Business & Industry
Manufacturing our Future 2019
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What applications does artificial intelligence have in manufacturing?
Artificial intelligence has many uses in manufacturing. However, many businesses are not using the technology. As the global leader in artificial intelligence, the UK must find a way to use AI to its full potential. For years, the film industry has portrayed Artificial Intelligence as a futuristic, often dystopian technology that we should be fearful...
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Addressing mental health within the workplace
Perceptions of mental health issues are changing for the better, as more is done to raise awareness of the problem. In the UK alone, mental health problems are estimated to cost employers between £33 billion and £42 billion per year. Manufacturing and engineering firms are doing more than any other sector to raise awareness of...
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Experts highlight the risks and legal implications from the growth of industrial data
The creation of more data and the use of Industry 4.0 technologies are providing huge opportunities for manufacturers to improve productivity and profitability – but according to a report, by law firm Irwin Mitchell, many in the sector are risking huge fines and disruption because they’re unaware of their full legal implications. Companies must understand...
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Ignore sustainability at your peril
Attitudes toward sustainability are changing rapidly and industry needs to keep pace. Sustainability is no longer a nice to have; it’s a critical issue for manufacturing industries that are serious about growth. In a 2014 report into attitudes toward sustainability published by PwC, just 5% of CEOs predicted that sustainability and climate change would be...
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5G promises 1% improvement in factory productivity
With the government predicting that 5G will achieve £173Bn incremental revenue in its first decade, UK factories have been running trials of this new technology for just over a year. Initial results suggest that manufacturing could see a 1% increase in productivity from this new technology thanks to improved service quality, increased understanding of machine...
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Manufacturers drive innovation in AI technologies
Manufacturers’ need for speed and efficiency is driving the creation of ‘smart factories’, which utilise artificial intelligence and ‘Internet of Things’ to improve processes. Manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to produce products faster and more cost-effectively than ever before. This need for efficiency and speed across manufacturing is driving innovation in the form of...
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Surface engineering is an integral part of everyday life
Screen surfaces and coatings for phones, tablets and other tech are an important and integral part of everyday life. In fact, they have been recognised by the government as one of the 22 UK enabling technologies required to meet the Grand Challenges of the Industrial Strategy and ‘Manufacturing our Future’. We now rely as much...
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We’re still one of the top ten manufacturing nations
The figures don’t lie. The UK is among the top ten international manufacturing nations. It is integral the sector’s success continues to benefit the UK economy. The United Kingdom has a long history of manufacturing. The Industrial Revolution, which marked a major turning point in global development, began in this country. Almost every aspect of...
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Digitalise or compromise? Making 4IR work for all manufacturers
With trade wars and waves of nationalistic discontent impacting global markets, British industry faces serious challenges. Government and industry must act now to avoid falling behind. From rising material costs to skills shortages, manufacturers are having to work harder than ever to stay competitive. Traditional industry in the UK is also experiencing a productivity-growth slowdown,...
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The future of robotics is here
Machining with robots is becoming an increasingly popular option for the manufacture of large, complex items across a wide range of materials and applications. The future of robotics and automation is being led by innovative companies who are supporting UK manufacturing by developing solutions that not only enhance productivity but also improve businesses competitiveness. It...