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Digital Transformation

30% of IoT projects fail in the proof-of-concept stage

Artist's impression of the new train for East Midland Railway - image courtesy of Hitachi Rail.

£400m Hitachi Rail contract win benefits suppliers across the UK

Loopwheels - Traditional spokes have been replaced with a new design that integrates suspension into the wheel and makes for a smoother passage over uneven surfaces.

Loopwheels: delivering a smoother ride for wheelchair users

Produmax work shot - An insight into one aero-suppliers’ impressive business transformation

An insight into one aero-suppliers’ impressive business transformation

Some of Britain’s best young engineering talent competed at the Home Automation Challenge 2019.

Home Automation Challenge 2019: Engineering ‘Prodigies’ scoop top prize

The 12 business leaders recently undertook their first site visit to Runcorn-based Hosokawa Micron – image courtesy of Made Smarter.

People & Skills

Trailblazing leadership programme equips businesses with the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing

Make UK festival ready to inspire future apprentices

95% of manufacturers say Apprenticeship Levy must be changed to employer-led system

Cyberattacks - Cybersecurity will become a more common worry in the shipping sector. Last year, the shipping conglomerate Maersk suffered a cyber attack that cost the firm between $250 million and $300 million - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Digital Transformation

Operational downtime most common impact of IoT-focused cyberattacks

The pool that isn't. The factory floor at A&M EDM precision engineers in Smethick, West Midlands

Want to beat the UK heatwave? Build a pool in your office

The research from Canonical looked at the views, opinions and experiences of 361 IoT professionals regarding past, present and future IoT projects.

5G for manufacturing campaign gets fresh boost from Govt

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New £30m R&D fund to help UK manufacturers go digital