Research and Technology

Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Smart Factory

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy

An artist's impression of the robot manipulating a molecule. Image courtesy of the University of Manchester.

UK scientists develop world’s first molecular robot

Swinburne’s Factory of the Future has received additional funding. Image courtesy of Swinburne University.

Smart Factory

Australian uni receives $135m to digitalize its Factory of the Future

Innovation

£65m project kicks off first-ever UK-US Science & Tech deal

Manufacturing_Image_1 photo courtesy of FICO

Digital Transformation

How technology & big data will make tomorrow’s manufacturing decisions different from today’s

IoT

Managing complex supply chains is important for manufacturers. Image courtesy of Flickr - Paul Miller

Staying in front of supply chain disruptions

Trump campaigned extensively on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Trump kills Manufacturing Council as CEOs pull out

FX Volatility - Office desk with world map made of money coins and report sheets

Can the Middle East become a manufacturing hub?

According to the trade organisation ADS, the UK aerospace and defence sector employ 338,000 people and account for seven per cent of UK exports - image courtesy of Pixabay

Robotics & Automation

World’s first robotic selective plating station developed

Batteries Battery Power Stock Image

Leadership & Strategy

Australia considering mandatory national battery recycling scheme

electrification of automotive - Electric vehicles are fast becoming a mainstream option for drivers and solve many of the challenges facing our cities. - image courtesy of Pixabay

Finance

UK to establish itself as world leader in battery technology