Automotive

There is a high potential for opportunity in the developing lightweight structures sector in Greater Manchester - image courtesy of UK Department for International Trade

Global lightweight manufacturing hub forming in Greater Manchester

So, it’s no surprise that the Fourth Industrial Revolution powered by digital technology, sees Liverpool City Region at the forefront of developments. Liverpool UK Albert Docks

Liverpool City Region: Leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The pick and place Delta robot system is not a new technology - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Low cost robotics could enable smaller businesses to automate

Digital Transformation

Will people ever trust self-driving vehicles?

The global forklift truck market is expected to grow year-on-year by at least 100,000 - 150,000 for the next five years – image courtesy of MCFE.

MCFE: Elevating the forklift industry

CROP - The design of the electric supercar is based on the flower, the vanda orchid.

200mph electric supercar to be built in the UK

Waymo is testing self-driving tech with 600 Chrysler Pacificas - image courtesy of Waymo.

Digital Transformation

Waymo to capture 60% of driverless market by 2030

Siemens to invest £27m in new UK 3D printing factory

Goodyear has revealed a new tire that integrates living moss to help improve air quality; it is 3D printed and includes IoT technologies.

Digital Transformation

Goodyear unveils 3D printed smart tyre to help improve air quality

Rare earth minerals are vulnerable to supply disruption and demand spikes. Image courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture

Toyota develops new motor using less rare earth minerals

The human machine interface (HMI) is reportedly the world’s largest automotive head-up display with a near 24-inch projection - image courtesy of DENSO.

Large-screen automotive heads-up display developed