How manufacturing firms can use R&D incentives to offset rising energy costs
As businesses face the highest industrial energy costs for decades due to global inflation, we explore how manufacturers can reduce energy consumption by fully utilising R&D incentives such as the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit scheme to improve Return on Investment (ROI). Why is energy consumption becoming a major concern for manufacturing businesses? UK […]
Nissan and Renault to Open R&D Venture
A new joint venture has been established by Nissan and Renault in Shanghai, China, to develop autonomous, connected and electric vehicles. The Alliance Automotive Research and Development will be referred to as Alliance Innovation Lab Shanghai (AIL-SH), with the two companies each holding 50%. “China is not only the world’s largest auto market but is […]
Companies to Attract 20,000 R&D Workers
A new report by Bidwells announced that Science and technology (S&T) companies are looking to attract 20,000 new R&D workers by 2023. Cambridge and Oxford will need around 40 football pitches worth of new lab space to accommodate the next five years of growth. Analysis based on Bidwells’ market data and interviews with 50 leading S&T […]
R&D Division Opened in York by Irish Manufacturer
A new R&D Division has been opened in York by a Republic of Ireland-based temperature and pressure instrumentation manufacturer that aims to expand its operation to mainland UK. Eurolec Instrumentation opened its new research and development department at the Science Park in York. “We’re delighted to announce the opening of our York office. The new […]
The Catapults Programme Drives Businesses to Success
The UK’s revolutionary Catapults programme has been a complete success and a new publication will be explaining Innovate UK’s funding opportunities. In August, the Catapults benefited from an additional £780 million funding to help innovative businesses create future technologies on top of the initial £180 million for the North East by the Prime Minister for […]
GAMA Healthcare Reveals Plans to Expand
GAMA Healthcare Ltd., a world leader in the manufacture and development of infection prevention products for the healthcare sector, progresses with plans to build a 2-story state-of-the-art research and development facility in the Greetland area of Halifax, in North Dean Business Park, on Stainland Road. The proposed development, spread across 11,765 sq ft, is projected […]
Materials Discovery Center Has Been Opened by Metalysis
A Materials Discovery Centre has been opened by Metalysis at the Advanced Manufacturing Park. The company has spent £10 million in expanding across a new R&D facility, the Materials Discovery Centre, which is located at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham and the technological expansion at Materials Production Centre in Wath-upon-Dearne in South Yorkshire. The […]
10 Reasons Why Engineers Make The World A Better Place To Live In
10 Reasons Why Engineers Make The World A Better Place To Live In : Engineering is something which is essential to a country running smoothly, being economically stable and improving not only itself but also the planet. Sadly, there are many aspects of engineering that people donât know or overlook. Recently researchers and engineers have […]
Top 15 Pharmaceuticals Companies Remain Positive Despite Slow Growth
Statistics released this week have revealed that the worldâs top 15 multinational pharmaceuticals companies are struggling to remain profitable. News has hit the multibillion pound industry hard and the race is on to find study ground. The pharmaceuticals industry has amongst the highest profit margins of any industry and rakes in billions of pounds globally. […]
Oxford Genetics to be World-leading in DNA Following Major Investment
DNA design specialist and pioneer of genetic technologies, Oxford Genetics is to receive a further boost from investment group, Mercia Technologies. The Midlands investor has partnered with a variety of companies from a whole range of engineering sectors. It is increasing its stake in Oxford Genetics to 36% with a £2m investment spread across eight […]
Dyson Streaks Ahead in Battery Storage Sector
World-leading vacuum cleaner manufacturer, Dyson has ambitions to diversify its product range and has announced plans to conduct further pioneering research and development into battery technology. The home-grown, multibillion pound UK company, approaching its 25th anniversary, has already invested over £100m over the past five years researching batteries and their potential in the future. Max […]
ChargePoint Technology Gets Supercharged with International Growth
Biotech expert, ChargePoint Technology has reported a huge drive in international sales following strategic export and major innovation drives over the last few years. The news comes ahead of a £1m move to new manufacturing facilities in June. The ChargePoint valve has been around since 1997 but it wasnât until 2009 that the eponymous company […]
Artificial Fingertip Delivers Real “Feeling”
An artificial fingertip surgically connected to nerve endings in an amputeeâs arm is the first to deliver real touch sensation. Previous attempts to reconnect nerves and bionics after amputation had failed to simulate sensory stimulation in real-time. The pioneering research and technology was developed by Ecole Polytechnhique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in partnership with BioRobotics […]
R&D Credited as Automotive Sector’s Route to Success
Putting money into R&D really pays off – at least thatâs the shared vision of the worldâs leaders in the automotive sector. Following the release of some of the biggest car manufacturersâ R&D spend figures, the automotive sector has cemented its position at the forefront of innovation. The importance of research and development (R&D) is […]
