The Manufacturer MX Awards 2019: All the winners and reactions
Posted on 4 Feb 2020 by The Manufacturer
A round-up of all those who won big at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2019 – the only peer-reviewed and judged programme of its kind. Nuclear
Rolls-Royce leads ‘mini nuclear power’ expansion in England and Wales
Posted on 22 Jan 2020 by Rory Butler
Rolls-Royce is leading the “largest national engineering collaboration the UK has ever seen” to build a series of mini nuclear power stations that it claims could deliver up to £400bn in global exports, 40,000 skilled jobs, and affordable, low-carbon electricity for decades to come. Have your say on the most pressing issues facing UK manufacturing in 2020
Posted on 20 Dec 2019 by Nick Peters
By taking the Annual Manufacturing Report survey you will be helping stakeholders in our sector better understand the challenges that companies face. Sheffield Forgemasters to lead ‘landmark project’ to slash nuclear manufacturing time
Posted on 4 Dec 2019 by The Manufacturer
A consortium of partners are embarking on a project to refine the basic science of electron-beam welding over traditional welding techniques, something that could drive down production times in civil nuclear assemblies by as much as 85%. UK firms back ‘Brand Britain’ for quality and cost
Posted on 27 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
The number of UK businesses willing to pay that little bit extra for British-made products for their quality and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, chimes with a similar study about global attitudes to ‘Brand Britain’ conducted last year. Political stability key to ‘unlock’ Quantum Computing investment
Posted on 22 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
UK manufacturing investment in leading-edge technologies is set to soar in the next five years - but Brexit uncertainty could threaten to hinder that progress, according to industry experts. Employer-educator collaboration key to plugging skills shortage
Posted on 22 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
There needs to be "deeper engagement" between employers and the education system in order to produce a "talent pipeline" that can sustain a thriving UK economy, according to the latest report from The IET. Parties urged to set aside blame-driven politics and focus on business growth
Posted on 20 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
“Narrow-minded, blame-driven politics” should be set aside in favour of an economic vision that prioritises growth and digital competency in a post-Brexit world, according to a newly published manifesto from Make UK. Investment fears over Brexit leave industry at mercy of global rivals
Posted on 19 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
Brexit anxiety is forcing the manufacturing sector to stockpile cash allowances to record levels, while industry investment plummets to a four-year low under similar strains – according to a leading accountancy firm. Govt and industry to fortify UK business from hackers
Posted on 30 Oct 2019 by The Manufacturer
Leading technology firms have partnered with the government to beef up online security measures, enabling UK businesses to operate with greater efficiency and productivity.