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11th February 2020
North West manufacturers offered free access to industry experts to design and develop digital strategy
Made Smarter running an intimate, interactive clinic for SME makers at Macdonald Manchester Hotel on February 25.
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4th February 2020
Apprentices are key to growth plans for Greater Manchester’s manufacturing sector
Apprentices are a key part of the growth plans for Greater Manchester’s manufacturing sector businesses, according to a new survey and white paper released during National Apprenticeship Week (February 3rd-7th).
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23rd January 2020
Regional manufacturing ‘performance gap’ widening
Despite remaining above the UK average for both output and orders, manufacturing in the North West fell further behind London and the South East during 2019.
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13th January 2020
£5,000 Innovation Vouchers
Get the funding you need to access expert support to help your business innovate, develop and grow.
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13th January 2020
Key points from the new government manifesto
With Prime Minister Boris Johnson securing a comfortable majority in the General Election and Brexit very likely to go ahead on 31 January, policymakers will turn to new priorities in 2020.
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9th January 2020
Green light for Lancashire advanced manufacturing facility
A new £20 million state-of-the-art manufacturing research facility has been given the go ahead in Lancashire to enhance the region’s manufacturing base and work with local supply chains.
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6th January 2020
Made Smarter leadership programme readies for next intake
The second cohort of the Made Smarter Leadership Programme, designed for business leaders looking to adopt new digital technologies, will start at the end of January 2020.
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6th January 2020
Innovators showcase graphene-enhanced products
A two-day event at the University of Manchester in December showcased the practical applications of 2D ‘wonder material’ graphene on products ranging from running shoes to printed electronics.
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19th December 2019
Cost-focused procurement is blocking innovation
Six in ten companies say their suppliers are important for driving innovation but basing supplier relationships on price alone is holding back progress according to a new survey.
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10th December 2019
R&D spending up nationally, but down in the North West
Business spending on research and development (R&D) is increasing nationwide, especially in pharmaceuticals, automotive and aerospace, but firms in the North West are continuing to miss out.
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