US to deploy digital twins to support semiconductor manufacturing

Semiconductor manufacturing recently received what the industry hopes to be a big boost, as the Biden administration recently announced it would put $285m towards supporting manufacturing using digital twin technology. The CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute marks the first Manufacturing USA…

Belden launches new solution capabilities for discrete manufacturing

Belden, a global provider of network infrastructure and digitalisation solutions, has introduced revolutionary network and data capabilities tailored for the discrete manufacturing sector. These initial offerings – network resilience, edge computing, and data interoperability – are facilitated through Belden Horizon,…

Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024

On 5-6 June, the NEC Birmingham will host the Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024, transforming into a vibrant hub of innovation and entertainment. From guitar competitions, live performances, and smoothie making to the esteemed accolades of the manufacturing industry,…

What Wi-Fi 7 means for manufacturing

The Wi-Fi 6E successor is here, and it promises to significantly boost the speed and stability of your wireless connections. With rapid speeds, enhanced capacity and lower latency, Wi-Fi 7 is set to improve the way we connect and protect.…

Industry calls for royal commission on industrial strategy

Britain’s manufacturers are calling for the establishment of a Royal Commission as a starting point to develop a long-term, modern Industrial Strategy which would help provide companies with a vision and a stable environment to invest, access talent and grow…

The changing role of women in manufacturing

In the build up to International Women’s Day, Georgina Goff, who leads marketing, communications and sustainability in EMEA for Flex, a $26 billion global design, manufacturing and supply chain company, takes a look at the past and the future of…

73% of manufacturing businesses report difficulties finding skilled workers

A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that 85% of manufacturing businesses industry have reported persistent challenges when recruiting, with 73% facing difficulties finding skilled manual/technical workers. The survey indicates that British businesses are facing…

Make UK launches National Manufacturing Conference 2023

Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, will hold this year’s National Manufacturing Conference, ‘Inspiring Solutions’, in London on 7th March 2023. The flagship annual event at the QEII Conference Centre, Westminster will once again bring together leading politicians, senior industrialists, and…

The industrial robot market is expected to reach $23.2bn by the end of 2033

The global Industrial robot market is around $17,925m in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast years of 2023-2033. The robot market is expected to witness greater growth over the forecast year to…

Addressing manufacturing’s sustainability shortfalls

While COP27 reaffirmed the urgency of the climate crisis, concerns are rising around whether meeting global targets is feasible. But as world leaders debate whether enough is being done, many sustainability actions can be taken at a manufacturing level. Here,…