The countries’ smartest scientific brains are working relentlessly to develop new technologies and prepare them for commercial application. Peter Russell, head of RBS manufacturing and industrials, takes a look at two technologies with the potential to turn business models upside down and explains why UK manufacturers need to get involved now.
What the future holds
Supported by RBS
Governments, academia, industry bodies and business leaders are united in their belief that new technology will help propel manufacturing to new output and growth levels not experienced since the Industrial Revolution. The market for game-changing technologies such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), nanotechnology, biotechnology…