Competition challenges students and researchers to communicate impact ideas in three minutes
Monday 25 September 2023IfM PhD student Ali Niazi was one of a number of science enthusiasts gathered at the Department of Engineering this summer to pitch their innovative ideas to an audience, including a panel of judges, in just three minutes.
Women in Manufacturing: Changing Perceptions
Wednesday 13 September 2023Led by IfM and Innovate UK's Made Smarter Innovation programme, the Women in Manufacturing initiative's Changing Perceptions conference aims to improve gender representation in the manufacturing sector.
Semiconductor study results to be disseminated across UK
Wednesday 6 September 2023Emerging findings from a government commissioned UK semiconductor study will be shared by IfM Engage consortium in six locations around the UK.
£1 million EPSRC funding paves the way for advanced carbon nanotube processing
Monday 4 September 2023A grant of £1 million has been awarded to a team of researchers, including the IfM's NanoManufacturing group, to propel the advancement of carbon nanotube processing.
New report from IfM's Decision-Making for Emerging Technologies Group explores the integration of social and digital decision-making processes
Thursday 27 July 2023A new report from DM-ET explores the integration of human and digital decision-making processes.
How to introduce quantum computing without slowing economic growth
Monday 24 July 2023Following on from an article featured in Nature, we speak to IfM's Professor Chander Velu about the potential impact of quantum computing on growth and productivity.
IfM welcomes global delegates for EINST4INE summer school on digital transformation
Sunday 23 July 2023The IfM has hosted the EINST4INE summer school, bringing together leading academics, young scholars and industry professionals for a week-long event focused on digital innovation.
IfM postdoc awarded Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship
Thursday 20 July 2023Lefan Wang, from the IfM's Computer Aided Manufacturing Group has been awarded a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship for her research project on foot biomechanics.
Open Innovation Forum food sector competition held in the Netherlands
Wednesday 12 July 2023The Open Innovation Forum met in Wageningen in early July and heard pitches from innovative companies seeking to change the food, drinks and FMCG sectors for the better.
Can food companies measure sustainability better?
Tuesday 11 July 2023In a recent Harvard Business Review article, IfM researchers explain how food companies can better measure their sustainabiity.
IfM PhD student awarded IET Postgraduate Scholarship and RAEng Enterprise Fellowship
Wednesday 28 June 2023Douglas Brion from the Computer-Aided Manufacturing Group has been awarded two prestigious awards for his PhD research and startup, Matta.
International Women in Engineering Day at the IfM
Thursday 22 June 2023In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, 23 June, we present some of the inspiring women who work at the IfM.
Women in Manufacturing events create a buzz at Manufacturing and Engineering Week
Friday 16 June 2023A series of Women in Manufacturing events, led by IfM Engage, attracted much attention at M and E Week in Birmingham earlier this month.
IfM Knowledge Partners at UK's largest manufacturing event
Tuesday 13 June 2023The IfM were on hand at M and E Week 2023 to provide expertise on the latest research and insights into digital and sustainability challenges.
MET Design Show 2023
Monday 12 June 2023This year’s MET Design Show on 7th June saw an impressive array of creative student inventions on display.
IfM Review Issue 14: All in Manufacturing Now
Monday 5 June 2023Issue 14 of the IfM Review is now available both in print and online.
First-year PhD students share their research
Friday 26 May 2023The annual first-year PhD conference took place this week at the IfM, where our newest researchers presented their research to their peers.
Funding success: Manufacturing in the metaverse
Thursday 25 May 2023An IfM project to explore the application and potential benefits of a metaverse in manufacturing has received funding from InterAct.
IfM Roadmapping for Mental Health
Friday 12 May 2023Experts from the IfM have contributed to a new paper in The Lancet Psychiatry which sets out concrete solutions to prevent premature mortality from mental illness and distress.
IfM Engage consortium commissioned by UK government to help boost semiconductor sector
Friday 28 April 2023IfM Engage consortium has been commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) to undertake a study into infrastructure to grow the UK semiconductor industry.
