Here at The Manufacturer, we’re constantly looking to the future and the digital technologies that will shape the future prosperity of the sector in the years to come. However, a universal truth is that to know where you’re going, it’s importantly to also know where you’ve come from. Of course, Britain has an illustrious manufacturing… Continue reading How Britain shaped the manufacturing world
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Why the automotive industry is not as automated as it seems
Carmakers and their sub suppliers are overlooking a huge automation potential that can help them overcome the labour and productivity challenges facing the industry. We are used to thinking about the automotive industry as a front runner for robots and automation. In many ways, it also is: If you look at the global statistics from… Continue reading Why the automotive industry is not as automated as it seems
Top 100 Interview: Joshua Simpson, BMW Manufacturing
The Manufacturer Top 100 2021 alumni Joshua Simpson knew he wanted to be an engineer since the age of six. After falling in love with his work experience time at MINI Plant Oxford and completing A Levels, he was lucky enough to be offered an Engineering Technician degree apprenticeship. Taking inspiration from engineers in his… Continue reading Top 100 Interview: Joshua Simpson, BMW Manufacturing
Improving safety and comfort with dual steering systems
According to the most recent Department for Transport provisional estimates for reported road casualties in the UK, the fatality rate per billion vehicle miles decreased by 6% compared to the year ending in June 2020. While this is welcome news, how can vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) contribute to even greater safety on our roads?… Continue reading Improving safety and comfort with dual steering systems
Clean Transport Accelerator launched to help SMEs fast-track their innovations
With transport being the largest carbon emitting sector in the UK, a partnership between NatWest and WMG at the University of Warwick has led to the launch of the Clean Transport Accelerator. It will support businesses which are part of the mobility sector to develop products and services that will play their part in achieving… Continue reading Clean Transport Accelerator launched to help SMEs fast-track their innovations
QuantumScape focusing on disrupting EV industry with solid-state battery
California-based battery company, QuantumScape, continues to focus on disrupting the electric vehicle battery industry, which has relied on lithium ion batteries, by building a better, smaller, cheaper and safer solid-state battery. “Our goal is to make better batteries for EVs and close the [cost and performance] gap with internal combustion engines,” co-founder and CTO Tim… Continue reading QuantumScape focusing on disrupting EV industry with solid-state battery
Hydrogen bus order secured for Liverpool City Region
Alexander Dennis Limited has announced that it has been selected by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to supply 20 zero-emission hydrogen double deck buses. This follows a competitive tendering process in which the Scottish based company – the largest bus and coach manufacturer in the United Kingdom, were chosen to roll out the eco-friendly… Continue reading Hydrogen bus order secured for Liverpool City Region
Ford and MS-RT announce £4m facility at Ford Dagenham
Ford and MS-RT, the design-led automotive engineering company, have announced they will create a new £4m facility at Ford Dagenham. This move will only strengthen an already strong relationship with Ford as they work together to create specialised Ford Vehicles. This investment has the potential to create over 120 jobs when the factory is fully… Continue reading Ford and MS-RT announce £4m facility at Ford Dagenham
Aurrigo partnership with Vodafone provides boost for autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicle specialist, Aurrigo, is one of the first companies in the UK to benefit from a new technology partnership between Vodafone and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Aurrigo has been powering its three Auto-Shuttles with AWS Wavelength and Distributed Edge Computing from Vodafone. With Vodafone’s 5G network, this partnership has created a notable breakthrough in… Continue reading Aurrigo partnership with Vodafone provides boost for autonomous vehicles
NMIS launches new scheme to support STEM graduates into employment amid pandemic
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) today announced that it will be offering 30 recent STEM graduates from across Scotland, the chance to work with its engineers and researchers as part of a new scheme aimed at helping those who are struggling to find work due to the economic impact of the pandemic secure employment.… Continue reading NMIS launches new scheme to support STEM graduates into employment amid pandemic