Vaccines grown in plants show promise
Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A team of scientists has seen success growing vaccines in plants which have been 'hijacked' to produce new compounds.
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Autonomous robots to manufacture innovative car interiors
Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Automotive plastics supplier, Nifco, has partnered with German firm toolcraft to develop autonomous robot cells to manufacture innovative car interiors. Alphabet makes move into energy storage
Posted on 15 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Technology conglomerate Alphabet has revealed that it is actively investigating new methods of storing energy.
World’s largest solar thermal plant to be built in South Australia
Posted on 14 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The Government of South Australia announced today that the world's largest solar thermal plant will be built in Port Augusta.
Airlines could see billions in savings from pilotless planes
Posted on 14 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A note released this month by Swiss bank UBS has stated that airlines stand to save billions of dollars if they make the switch to deploying pilotless aircraft.
Creating a smart connected product from the beginning
Posted on 14 Aug 2017 by The Manufacturer
In his keynote at LiveWorx17, PTC CEO Jim Heppelmann demonstrated how close physical objects and their digital twins have become. Inspecting the hull of the world’s largest aircraft
Posted on 13 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The first full inspection of Airlander’s hull was completed last week by Hybrid Air Vehicles’ team of aerospace technicians as part of ongoing analysis during the Flight Test Progamme. Volocopter receives €25m in investment
Posted on 11 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Electric aircraft company Volocopter has announced this week that it has managed to accrue at least €25m in funding from a number of sources.
What new job roles is the Internet of Things creating?
Posted on 11 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The Internet of Things is providing manufacturers with a whole new platform upon which to build new business models. However, most businesses are struggling to find the necessary talent to take advantage of it, a new study has revealed. “Authenticity” key to effective leadership style
Posted on 10 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Bridie Warner-Adsetts has won the Institute of Directors Award 2017 for Yorkshire mid market businesses. The Manufacturer took the opportunity to ask her, ‘What makes for a successful leader?’