China launches first ever electric cargo ship
Posted on 4 Dec 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
China has launched the world's first ever completely battery-electric powered cargo ship in Guangzhou last month.
Shipbuilding
Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy
Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by Aiden Burgess
Smart factories are set to become a revolutionary force of the manufacturing industry and provide a massive boost to the global economy, according to a new report by multinational information technology consulting company, Capgemini. Rolls-Royce designs autonomous patrol ship
Posted on 13 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
British defense and aerospace manufacturer Rolls-Royce Holdings has shown off a new state of the art design for an autonomous ship.
Is servitization helping your business rise up the value chain?
Posted on 14 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
Industry surveys have reported as much as 65% of manufacturers globally will be using a service-based selling model as opposed to product-based by 2020. Optimising your supply chain – what the most advanced companies are doing differently
Posted on 7 Jun 2017 by Tim Brown
Treat data and information as you would any critical business asset: measure, document and manage essential attributes such as value, risk and cost. How has luxury boat builder, Sunseeker, powered back to profit?
Posted on 6 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
When it comes to British luxury brands, Sunseeker is up there with the best of them - incredible hand-built products renowned the world over for their quality and craftsmanship. UK Export Excellence Awards 2017: shortlist revealed
Posted on 30 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
The Manufacturer and Global Trade Review have revealed the shortlisted companies for this year’s prestigious UK Export Excellence Awards. Bloodhound SSC: one final push
Posted on 29 Apr 2017 by Nick Peters
Richard Noble and Bloodhound are (almost) ready to roll. As Nick Peters reports, you and your company might hold the key to getting the supersonic car to the starting line. Setting sail for a new era of additive manufacturing
Posted on 26 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
A pioneering usage of additive manufacturing to create ‘on-demand’ pieces for repair and replacement in damaged ships has been revealed by the Port of Rotterdam’s Additive Manufacturing Field lab (RAMLAB) in collaboration with Autodesk. Manufacturers asked to help highlight current trends
Posted on 24 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
The UK’s small and medium-sized manufacturers are being urged to take part in the latest National Manufacturing Barometer to help shape future government policy, and highlight current trends and opportunities.