The Manufacturer January/February 2021

In this month’s Lead Interview, we reveal how Lontra is helping to cut carbon footprints on a global scale, as well as the exciting – not to mention lucrative – possibilities being unlocked through offering digital services.

Rosa Wilkinson explains how the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is supporting manufacturers as they look to transform their operations, products and wider environment, and experts from the Institute for Manufacturing explain how to make sustainable transformation work in your organisation, from reducing waste and creating value to securing investment.

Our regional spotlight reveals how the Scottish Government’s Recovery Plan for Manufacturing aims to fundamentally change how companies harness the technology and innovation to drive growth, and Dr Clive Hickman explains what it takes to become an innovation superpower.

Elsewhere, John Pearce predicts what ‘Made in Britain’ will mean in 2021 and beyond, and Dritan Kaleshi explores how industry can harness the true potential of 5G.