The UK has been promoted as somewhere with a lot of know-how and intellectual property resources, even if we aren’t always the best at commercialising it – but is that really the case? Ruari McCallion explores the R&D landscape, including government efforts to stimulate more research-intensive activity.
Stratasys, the maker of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has introduced a new soluble support material that is designed to significantly reduces the time and manpower required to clean 3D printed models.
Training and development specialist, Paul Rowlett has been appointed as managing director of Warwickshire’s new advanced training facility; the MTC’s Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, at Ansty Park.
As digital technology ushers in a fourth industrial revolution, Thilo Stieber asks what it means for the workforce. Will we all be working with robots?
This year’s Tokyo Motor Show saw automakers focusing heavily on low-emissions offerings, with a shift towards hydrogen fuel cell technology and autonomous vehicle developments.
Design team leader at Owen Mumford, Myles Whiting lifts the curtain and provides an exclusive backstage view of how the R&D department within a successful medical device manufacturer works.
Birmingham-based manufacturer, Brandauer is looking to take on the Germans in their own backyard next month, with its first ever appearance at Productronica.
