Smart Factory

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Siemens Congleton Digital Factory

Shining a Light on the Future Factory

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Industrial Data & AI

Why manufacturers are a particularly juicy target for cyberattack

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The key stages to deliver Artificial Intelligence into manufacturing production

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Game-changing technology: How 3D printing helped a Paralympian

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Manufacturing a truly digital supply chain in four steps

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New initiative to help UK businesses achieve growth through Industrial IoT

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Promoting leading-edge UK innovation

Sheffield AMRC polymer caps

Novel Catapult ‘stacking method’ cuts additive manufacturing cost and time

British Airways Autonomous Baggage Vehicle

Autonomous baggage vehicles will drive down airport CO2

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An ergonomic transition to Smart manufacturing

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Investment in digital manufacturing being held back despite proven benefits

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Managing complex supply chains with automation and innovation

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Are 3D configuration tools the key to increased sales and customer delight?

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People & Skills

Top jobs in 2040 will involve virtual reality, artificial intelligence & robotics