UK manufacturing takes new leadership approach to fight Covid-19 SME manufacturers in the UK are embracing a new leadership approach in the Covid-19 pandemic with the help of Made Smarter.
Two aerospace firms the latest to get Made Smarter investment Two aerospace manufacturers are the latest to secure support from Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution.
New funding to revolutionise UK manufacturing supply chains Made Smarter and UK Research and Innovation have launched two funding competitions for innovative businesses in the UK to come together to develop digital technologies to boost supply chain productivity…
104 British manufacturers to reap benefits of digital technology Made Smarter, the initiative helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution, has reached a major milestone having now funded more than 100 businesses.
Tempest fighter jet boss is new chair of Made Smarter pilot Made Smarter, an initiative to help SME manufactures adopt digital technologies, has appointed Glyn Jones of BAE Systems as the new chair of its North West pilot steering group.
SMEs tap into university talent for digital transformation British manufacturers are utilising digital talent to help put technology at the centre of their growth plans with the help of Made Smarter.
New online learning hub targets UK engineers and manufacturing Made Smarter and engineering skills organisation Enginuity have worked together to launch a platform delivering digital engineering skills in one place to Britain’s engineers and manufacturers.
A blueprint for growth through metal 3D printing Croft Additive Manufacturing (AM), a Warrington-based metal manufacturer, is unlocking future growth by innovating with cutting-edge 3D printing technology.
Traditional manufacturer redesigns factory with virtual reality A Radcliffe engineering firm is using virtual reality (VR) simulation to redesign its factory and processes to expand capability and target new growth.
Manufacturers use emerging technology to navigate Covid-19 SME manufacturers supported by Made Smarter are using emerging technologies to navigate the impact on business from the coronavirus pandemic.
Made Smarter: SMEs focus on data to boost growth Almost 75% of SME manufacturers supported by Made Smarter with digitalisation are putting data and systems integration at the heart of their productivity and growth plans.
Aerospace supplier reduces production process from 90 hours to 18 A Lancashire-based precision engineering company, which supplies to the LEAP aircraft engine, has reduced production time drastically by installing Industry 4.0 technologies.
Data heralds an opportunity to close the manufacturing gender gap Industry leaders Andrea Thompson (BAE Systems) and Andrea Hough (ATEC Engineering Solutions) say manufacturing SMEs can inspire a generation and close the gender gap, particularly through the Made Smarter programme.
Made Smarter to run digital strategy workshop for manufacturers SME manufacturers are being offered an immersive workshop to equip them with the tools they need to develop a digital strategy.
UK industry leaders given digital manufacturing skills training 10 leaders from SME manufacturers have become first to complete innovative Made Smarter Leadership Programme, delivered by Lancaster University Management School.
62 manufacturers given matched funding for digital technology 300 North West SME manufacturers have secured support in the first year of the Made Smarter programme, including specialised advice and £1.6 million of funding.
Cumbrian manufacturer expands into aerospace market A Cumbrian manufacturer’s plan to expand into the aerospace market has accelerated by two years thanks to a new digital initiative.
Manchester aerospace firm invests in latest digital twin technology A Manchester aerospace manufacturer has invested in digital twin technology to redesign its new factory and unlock production and capacity planning in the future.
Juergen Maier talks Industry 4.0 and Brexit on Sky News Juergen Maier, CEO of Siemens UK, gives his message on a responsible and sustainable 4th industrial revolution, the Government-backed Made Smarter initiative and Brexit in a Sky News interview.
6 principles for digitalisation in manufacturing Government, industry and trade unions have collaborated to launch a set of ‘guiding principles for digitalisation’ to help UK industrial companies utilise Industry 4.0 technologies.
Dassault Systèmes becomes member of the AMRC Dassault Systèmes has become Tier 1 member of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield.
What is 'Made Smarter'? Here's an overview of the initiative This video explains Made Smarter, a partnership between Government and business to boost the application of digital technologies in manufacturing.
Smart manufacturing programme launched in North West North West manufacturers are the first in the country to embark on a trailblazing leadership programme designed to equip them with the vision and the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing.
R&D competition set to boost UK manufacturing productivity The Government has launched a £30 million R&D competition for projects aiming to radically boost the productivity and agility of UK manufacturing.
