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UK Government supports AI approaches to manufacturing sustainability

The UK government released its AI strategy on 22nd September 2021. We’ve looked at the report and broken down how this will affect the manufacturing industry going forward. We outline some key areas such as skills shortages, addressing net-zero challenges, and new product development as well as the next steps manufacturers can take.

Digitalising your business processes to be more sustainable

Digitalising your business processes might help you run a more sustainable, environmentally friendly manufacturing operation. Simply digitising your records and reducing physical resource usage is an excellent place to begin. Taking it a step further and re-engineering the way you work to be smoother, more integrated, and less data entry dependent while digitalising can save you even more compute power (and therefore energy!).

Cloud Migration: important for a green future

Cloud providers like Microsoft are making their data centres greener and carbon neutral, whereas your in-house servers and associated resources are burning energy. As well as potentially lowering your compute costs, revitalising your IT infrastructure, reducing risk, the green advantages make a cloud move a must for any manufacturer with sights on a net zero goal.

Design, manufacture, and ship products more sustainably with AI

AI can help manufacturers design, make, and ship products more sustainably. From lowering waste through defect detection, to generative design to reduce prototype waste, to smart energy management and predictive maintenance, manufacturers can use AI to make a big impact.

Summer roundup

After a busy summer we’re taking some time to reflect on everything that’s gone on. From award nominations to webinars and events we’ve compiled a brief list of some of the things we’ve been involved in this summer.

EIT Manufacturing - all you need to know

EIT Manufacturing is a consortium of over 60 leaders in the manufacturing industry from business, education, and research. We’ve just joined the organisation as one of their Scaleups so I’ve put together a quick explanation of who they are and what they do.

What does NatWest's Future Fit report say about digital transformation for manufacturers

The latest Future Fit report focuses on “trailblazers” and what makes them different to other organisations. It covers the importance of innovation and of current developments in the industry such as digital transformation.

Can AI get you sued? How AI impacts IP

• Steph Locke
• Offerings

AI and intellectual property is a minefield. The UK Intellectual Property Office recently completed a public consultation to inform their policy and here I bring you thoughts and highlights.

What Data Integration Maturity Level Are You? - No-Code Serverless or Code-First

• Steph Locke
• Tech stacks

Data integration capabilities are a key part of your ability to make data-driven decisions. Depending on where your business it at, using no-code tools or code-first tools will be right for you.

Software-as-a-Service to help you digitise

• Ruth Kearney
• Offerings

Software as a Service or SaaS, as it’s more commonly known, makes digital easy. Find out how it can help to streamline your processes and run a more efficient business.