Defence

BAE SYSTEMS

BAE Systems to recruit a record 1,250 new apprentices and graduates

Typhoon delivers a further boost to the UK economy

The Tempest concept model on the airfield at BAE Systems in Warton, Lancashire, UK - image courtesy of BAE Systems

The UK’s future combat air programme can generate billions for the UK economy

Smart Factory Best Practices image - Trend Micro

Arming smart factories with the right tools to keep threats at bay

Combat Aircraft - Tempest, a concept model showing a vision of the UK's future combat aircraft, on the runway at BAE Systems' site in Warton, Lancashire - image courtesy of BAE Systems

Digital Transformation

Motorsport inspired technology to aid future combat aircraft development

First of its kind ‘intelligent factory’ to revolutionise combat aircraft production - BAE Systems Air Warton Lancashire - Factory of the Future

First of its kind Intelligent Factory to revolutionise combat aircraft production

The UK leads the world in Compound Semiconductor technology

Trump, Intel and TSMC in talks to increase microchip manufacturing in the US

[14:12] Daniel Kirmatzis Institutes of Technology – The government will provide £120 million to bring further education and higher education providers in England together with employers to open up to eight new Institutes of Technology. These institutions will be used to deliver high-quality higher level technical education and to help close skills gaps in their local areas. (1 liked)[14:13] Daniel Kirmatzis Facilities and equipment to support T levels – The government will provide £95 million for providers in England to invest in high quality facilities and industry-standard equipment to support the rollout of T levels. Funding will support T level routes being delivered from autumn 2021, including construction, digital, and health and science. National Skills Fund – The government will consult widely in the spring on how to use the new National Skills Fund. Apprenticeship Levy – The government will look at how to improve the working of the Apprenticeship Levy, to support large and small employers in meeting the long-term skills needs of the economy. Apprenticeships – The government will ensure that sufficient funding is made available in 2020-21 to support an increase in the number of new high-quality apprenticeships in small- and medium-sized businesses.

Budget 2020: R&D tax credits up, but little guidance for the future of UK manufacturing

Women in Science

Multi-million pound Govt investment in science and STEM learning

Airbus

Failure to launch defence contracts left Airbus workforce to take hit

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2019 Ceremony - Image courtesy of The Manufacturer

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2019: All the winners and reactions