Innovation management methods identify how to address root causes of depression in young people
Sunday 23 April 2023IfM practitioners have contributed to the report Changing Minds, Changing Lives which proposes innovative, evidence-based approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat depression in young people.
IfM's Supply Chain AI Lab at AI UK 2023
Friday 21 April 2023The Supply Chain AI Lab (SCAIL) recently participated at AI UK 2023 in London with a demo of an innovative supply system which aims to significantly lower emissions from delivery vehicles.
New study for the Government Office for Science explores opportunities for UK modern industrial biotech
Tuesday 28 March 2023A new study commissioned by the Government Office for Science (GOS) to map and characterise the UK non-human health life science sector, has been published by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy.
UK Innovation Report 2023 published by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy
Friday 24 March 2023A new report highlights key trends across UK industry, explores the country's productivity and global industrial performance, and asks whether enough is being invested in R&D.
Cambridge Festival competition winners announced
Friday 24 March 2023We received many imaginative entries to our competition during the Cambridge Festival at the IfM and the winners have now been announced.
Manufacturing fun at the Cambridge Festival
Wednesday 22 March 2023On Saturday 18th March, the IfM hosted its most well-attended Cambridge Festival event since Covid-19 and attracted at least 500 visitors of all ages to come learn about and play with engineering.
IfM ‘Brain in a Box’ to feature at the Cambridge Festival
Thursday 16 March 2023On Saturday 18th March, the IfM opens its doors for the 2023 Cambridge Festival. Among this year’s activities is a demonstration of research from the Fluids in Advanced Manufacturing (FIAM) group, featuring a jelly brain in a box!
From the Factory Floor to Davos
Friday 17 February 2023Three PhD students from the IfM Elisa Roth, Mirko Moencks, Jessica Horn along with their supervisor Thomas Bohné (Head of the Cyber-Human Lab at IfM) successfully facilitated a public live session at the recent World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos.
Women in Manufacturing initiative launched
Thursday 9 February 2023To encourage more diversity and inclusivity in the sector, a network of academics, practitioners, and professionals working in the field of manufacturing have come together to establish the Women in Manufacturing initiative.
IfM’s sustainability card game inspires Berry Global’s to save 100 Million KWh per year
Thursday 19 January 2023The card game, developed by the Centre for Industrial Sustainability, helped the company’s leaders to drive a global program that is saving over 100,000,000 KWh every year.
The Worshipful Company of Engineers’ visit to the Department of Engineering
Monday 9 January 2023The Worshipful Company of Engineers' recently paid a visit to the Department of Engineering including the IfM.
IfM Postdoctoral awards 2022
Monday 19 December 2022The IfM Postdoctoral awards were established in 2019 in recognition of the vital role postdocs play in driving research and innovation, delivering teaching, and contributing to the academic community.
Improving indoor air quality with TwinAir
Monday 12 December 2022The IfM will contribute to a new project to improve indoor air quality and health,
developing virtual sensors and combining physical models, 3D building models, and hardware sensor data to estimate pollutants.
Entrepreneurs pitch solutions for OI Forum’s annual food sector competition
Monday 5 December 2022Entrepreneurs from around the world took part in the 11th Open Innovation (OI) Forum’s annual Food, Drink and FMCG competition to pitch solutions to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
New films highlight extraordinary impact of partnership between IfM and local hospitals during COVID-19
Thursday 24 November 2022A new series of films tell the story of how the IfM, Cambridge University Hospitals and Royal Papworth Hospital collaborated during the COVID-19 crisis – and how they built a foundation for the future.
IfM at Digital Manufacturing Week 2022
Tuesday 22 November 2022Masterclasses, thought leadership and live demonstrations were all part of an extensive IfM contribution to the flagship Digital Manufacturing Week event.
Quantum technology in the UK: New white paper examines challenges for commercialisation
Wednesday 16 November 2022The report finds that the UK is well placed to translate leading research on quantum science and engineering into increased productivity, and offers recommendations for driving adoption and economic growth.
Putting the user at the centre: the future of digital health apps
Thursday 1 September 2022Eighty per cent of mobile health apps fail to deliver their intended impact. Second year IfM PhD student Devmalya Sarkar tells us why he wants to help firms change this.
