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CBM Organises 'Revival' Conference
01 Jan 2004
The UK metal forming industry is determined to show that it can survive, prosper and solve its own problems. The Confederation of British Metal forming (CBM) will hold an annual, one day conference 'Manufacturing A Revival' on 25 March to inspire and enthuse its members and guests to take positive steps towards a prosperous future.
Innovation Report Sets Out What We Need To Do To Secure Future
01 Jan 2004
The Innovation Report 'Competing in the Global Economy: the Innovation Challenge', was published by the DTI last month, following a review of innovation policy. The aim of the Report is for the UK to be the leading major country in Europe in terms of business research and development and patenting within a decade.
Largest Wings Epitomise UK Manufacturing Success
01 Jan 2004
2003 was a landmark year for Airbus. It succeeded in delivering more commercial jets than Boeing, its sole remaining competitor, for the first time. Airbus is now pinning its hopes and plans for the future on the A380, the largest passenger aircraft in the world. The A380's wing design and manufacture define the cutting edge of British-led technological and manufacturing achievement.
Lean Applies Not Just to the Factory
01 Jan 2004
According to research undertaken by the Manufacturing Advisory Service, over 90% of all manufacturing improvement programmes focus only on operational areas.
GTMA Seminar To Discuss Knowledge Based Engineering
01 Jan 2004
On 4th March, 2004 the GTMA, Corus Automotive, Dzus Fasteners, Brunel University and Tanet are holding a seminar discussing how the application of Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) will affect manufacturing in the UK and examining the results of the recent DTI-funded TEDI (Tooling and Experiential Design Initiative) scoping study into the current and future condition of UK toolmaking.
