Research and Technology

Augmented Reality - Vuforia Expert Capture and Microsoft HoloLens Electronics (1) - image courtesy of PTC

Digital acceleration heightens PTC’s expansion in UK and Ireland

A clear focus on future investments

WMG robot hand

Robot hands one step closer to human thanks to WMG AI algorithms

digital transformation - manufacturing

UK poised to be a world leader in innovation, but only if it solves productivity gap

factories

Reaching for the factory of the future

Deloitte - lean

How does lean and digital fit together?

Damian Hinds laid out his three objectives for the UK economy: “A clear quality technical path to a skilled job. More young people gaining higher skills. A more productive economy" - image courtesy of depositphotos

NMITE opens for business and launches search for 50 future engineers

Does IoT require 5G connectivity?

5G digitalisation communications telecoms - depositphotos

Unlocking the potential of industrial digitalisation with 5G

[14:12] Daniel Kirmatzis Institutes of Technology – The government will provide £120 million to bring further education and higher education providers in England together with employers to open up to eight new Institutes of Technology. These institutions will be used to deliver high-quality higher level technical education and to help close skills gaps in their local areas. (1 liked)[14:13] Daniel Kirmatzis Facilities and equipment to support T levels – The government will provide £95 million for providers in England to invest in high quality facilities and industry-standard equipment to support the rollout of T levels. Funding will support T level routes being delivered from autumn 2021, including construction, digital, and health and science. National Skills Fund – The government will consult widely in the spring on how to use the new National Skills Fund. Apprenticeship Levy – The government will look at how to improve the working of the Apprenticeship Levy, to support large and small employers in meeting the long-term skills needs of the economy. Apprenticeships – The government will ensure that sufficient funding is made available in 2020-21 to support an increase in the number of new high-quality apprenticeships in small- and medium-sized businesses.

Manufacturers react to Government spending review

safety

Tork Site Safety Guide Shares Hygiene and Safety Recommendations for Manufacturers