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Is UK Manufacturing the Secret Sauce in Britain’s Economic Comeback?
Manufacturing stands as a formidable pillar of the UK economy, responsible for 24% of GDP and employing millions. This sector, vital for economic stability and growth, is at the cutting edge of…
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Smart Manufacturing 2024 report highlights technological evolution
Sarah Dana, Director of Enterprise Software Sales at Rockwell Automation, shares her insights on the standout findings for UK manufacturing.
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Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home
Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors.
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Global semiconductor manufacturing industry poised for 2024 recovery
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024, SEMI and TechInsights report.
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Electronics trends manufacturers should look out for in 2024
Britain’s manufacturers have begun the year with renewed optimism, and the market sector of electronics manufacturing is no different. A growing number of UK manufacturers feel they’re moving ahead of their continental counterparts and are maintaining a positive outlook for the year ahead.
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Robot Technologies Converge to Create Solutions for Material Handling
The International Association of Robotics points to AI, machine learning, cobots and humanoid robots as trend setters.
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Important Industry Updates in 2023
2023 draws to an end. As we finish off the year with holiday cheer and dazzling fireworks, let’s review all the important changes that came to the industry in 2023.
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Where Are the Innovators in Manufacturing Sustainability?
The industry needs more leadership from within to achieve its environmental goals, says the CEO of the U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing.
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Erik Hadland Joins Semiconductor Industry Association as Director of Technology Policy
Hadland joins SIA from the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, where he served as AAAS science and technology policy fellow and advisor to the director
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Digital literacy will help manufacturers unlock the power of data - The Manufacturer
Digital literacy and data engineers will be key to manufacturers unlocking the potential of data for their businesses, says AMRC’s Rab Scott.
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National semiconductor strategy
This strategy details our plans to build on the UK’s strengths in semiconductors to grow our sector, increase our resilience and protect our security.
www.gov.uk
Business Daily - Inside the Semiconductor Factory - BBC Sounds
Almost everything electronic is powered by chips. But what goes into making them?
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China drought causes Yangtze to dry up, sparking shortage of hydropower
Nationwide alert issued with south-west especially badly hit, as major companies forced to suspend work
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Without these chips, we are in big trouble - and Britain has no strategy
The Newport Wafer Fab found itself thrust into the limelight after Nexperia - a Netherlands-headquartered firm with Chinese ownership - agreed to take it over. But now the sale of Britain’s biggest semiconductor maker is being reviewed by the government on national security grounds.
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How Generative AI Can Be Used In Electronics Manufacturing
By tapping into the creative potential of generative AI, we can help assuage our national security and infrastructure concerns while paving the way for innovative solutions across a range of industries.
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US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some tech exports
The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain.
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Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 - the art of cutting carbon
With the ‘de-printer’ specially coated sheets of paper can be used 10 times over.
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Electronics are set to get even more expensive as chip giants hike their prices
Products that rely on semiconductors are set to get even more expensive as chip foundries prepare to increase their prices, according to analysts.
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‘Companies are beginning to panic’: Experts say China’s lockdowns will make inflation and the supply chain nightmare even worse
Experts say China’s lockdowns will lead to a supply chain crunch on the west coast of the U.S. in the coming weeks, adding to four-decade high inflation.
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What are the 5 key benefits of ISO 27001? -
ISO 27001 helps you keep your digital information assets secure and minimise the likelihood of a breach. Read for more benefits of the ISO 27001
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A normal supply chain? It’s ‘unlikely’ in 2022.
For those who keep tabs on the global supply chain, the very concept of a return to normalcy has given way to a begrudging acceptance that a new normal may be unfolding.
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Brexit changes will add to soaring costs in 2022, warn UK manufacturers
Make UK says two-thirds of companies fear customs delays and red tape from new rules will further hamper supply chains
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PS5 stock woes could last until 2024, as Intel warns of further chip shortages
Don’t turn off those PS5 restock alerts just yet
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Shanghai’s ‘grim’ Covid outbreak threatens more global supply chain disruption
Lockdowns imposed over China’s worst Covid outbreak has hit manufacturing and may lead to delays and higher prices
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Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain Too
Extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories. It’s expected to get worse.
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Ukraine conflict: Further disruptions in supply chain resulting in gas & oil price surges.
Russia says Europe will have to pay more for its gas.
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What is Industry 4.0 - A Super Easy Explanation
Get information on - What is Industry 4.0? Here’s a Super Easy Explanation for Anyone , follow Kovair Blog for letest information and updates on software development and information technology.
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Intel CEO: Chip shortages will extend to 2023
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says the global chip shortages that have stalled some electronics manufacturing will continue into 2023, even as chip makers rush to increase production.
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