Algorithm helps to correct 3D printing errors
Friday 29 July 2022Dr. Sebastian Pattinson and Douglas Brion of the IfM’s Complex Additive Materials Group have developed a machine learning algorithm that can detect and correct a wide variety of different errors in real time.
Latest IfM Review out now
Thursday 9 June 2022Issue 13 of the IfM Review is now available. This edition explains just how much the IfM approach applies to healthcare, as well as including all the latest exciting work from across the institute, spanning our technology, management and policy activities.
IfM students and staff awarded ‘Covid Stars’ for efforts during pandemic
Wednesday 25 May 2022In recognition of working with Addenbrooke’s and Papworth hospitals during the pandemic, Cambridge University Hospitals have awarded 31 ‘Covid stars’ to IfM staff and students.
IfM embarks on new collaboration to revolutionize multi-tier supply chain risk sensing
Friday 22 April 2022The IfM is collaborating with technology company Enspan, AML Sheffield and Manufacturing Technology Centre and industry partners to help UK manufacturers address the challenges of supply chain risk prediction.
New report explores the benefits of digital twins in the satellite industry
Tuesday 8 March 2022Dr Veronica Martinez and Nicolai Huss map out the benefits of digital twin-based satellite services as well as the barriers that need to be overcome in a new executive briefing.
IfM Postdoctoral Awards 2021
Friday 28 January 2022We would like to congratulate our 2021 IfM Postdoctoral Award winners for their excellent contributions to research, teaching and academic citizenship.
World Economic Forum paper provides strategies to unlock business model innovation through advanced manufacturing
Wednesday 26 January 2022Dr Jagjit Singh Srai - along with members of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains - has published a new paper looking at business model innovation opportunities for manufacturing companies.
Cyber-Human-Lab and World Economic Forum paper outlines opportunities for human-centric transformation of manufacturing
Tuesday 18 January 2022A White Paper authored by members of the IfM’s Cyber-Human Lab team on how the fourth industrial revolution is transforming the relationship between technology and human beings has been published by the World Economic Forum.
OI Forum’s annual competition for food sector showcases innovative solutions to support SDGs
Wednesday 15 December 2021Entrepreneurs from around the world took part in the 10th Open Innovation (OI) Forum’s annual Food, Drink and FMCG competition to pitch solutions to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
IfM makes an impact at Digital Manufacturing Week
Tuesday 16 November 2021As official knowledge partner for Digital Manufacturing Week 2021, the IfM delivered a packed schedule of masterclasses, keynotes and live demonstrations – all designed to help delegates unpick the key business challenges of today.
IfM report highlights need for stronger IP strategy capabilities for SMEs
Monday 15 November 2021A report prepared by the IfM and published by the European Commission looks at the extent to which Intellectual Property (IP) facilitates or hinders Open Innovation, particularly in relation to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
IfM researchers recognised in 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Research Impact and Engagement Awards
Friday 8 October 2021The IfM’s Jag Srai and Duncan McFarlane have been recognised in the 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Impact and Engagement.
IfM innovation methods enable new approaches to address depression in young people
Tuesday 28 September 2021A new report forms part of a wider project by the IfM’s Centre for Technology Management to explore how innovation methods used by industry can be applied to complex healthcare applications.
IfM works with Domino Printing to improve performance in continuous inkjet printers
Friday 24 September 2021The IfM has worked with global printing company Domino to help optimise ink designs for different production environments.
IfM plugs into new Made Smarter investments in smart manufacturing
Tuesday 27 July 2021The institute is working across projects in connected factories and healthcare innovation, partnering with government, industry, catapults and academia.
‘Exemplary educator’ Alan Thorne wins Pilkington Prize
Wednesday 30 June 2021The prize recognises Alan’s outstanding contribution to the IfM’s flagship educational ‘Robot Lab’, which has become one of the defining features of the Manufacturing Engineering Tripos (MET).
IfM partners on new hub to drive healthcare innovation across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Wednesday 23 June 2021The institute is part of a winning bid led by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust to host one of four new UK hubs supporting the adoption of innovations in healthcare.
