Industry chief calls for 15% GDP target for manufacturing
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, digital transformation and AI were topics which permeated through many discussions at this week's Make UK National Manufacturing Conference in London. Politicians, academics, industry specialists and technology experts gathered together to assess and discuss the landscape of the sector and what the future may hold. In his opening keynote, as well as calling for a 15% GDP target for manufacturing, Make UK CEO Stephen Phipson also pushed for a review of defence policy and procurement, and covered issues relating to skills, infrastructure spending and net zero. Full story below. ??
In other news this week, we look at 西门子 ' latest report into machine building which has highlighted the opportunities that digital transformation presents as well as some of the current barriers to entry. In addition, 5G is a technology that will likely revolutionise the factory floor of tomorrow. We take a closer look at the changing requirements being placed on factory operations and how this emerging technology can help. Full story below. ??
Joe Bush, Editor at The Manufacturer.
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