Workforce and skills

The Manufacturer celebrates 20 years of industry-leading insight

Stock image Industry 4.0 4IR

Gauging the mood of UK manufacturing

Productivity - Digital technologies are enabling SMEs to play catch-up with their global counterparts – image courtesy of Cimlogic.

Digital Transformation

Productivity puzzle: finding the balance between people & tech

Smart factories are set to improve productivity and labor cost hugely over the next 5 years - image courtesy of APS

Smart factories set to contribute up to £1.13 trillion to the global economy

The Evoque being manufactured at Halewood. Photography attributed to JLR.

Exclusive Factory Tours to demonstrate 4IR in action

Spring Statement 2018 allocates the first wave of funding, providing over £95m for 13 areas across the UK.

People & Skills

Fall in apprenticeship starts “disappointing but unsurprising”

A miniature production line of bronze manifolds and globe valve bodies.

People & Skills

Building a model engineering business

The Awards aim to identify and celebrate the best female engineering talent .

People & Skills

How has industry responded to the STEM skills crisis?

UK Patents Creativity Design Thinking Innovation Industrial Strategy - image courtesy of Pixabay.

Passion is vital for innovation, general manager states

Barclays Eagle Labs provide access to resources including expert mentoring, event space, 3D printers and laser cutters.

Eagle Labs: nurturing Britain’s start-up culture

Getting your hands on the right business infrastructure is vital. Image courtesy of Flickr - Markus Spiske

Get to Know Your Business Infrastructure