IfM students Tse Uweja and Charlie Barty-King among 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award winners
Tuesday 1 June 2021Their achievements and commitment to positive social change impressed a panel of judges consisting of four stakeholders representing the community, the University of Cambridge and organisations dedicated to supporting student social action.
25 Years of DIAL
Friday 30 April 2021DIAL started out as the Manufacturing Automation & Control Systems Group (MACSG) in late 1995 with three people...
IfM awarded for COVID-19 response at Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards
Friday 16 April 2021The institute’s work on hospital logistics, PPE delivery and the development of a ventilator sharing device was recognised.
New study to help inform the development of innovation hubs
Wednesday 10 February 2021Innovate UK have commissioned a study, conducted by the Centre for Science, Technology & Innovation Policy and the Policy Links Unit, to inform the development of innovation hubs, a new support mechanism within the Manufacturing Made Smarter initiative.
IfM joins innovative 5G trial at Port of Felixstowe
Tuesday 19 January 2021The project is supported by the UK government and will test how 5G and the Industrial Internet of Things can enhance productivity, efficiency and safety at the port.
IfM Postdoctoral Awards 2020
Monday 11 January 2021The IfM Postdoctoral Awards recognise the excellent contributions of postdocs to research, teaching and academic citizenship.
Record number of pitches at OI Forum’s annual competition for food sector innovation
Thursday 3 December 2020An innovative new technology to make bioplastics and other sustainable plant-based materials and a method to industrialise photosynthesis to expand the world’s food supply were the winning ideas at the Open Innovation (OI) Forum’s annual Food, Drink and FMCG pitching competition.
IfM team set up logistics for Cambridge student COVID-19 testing
Wednesday 18 November 2020This term, the University has embarked on the weekly COVID-19 testing of all Cambridge students living in college accommodation. A group of IfM staff, students and alumni are handling the job.
IfM launches project to accelerate healthcare innovation
Tuesday 22 September 2020The initial case study will explore an integrated approach to innovation for the identification, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression in young people.
IfM adds expertise to new initiative to improve UK productivity
Wednesday 2 September 2020The institute will contribute to the University of Cambridge’s role in the Productivity Institute, the largest economic and social research investment ever in the UK.
IfM receives prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering award for COVID-19 work
Monday 17 August 2020We are proud to announce that the IfM has received a President’s Special Award for Pandemic Service for our work in combating the coronavirus.
IfM researchers make strides in local manufacturing of PPE in Malawi
Sunday 16 August 2020The team has been developing digital fabrication capabilities to support the production of face masks and face shields needed to address the COVID-19 outbreak.
Resilience and Sustainable Development Programme (RSDP) leads bootcamp for youth leaders for Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020
Thursday 13 August 2020The event focused on how to apply socio-economic systems thinking to address the systematic geopolitical challenges related to safely repatriating Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh.
IfM awarded Green Impact Platinum Award
Tuesday 4 August 2020We are proud to announce that the IfM has been awarded a Green Impact Platinum Award from the University’s environmental accreditation scheme.
New ventilator sharing device being tested by Institute for Manufacturing engineers and Royal Papworth anaesthetists
Wednesday 22 July 2020The new device, which is being developed in collaboration with Cambridge Design Partnership, improves upon and addresses concerns about previous ‘ventilator splitter’ designs, allowing one ventilator to be used by two patients more safely.
£1.2 million awarded to establish Policy Evidence Unit for University Commercialisation and Innovation
Thursday 16 July 2020The new unit will help to drive a step change in universities’ contributions to delivering increased R&D and innovation in the UK.
Innovate UK commissions advanced manufacturing study from CIIP
Tuesday 14 July 2020Innovate UK has commissioned the Policy Links Unit to conduct a study to better understand challenges and opportunities for international research and innovation (R&I) collaboration in the advanced manufacturing and materials sector.
