Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to develop technologies that could offer drivers a 360° view out of their vehicle, uninterrupted by the pillars that support the roof.
A past Airbus and BAE specialist has been chosen to lead the new £18m training centre at Coventry’s Manufacturing Technology Centre.
KPMG's John Leech discusses the firm's white paper on Connected Cars, pondering the challenges, benefits and whether the concept is a fanciful dream from a science fiction novel.
Anthony Evans, managing director of leading precision diecasters, Sarginsons Industries, talks about the company’s growing links with the best of UK Academia, and why it's gone back to University to help deliver the materials and the manufacturers of tomorrow.
Increasing tax benefits, a greater understanding from banks and a longer term view on return on investment could all help the UK catch up in the automation stakes according to one of the sector’s leading professionals.
The Government must commit to a three per cent target of GDP of research and development (R&D) spending by 2020 to ensure the UK doesn’t lag behind international competitors, says the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee in its Business-University Collaboration report published today.
The Robotics Innovation Facility (RIF) in Bristol, UK, which launches later today, forms part of the €20m (£15.8m) ECHORD++ research and manufacturing in robotics project. This is funded by the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development.
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Coventry based firm reaches new heights with patented lift hydraulics for super tall buildings.
