Shaping a balanced manufacturing landscape: The Changing Perceptions conference...
The Manufacturer
Manufacturing news, articles & research, updated daily. Organiser of elite events for manufacturing thought leaders.
Hi Reader,
📆 In a week's time (Tues 31 Oct), the Women in Manufacturing: Changing Perceptions conference takes place at the MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry.
I had the privilege of conversing with two influential figures in the industry: Dr Megan Ronayne , Head of Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies at Innovate UK Business Connect , and Kate Willsher , Chief Operations Officer at IfM Engage (the knowledge-transfer arm of the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge ). Both of these exceptional women have played a pivotal role in shaping my own career aspirations, and they are the driving forces behind the upcoming conference. Read the full article below...👇
Lanna Deamer , Reporter at The Manufacturer.
LATEST NEWS
Food and drink manufacturers cut prices in sign of slowing UK food inflation
Prices charged by UK food and drink manufacturers fell at the fastest rate in more than three years in September, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker. In September, the food and drink manufacturing sector posted a reading of 48.8 on the Tracker’s measure of output charges, down from 50.5 in August and the lowest reading since February 2020 (46.0), raising the prospect that food prices paid by consumers could fall...
Leonardo opens new research site in Newcastle creating 200 jobs
Leonardo has opened its 8th site in the UK, a high-technology science and engineering facility in the Newcastle Helix innovation cluster. Located in the state-of-the-art ‘Spark’ development, Leonardo Newcastle will focus on the research, development and prototyping of Leonardo’s next generation sensing, security and vertical lift products, many of which will incorporate emerging digital and data technologies...
Recommended by LinkedIn
LATEST ARTICLES
Women in Manufacturing: Changing perceptions
While women make up approximately half of the UK’s labour force, they only represent 26% of the manufacturing sector. Gender stereotypes and norms continue to segregate men and women into distinct roles and industries. This underrepresentation extends to leadership positions, influencing decision-making and organisational performance...
RS Group announces ambitious carbon reduction targets
RS Group plc , a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, has announced that four of its near-term climate reduction targets have received validation from the SBTi. The SBTi is a global body that drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organisations to set science-based emissions reduction targets...
Thank you for reading! This newsletter is sponsored by Manufacturing Leaders' Summit.
Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit is part of The Manufacturer Live, a series of award-winning events in Liverpool during November produced by The Manufacturer to champion the sector, promote innovation and recognise achievement. Click here for more information on The Manufacturer Live events.