Funding awarded for nanomanufacturing research to support a faster transition to electric vehicles
Thursday 25 June 2020Dr Michael De Volder, who leads the IfM's Nanomanufacturing group, has been awarded funding of two million euros from the European Research Council to manufacture Li-Ion batteries with enhanced energy and power density for use in electric vehicles.
IfM's business diagnostic workshop and mentoring helps digital start-up in Jordan
Tuesday 16 June 2020Abjjad, an Arabic social network for readers, authors, and bloggers in the Middle East, completed an intensive business diagnostic workshop with the IfM to analyse their priorities and strategies and be mentored to automate their core operations.
IfM students receive Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award for COVID-19 work
Friday 29 May 2020Jack Levy, Fathima Nisha Begum Samad and David Cordova, MPhil students in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management, received a Vice- Chancellor’s Social Impact Award for their efforts in supporting Addenbrooke’s Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IfM’s Innovation and Intellectual Property Management Lab challenges 2019 Trinity Bradfield Prize winners to think strategically about their IP
Wednesday 13 May 2020Using the IfM’s IP Strategy Roadmapping tool, Pratheeba Vimalnath and Graham Bell helped the winning organisations to think through their approach to their burgeoning intellectual property.
Students from IfM help to speed up vital COVID-19 testing
Friday 1 May 2020Two Wolfson College students from the Institute for Manufacturing are working with experts at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Baker Lab to help streamline testing for COVID-19.
IfM researchers to help develop digital fabrication in Malawi in rapid response to COVID-19
Wednesday 29 April 2020A new project including IfM researchers Lucia Corsini and Dr James Moultrie will develop digital fabrication capabilities in Malawi to support the production of urgently needed face masks and face shields.
Applications open for WE Lead Food Programme 2020
Wednesday 22 April 2020WE Lead Food, a programme for women driving change and sustainability in the food sector, is looking for participants for the 2020 programme, beginning in October in Cambridge.
Dr Sebastian Pattison receives funding to develop bespoke 3D printed support braces
Tuesday 14 April 2020The Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard grant is awarded to early career researchers to help launch their research careers, providing up to £100,000 over two years.
Industrial modelling techniques help Addenbrooke’s Hospital manage COVID-19 care
Tuesday 7 April 2020IfM researchers are working to help the hospital model patient flow, examine the hospital's oxygen supply, and better understand staffing challenges.
Object-tracking technology used to coordinate PPE equipment
Thursday 2 April 2020IfM spin-out Redbite Solutions have provided their object-tracking technology, itemit, to co-ordinate donations of PPE equipment in fight against COVID-19. The technology is ensuring that only NHS-approved items are forwarded on to the NHS.
Open Innovation Forum moves online with focus on virtual innovation
Thursday 2 April 2020After its scheduled meeting was curtailed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the forum brought together over 50 participants from 20 member companies using virtual collaborative tools.
Manufacturing and COVID-19: ways your company could help
Tuesday 17 March 2020If you are an engineering or manufacturing company, read the ways you can get involved with tackling the COVID-19 outbreak.
TIGR2ESS programme shaping policy for agri-business in Punjab
Friday 13 March 2020Dr Jag Srai attended a meeting at Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, looking at state-level policy interventions to encourage the development of agri-tech and digital platform technologies for agri-business in Punjab.
Project advancing the use of low-carbon technologies updates discussed in Cambridge
Monday 9 March 2020IfM ECS recently hosted the ‘Advancing Communities towards low-Carbon Energy Smart Systems’, or ACCESS, project partners in Cambridge to discuss the latest developments of the pilot studies taking place in communities across Europe.
How Made Smarter is empowering women in manufacturing
Friday 6 March 2020Industry trailblazers Andrea Thompson (BAE Systems), Andrea Hough (ATEC Engineering Solutions) and Donna Edwards (Made Smarter) say manufacturing SMEs can inspire a generation and close the gender gap.
Digital transformation in the energy sector
Monday 17 February 2020Dr Diana Khripko recently spoke at E-World Energy and Water in Essen on digital transformation in the energy industry, highlighting IfM tools and approaches which can support organisation at different steps of the digital journey.
