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Manufacturers Advised To 'Get Lean' Before Increasing Prices
01 Jul 2006
With overheads, raw materials and energy prices at a record high, now is the time for manufacturers to take advantage of the subsidised support available to help them become leaner and secure a profitable future. Knowledge-based manufacturing is the only way forward as manufacturers increasingly struggle to compete on price against overseas competitors who are operating in low wage economies, says Arthur Richardson, director, South West MAS.
Technology 2020 - The Future of the UK Aerospace Industry
01 Jul 2006
Ground breaking research was officially unveiled at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2006) on 17th July 2006. It reviews industry trends and issues and their implication for technology, business development and investment. While the short-term situation is buoyant, the report suggests that steps need to be taken to try to stimulate the SME market, where the innovation spark is at its most intense, if the UK aerospace and defence (A&D) industry is to continue to be a key player on the global stage.
New Government Support Scheme Could Harm Export Performance
01 Jul 2006
In a recent survey, members of the Sponsors Alliance were unanimous that the current Support for Exhibitors and Seminars Abroad / Trade Access Promotion scheme could have a negative impact on the UK's export performance.
Grant Services Increase Engineering Investment Despite Erratic Delivery
01 Jul 2006
Grants affect the way companies invest. As much as 50% of mechanical engineering SME investment in areas such as R&D, training, IT and machinery would not take place without grants according to the Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) in a report on the industry's views and use of grants: 'Grants - Perception and Use of the UK Regime'.
Industry Needs to Engage with Rapid Manufacturing
01 Jul 2006
Renault F1 will be co-presenting a manufacturing management paper with world leading aerospace company Boeing Phantom Works, entitled, 'Immediate Industry Needs to Fully Engage the Rapid Manufacturing Revolution', at TCT 2006, the UK's largest Rapid Product Development and Manufacturing Exhibition and Conference, being held 19th-20th September 2006, at the Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire.
