We must invest more in robots to improve UK productivity, says PPMA CEO

Posted on 14 Nov 2018 by The Manufacturer
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Robotics and automation are a major solution to improving the UK's productivity levels, says CEO of PPMA trade organisation.

The UK has only 71 industrial robots per 10,000 workers, below the world average. – image courtesy of Depositphotos Businesses and government must invest more in robotics if Britain is to improve its poor productivity levels, the CEO of PPMA Group has said. Dr Andrew Mint, whose organisation represents over 500 companies,…

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