Food and drink makers, with the support of Made Smarter, are using technology and digital skills to navigate the major challenges of coronavirus, Brexit, and climate change.
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Make UK collaborates with FloWide on innovative tracking system
Make UK has collaborated with Malvern-based technology start-up FloWide, on an innovative new tracking system for the CNC area of its Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham.
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Make UK leads the way with robotics and automation course
Make UK is one of the only training providers in the country to offer the EAL Level 3 course in robotics and automation, at its Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham – with the added incentive to employers of grants to cover 50% of the course’s cost.
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Digital technologies essential for UK mfg to power international competitiveness
British manufacturing companies have taken significant steps in adopting digital technologies, with some 80% confident that Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) will be a reality in their businesses by 2025. This is according to new research, ‘Bouncing Back Smarter: Innovation Monitor 2020’, published by Make UK – the manufacturers’ organisation and Infor.
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Scrappage scheme for old IT, plant and machinery equipment could boost UK manufacturing
Make UK highlights the case for Government to help manufacturing recover from COVID-19 by implementing a new scrappage scheme for old IT, plant and machinery equipment to incentivise cash-strapped firms to invest in automation and digitisation to boost output and exports.
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Furlough extension will help UK SMEs get through the next few months
The Government has announced the extension of its furlough scheme until the end of October to support the 47% of UK businesses who are using it to combat COVID-19.
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Budget must begin clear commitment to boost investment for digital future
The archaic system of business rates must be swept away and replaced with a modern tax system which acts as an incentive to invest rather than working against capital investment according to Britain’s manufacturers.
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Relayr and Make UK a force for the future
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialist Relayr has entered into a strategic partnership with Make UK, the Manufacturer's organisation. The partnership will focus on how the implementation of IIoT pay-per-use models can transform the UK manufacturing industry, future-proofing businesses and empowering them to embrace Industry 4.0.
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