Design and PLM

Can design solve the UK’s productivity puzzle?

Idea sketch of product design - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Posted on 30 Jul 2018 by Jonny Williamson

In its latest report, the UK Design Council found that around 40% of UK companies are missing out on the opportunity to make their business more productive through design.

Future of design and manufacture, according to CEO of Autodesk

future of design and manufacture - The Autodesk Technology Centre in Birmingham may be kitted out with modern kit, but all of it is regular production machinery - image courtesy of Autodesk.

Posted on 2 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson

After a tour of its recently opened Technology Centre in Birmingham, Jonny Williamson took part in a media roundtable with Autodesk's CEO Andrew Anagnost to discuss the future of design and manufacture, and where Autodesk fits into the new emerging ecosystem.

The Smart Factory Podcast

Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Nick Peters

Throughout the 2017 Leaders Conference and Smart Factory Expo, The Manufacturer ran a global streaming radio service, offering interviews, comment and analysis from its conference studio in Liverpool.

On this page are some of the interview highlights for your pleasure and interest. All inte…

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017 winners announced

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017 Gala Dinner and Ceremony - image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Posted on 17 Nov 2017 by Jonny Williamson

The elite of the UK manufacturing community gathered last night (16 November) to celebrate The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017.

Smart Factory Expo: survival guide

The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo 2016 - image courtesy of The Manufacturer

Posted on 1 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

The UK’s biggest FREE digital manufacturing exhibition – Smart Factory Expo, has arrived in Liverpool (15-16 November, Exhibition Centre Liverpool).

Five reasons why carbon fibre is the future of design

The strength of carbon fibre enables designers to create more interesting design solutions that match their imagination - image courtesy of Hypetex.

Posted on 26 Oct 2017 by The Manufacturer

Carbon fibre is set to become commonplace in every product sector, from furniture to electronics, clothing to sporting goods. Marc Cohen, CEO of London-based start-up Hypetex, explains why.

The crucial element digitalisation ignores

Digital technologies are transforming manufacturing processes and supply chain communication.

Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by The Manufacturer

In the much-publicised march towards the digitalisation of manufacturing, one very important element is routinely ignored, namely how to integrate the digital sharp end with back office systems that traditionally have relied on paper.

How to design innovation in to your business

Greg Rowe, managing director, GREG ROWE LIMITED.

Posted on 26 Sep 2017 by Fred Tongue

In order to become a company focused on innovation you need to have enabling technology. Greg Rowe Ltd let us know how they became an innovator.

Panasonic Smart Factory realises higher productivity with new function

Panasonic Smart Factory is delivering increased manufacturing performance - image courtesy of Panasonic

Posted on 13 Sep 2017 by Tim Brown

Panasonic has just released a video introducing its global smart factory solutions business.

Creating a smart connected product from the beginning

PTC CEO Jim Heppelmann at LiveWorx 2017 - image courtesy of PTC

Posted on 14 Aug 2017 by The Manufacturer

In his keynote at LiveWorx17, PTC CEO Jim Heppelmann demonstrated how close physical objects and their digital twins have become.

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