Research and Technology

High-Speed Rail - The University of Leeds' rail testing facility would be the largest facility of its kind in the world when opened – image courtesy of Depositphotos.

High-speed rail research institute in Leeds receives £13m backing

Juergen Maier said that the building will help place the East Midlands at the centre of digital manufacturing: “It’s important because our future lies in driving a new technological revolution focusing on AI, automation, robotics and 3D printing.”

£24m Advanced Manufacturing Building opens at Nottingham University

The government is seeking aerospace companies that are aligned with the UK’s aerospace technology strategy - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

New Aerospace Sector Deal announced follows £10bn increase in deals

- Image courtesy of Sensor City

Digital Transformation

Sensor City celebrates its first birthday after a successful year

Gauging the mood of UK Manufacturing: The Manufacturer’s Annual Manufacturing Report 2019

autonomous vehicles - The 1965 Ford Mustang converted to autonomous driving - image courtesy of Matt Woods.

Digital Transformation

Autonomous vehicles, so near and yet so far

Scottish PD&MS Group has secured a trio of contracts worth more than £10m making the firm UKCS leader - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

New partnership to drive advanced manufacturing for oil & gas

Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry MP and Mayor of the Sheffield City Region Dan Jarvis MP visited Sheffield to open the University of Sheffield’s three new multi-million pound research centres which aim to boost the region’s reputation as a hub for advanced engineering and industrial digital technologies.

Three new world-leading advanced engineering centres open in Sheffield

Whitehouse Report reveals entire industrial base “under threat” due to five macro forces

There is a high potential for opportunity in the developing lightweight structures sector in Greater Manchester - image courtesy of UK Department for International Trade

Global lightweight manufacturing hub forming in Greater Manchester

The formation of AMRC/Space gives the region the opportunity to attract new investors at the forefront of smart technologies.

AMRC to help make ‘Great British Space Age’ vision a reality