Chaired by Siemens UK CEO Juergen Maier, the publication of the ‘Industrial Digitalisation Review’ unveils industry proposals to boost the UK’s manufacturing sector
The review outlines proposals to boost the economy using advanced digital technologies including robotics, 3D printing, augmented and virtual reality as well as artificial intelligence.
The Government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper, launched in January 2017 identified industrial digitalisation as one of five potential early sector deals, and the review kick started work with stakeholders to identify opportunities for how government and industry can work together.
The review brings together input and recommendations from over 200 stakeholders, including companies such as Rolls Royce, GKN, IBM, and Accenture. The review took substantive input from SME’s such as Yamazaki Mazak and Vertizan as well as academic institutions including the University of Newcastle and the University of Cambridge. R&D centres of excellence, the Digital Catapult and High Value Manufacturing Catapult also co-designed the proposals.
Mr Maier said: “The business and academic community has set out a vision for much greater ambition needed for Britain to be a world leader in the fourth industrial revolution. Industry is committed to working in partnership with government, and this combined package of measures will boost UK growth and productivity in manufacturing and provide more exports and increased earning potential, which our economy desperately needs.
“Our ‘Made Smarter’ proposals will help business understand, deploy and create the latest digital technologies, helping to secure more homegrown R&D and the creation of new industries and highly skilled well paid jobs. The proposals build on the UK’s natural technology strengths, whilst setting out a framework to encourage entrepreneurs to develop new technologies that help manufacturers.
“I look forward to working with government to consider the recommendations, including those that can be taken forward as part of an ambitious sector deal.”
The Made Smarter Review Report can be viewed here Industrial Digitisation www.industrialdigitalisation.org.uk
Siemens UK www.siemens.co.uk