by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 21, 2020 | igus, igus 2019, Sponsors, Technologies, Technologies 2019
Automation for the People igus has embraced robotics in its product range and on its shop floor. Now, the Northampton-based manufacturer wants to democratise automation by making it available to a broader range of companies The march of the robots is well and truly...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 21, 2020 | IFS, IFS 2019, Sponsors, Technologies, Technologies 2019
Change is buffeting the manufacturing industry from a number of directions. Some changes, manufacturers can and should make for themselves, others are motivated by consumers—all of them offer new opportunities. For example, early adoption of new technologies provides...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 21, 2020 | IFS, IFS 2019, Sponsors
Equipped with a unified view of their business and access to the right information at the right time, IFS customers can be challengers in their industries. Here are the achievements of two IFS customers, leading the way in automotive manufacture and the food...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 21, 2020 | IFS, IFS 2019, Sponsors
COLIN ELKINS – GLOBAL INDUSTRY DIRECTOR, MANUFACTURING Colin is IFS’s manufacturing specialist, with over 20 years’ experience in ERP software solutions for the sector. He is a key member of the IFS Product Directions Board and plays an instrumental role in the...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTORS The UK Manufacturing Review 2019/20 is built on contributions from a range of professional writers and experts in their fields. They are listed alphabetically here. NORTH EAST Graeme Anderson is a highly experienced journalist, who has written for every...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the UK Manufacturing Review 2019/20 It has been quite a momentous year for the world at large, and the UK in particular. The biggest enemy of investment and confidence is uncertainty, which is something this country has suffered from in spades. I have been...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 19, 2020 | Sharing in Growth, Sharing in growth 2019, Sponsors
From Capable Machining Company to International Strategic Supply Partner When Castle Precision Engineering secured an £80 million order from Rolls-Royce to supply them with parts for the Trent series engines, this major longterm agreement was a record milestone for...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 19, 2020 | Sharing in Growth, Sharing in growth 2019, Sponsors
People Focus to Double Turnover In order to grow, companies need to invest in their people, technology and capital. Investing in people can be difficult to justify in terms of returns. However, without the commitment and skills of an engaged workforce, there is little...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 19, 2020 | Sharing in Growth, Sharing in growth 2019, Sponsors
Developing Highly Valued Manufacturing for this Generation and the Next What is Sharing in Growth? An industry-led supply chain competitiveness programme funded by government. Who are Sharing in Growth? Experts with more than 2,000 years of industry experience Part...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 19, 2020 | Sharing in Growth, Sharing in growth 2019, Sponsors
Driving the Productivity of UK Aerospace to Compete Globally The UK is enjoying a period of high employment that is, in part, the result of weak productivity. Growing the economy will require greater industrial investment and a growth in higher value jobs. Aerospace...
