in the FIFA World Cup in Russia. GSK and Pfizer agree huge £10bn healthcare merger
Posted on 19 Dec 2018 by Maddy White
GSK has announced it will merge its consumer healthcare unit with Pfizer in a giant deal to create a new business with almost £10bn in annual sales. Green paper sets out future of British aerospace industry
Posted on 18 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
Greater public awareness of new aerospace technologies and cooperation in the piloting of such technologies are among the proposals made in a new government consultation paper on the aviation sector. British firms expect workforce to grow despite Brexit uncertainties
Posted on 18 Dec 2018 by Maddy White
Despite Brexit concerns, hundreds of business leaders expect their workforce to grow in the year ahead, according to a new report. Can we fast track gender diversity in manufacturing?
Posted on 18 Dec 2018 by Maddy White
Last Month, The Manufacturer attended a panel discussion at the House of Lords which recognised the clear problems that industry faces over achieving more equal gender balance. Recruiting is poor, retention is poor and progress is glacial. Can we ever overcome this? British businesses increasingly prioritising apprentices over graduates
Posted on 17 Dec 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Evidence shows that companies are giving greater priority to investing in apprenticeship programmes than recruiting graduates to gain specialist skills for the future. British speciality chemicals firm agree £65m takeover of Danish pharma business
Posted on 17 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
London-listed Croda International is acquiring Biosector, a company specialising in manufacturing adjuvants, which are used to improve the efficacy of vaccines. Bloodhound SSC: Yorkshire entrepreneur secures project’s future
Posted on 17 Dec 2018 by Maddy White
Earlier this month the world’s most advanced straight-line supersonic car, Bloodhound, was axed due to lack of funding. However today's announcement that a Yorkshire entrepreneur has purchased the project means its future is now secure.