Talk of advanced manufacturing across all industry sectors has exploded in the last 12 months. But what does advanced manufacturing really mean for UK companies in terms of processes, skills and competition? Jane Gray finds out.
There is a question mark beside the new Government’s business policies, where after a positive Budget manufacturing is unsure about the future of initiatives like the Manufacturing Strategy and the Manufacturing Advisory Service. This was exemplified by the disquiet following the withdrawal of the pledged £80m loan for Sheffield Forgemasters. Despite this, advanced manufacturing is…
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