Research and Development

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Digital Transformation

Five IP challenges for the digital economy

MetLase I4.0 Digital pipe checking fixture.

Innovation

Is there already a successor to additive layer manufacturing?

There is a high potential for opportunity in the developing lightweight structures sector in Greater Manchester - image courtesy of UK Department for International Trade

Innovation

Global lightweight manufacturing hub forming in Greater Manchester

So, it’s no surprise that the Fourth Industrial Revolution powered by digital technology, sees Liverpool City Region at the forefront of developments. Liverpool UK Albert Docks

Leadership & Strategy

Liverpool City Region: Leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Thrust Reverser Unit Developed at the 3DEXPERIENCE Center Wichita - image courtesy of Dassault Systèmes.

Innovation

Airbus accelerates innovation at the 3DEXPERIENCE Center Wichita

Goodyear has revealed a new tire that integrates living moss to help improve air quality; it is 3D printed and includes IoT technologies.

Digital Transformation

Goodyear unveils 3D printed smart tyre to help improve air quality

IoT

Autodesk Technology Centre - Birmingham - image courtesy of Autodesk.

Innovation

Autodesk Technology Centre: A new frontier for design & manufacture

One of Iceotope’s tower-level liquid cooled server is in use at the AMRC’s carbon fibre lab – image courtesy of Iceotope.

Innovation

Liquid Cooling: Helping IT become cool again

Microsoft HoloLens gives manufacturers the opportunity to design products and train staff in a far quicker and cheaper way than traditional techniques - image courtesy of Microsoft.

Digital Transformation

How is Microsoft HoloLens transforming manufacturing?

Rare earth minerals are vulnerable to supply disruption and demand spikes. Image courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture

Innovation

Toyota develops new motor using less rare earth minerals

The Ehang-184 has been tested in a wide variety of conditions. Image courtesy of Ehang.

Robotics & Automation

Ehang ‘drone taxi’ begins manned trials

Drones