Autonomous shipping: The future of seafaring
Posted on 12 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
The maritime industry is about to experience tremendous change in the next few years. But what will it mean for jobs, safety and the environment? Research and Development
National Composites Centre receives record UK Govt R&D investment
Posted on 11 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
The Bristol-based National Composites Centre has received a £36.7m government investment for research and development, which it says will make the UK a world leader in composites for the aerospace, automotive, and construction sectors. British life sciences firm announces £143m deal to help fight cancer
Posted on 11 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
Cambridge-based pharmaceuticals firm Avacta has partnered with Korean conglomerate, LG Chem company, to develop a new generation of cancer drugs. High-speed rail research institute in Leeds receives £13m backing
Posted on 10 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
Plans for a new high-speed rail research institute at the University of Leeds received a boost following a major grant from the Local Growth Fund.
£24m Advanced Manufacturing Building opens at Nottingham University
Posted on 10 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
The University of Nottingham has opened a £24m Advanced Manufacturing Building (AMB) which it hopes will keep UK manufacturing competitive for future generations. Defence Secretary announces £400m investment in nuclear submarines
Posted on 7 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced a £400m investment in the Dreadnought nuclear-armed submarine programme at the unveiling of a new £25m BAE Systems training academy in Barrow-in-Furness.
A manufacturer’s guide to a successful Digital Transformation
Posted on 6 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
Search ‘Digital Transformation’ online and you’ll get about 450,000,000 results. Rather than having to sift through all of them, here’s a useful guide which touches on almost every aspect of your organisation and how digital technology can help make them more effective. New Aerospace Sector Deal announced follows £10bn increase in deals
Posted on 6 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
The government has announced a multi-million-pound Aerospace Sector Deal that builds on the UK’s excellence and heritage in aerospace, aims to transform the future of flight, through electrification and autonomy, and commits to increasing gender equality in the sector. Sensor City celebrates its first birthday after a successful year
Posted on 3 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
The Liverpool-based Sensor City's projects have included 3D printed brains and eco-friendly coffins, and have involved cooperation between business, academia and government. Can wearable technology help us learn new skills?
Posted on 28 Nov 2018 by The Manufacturer
Conversations around technology tend to focus on job displacement and changing skills requirements, but perhaps we can broaden our thinking to a more nuanced perspective on how humans and work could benefit from wearable technology.