Financial R&D support top priority for UK manufacturing

Posted on 24 Feb 2017 by Jonny Williamson

Help from government to invest in new technologies and a better educated workforce top the wish list for UK manufacturing executives, according to a new report from KPMG.

Almost three-quarters (70%) of UK manufacturing businesses surveyed by KPMG said financial support from the government is needed to help them increase investment in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), advanced robotics and augmented reality (AR). Access to a better educated workforce came a close second, with 65% of respondents stating that an improvement in…

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