Workforce and skills

Autonomous Vehicle - The Pod Zero is being showcased for the first time - image courtesy of RDM - Autonomous Vehicles

RDM to debut its driverless pods ‘down under’

Sweden is to vote on a plan to slash the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 25% to 12% on repairs to bicycles, clothes and shoes - image courtesy of Pixabay

Sweden to give tax break for repairs to change its wasteful consumer culture

Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn presenting the Nissan IDS concept self driving vehicle at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show on 27 October, 2015

Nissan could put the brakes on UK investment

The Energy Observer solar powered boat will sail for six years around the world as a floating exhibition and clean energy laboratory - image courtesy of The Energy Observer.

Solar powered boat now a concept and commercial reality

The Manufacturer Thought Leadership networks

Manufacturers sought to join The Manufacturer Thought Leadership Network

Loma Systems has triumphed at the European Business Awards - image courtesy of Loma Systems

Loma Systems named UK national champion in the European Business Awards 2016/17

L to R: Mike Kelly (i2M) and Steve Shadwell (Progressive Technology).

Merger creates new force in additive manufacturing

A SoftWear Automation robotic sewing system. Image courtesy of SoftWear Automation.

New robots bring automated sewing into reality

The construction company has announced to create 600 new jobs - image courtesy of JCB.

JCB: a tale of true grit

The Homburg plant manufactures hydraulic valves for mobile and industrial applications utilising Industry 4.0 technologies - image courtesy of Bosch Rexroth.

Bosch Rexroth: connecting worker, machine & material

Apple claims to have created in excess of 1 million jobs since 2008. The Apple store in Santa Monica - image courtesy of Apple.

Apple EU Tax ruling says tech giant paid just 0.005% on EU profits