Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0
Greater Manchester has a deep-rooted history of discovery, invention and an unrelenting curiosity that saw it at the helm of the Industrial Revolution.
The combination of world-class research institutes, leading minds and investment across diverse industries such as advanced materials, recycling, nuclear, food and drink, aerospace, energy, and healthcare have built a collaborative ecosystem that continues to grow and diversify.
In the modern-day you’ll see these core strengths continuing to power its status as a leading UK city of innovation and as we step into a rapidly transforming world of technology, our report explores the Greater Manchester organisations and academia that are on the frontline of discovery; and the market opportunities in the industry that could define the future of manufacturing and beyond.
Advanced Manufacturing showed significant growth last year, with a record number of exciting projects – companies investing here for the first time and existing businesses expanding - creating high-quality roles in Greater Manchester as a result of foreign direct investment. Thanks to the collaborative approach across the city-region from ambitious experts at our world-leading programmes, our position at the heart of the UK’s largest manufacturing and advanced engineering cluster is growing stronger. Investment at government level will only help fuel this further.
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Our report showcases how our city-region is stepping into the future by drawing from its rich industrial heritage, a community spirit and a plethora of world-class expertise.
Manchester: Creating a Vibrant 4th Industrial Revolution
Rachel Eyre
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7 minute read
MIDAS Meets...Yasmin Sidat Senior Product Lead at Auto Trader UK
Autotrader is the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace, peaking 80 million users monthly. The company aims to drive further efficiencies in the market, by continually evolving the…
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MIDAS meets...Prof Fiona Thistlethwaite, Oncology Consultant at The Christie & Director, iMATCH
Please can you describe your various roles within Greater Manchester’s Cancer Research eco-system? My main role is as a Principal Investigator within the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team…
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MIDAS Meets...Nicola McCormick, Chief Operating Officer at Pro Manchester
Established over 35 years ago, Pro-Manchester has created a thriving community of businesses and professionals within Greater Manchester. Focusing on connecting and collaborating, the organisation has…
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4 minutes
GEIC Signs NERD as Tier 1 Partner for Sustainable Construction Tech to Accelerate Innovation
The University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) has signed a Tier 1 agreement with Nationwide Engineering Research & Development (NERD). The agreement will…
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5 minutes
MIDAS celebrates growth in Greater Manchester's key sectors
MIDAS celebrates growth in Greater Manchester’s key sectors Over 2,960 jobs created by MIDAS in 2022 New HQ projects make Greater Manchester a hub for excellence A focus on R&D…
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Landmark Agreement to Boost Innovation and R&D in City Region
A landmark agreement has been struck to boost innovation and R&D in Greater Manchester, with a vision for a £3.8bn economic benefit and more than 100,000 jobs across the city region. The…