KOKUYO apply roadmapping to support technology venture concept design and strategy visualisation
Thursday 9 January 2020A recent pilot study, led by Dr Yuta Hirose in Japan as part of the IfM's STIM Consortium, saw a new application of roadmapping to support technology venture concept design and strategy visualisation.
How to hack food challenges
Thursday 9 January 2020IfM researchers are leading a pioneering project to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in the food sector. A series of 'MAKEathon' events is drawing on the hackathon model to address food industry challenges.
Exploring AI and Big Data for the food sector
Tuesday 7 January 2020A recent meeting of the Open Innovation Forum brought together companies from across the food sector to consider the potential impact of AI and Big Data. Watch the highlights in this short video.
IfM researchers create miniature winter landscape with lasers and inkjet printing
Thursday 12 December 2019Researchers from IfM Fluids in Advanced Manufacturing Group have created a miniature winter scene for this year's IfM Christmas Card. The scene has been created using lasers and inkjet printing and the trees are no bigger than 10mm high.
IfM graduate Ying Wan Loh wins IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year
Wednesday 11 December 2019Huge congratulations to Ying Wan Loh, a former IfM student, who has been recognised with this prestigious award by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
IfM Knowledge Partner at UK’s biggest manufacturing event
Tuesday 3 December 2019Sharing our content and perspectives from the largest manufacturing event in the UK calendar: an opening keynote from Tim Minshall, a series of IfM workshops, and engagement across the manufacturing community. Catch up with what you missed.
How to change the world: Steve Evans keynote
Monday 2 December 2019Professor Steve Evans, Head of the IfM’s Centre for Industrial Sustainability, gave a keynote talk at the prestigious ‘How to change the world’ conference in London on 28th November, as part of a stellar line up of speakers including Malcolm Gladwell, Noam Chomsky and Robert Winston.
IfM speakers tackle digitalisation strategies
Friday 29 November 2019The IfM Briefing on 'Strategic approaches to digitalisation', held in Liverpool on 12th November, explored how manufacturing companies can use new technologies to underpin their business strategy.
Sustainable Value Innovation course held in Norway
Friday 29 November 2019Dr Doroteya Vladimirova and Ian Bamford from the Centre for Industrial Sustainability led a two-day course on Sustainable Value Innovation at the Norwegian Centre of Expertise iKuben in Molde, Norway.
QEII Create the Future podcast features Tim Minshall
Monday 18 November 2019Professor Tim Minshall, Head of the IfM, features in the latest episode of ‘Create the Future’ podcast from The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, alongside materials scientist Dr Anna Ploszajski.
IfM Review Issue 11: Strategic approaches to digitalisation
Monday 11 November 2019Issue 11 of IfM Review considers how digitalisation is changing manufacturing and how organisations can best develop strategies to respond.
Highlighting innovation in sustainable irrigation
Thursday 7 November 2019The Innovate Irrigation Challenge, launched this year by AB Sugar in partnership with the IfM and WaterAid, has announced the competition winners.
H2020 TRUST - Twinning for Industrial Sustainability
Friday 18 October 2019The Centre for Industrial Sustainability has joined a partnership with Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and ISQ in Portugal under the umbrella of TRUST aiming to boost research excellence in the area of INDUSTRIAL SUSTAINABILITY.
IfM announce winners of University's first Postdoctoral Awards
Friday 18 October 2019The IfM were proud to run a pilot scheme for Postdoctoral Awards - the first place in the University to take forward such a scheme. Awards were presented in three categories; Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in Research and Excellence in Academic Citizenship.
IfM Briefing hosts world-renowned expert David Teece
Wednesday 2 October 2019The IfM Briefing on ‘Developing Industrial Capabilities’ on 23rd Sept drew a large audience to hear thought-provoking ideas from leading thinkers and practitioners.
Shoestring conference: Helping SME manufacturers access the benefits of digital technology
Tuesday 1 October 2019The 'Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring' open workshop drew in a large audience of SME manufacturers, providers and industry associations to find out how to engage with this radical research project.
Policy Links seminar for government on UK’s value chain capabilities
Monday 30 September 2019Carlos López-Gómez of the IfM's Policy Links Unit delivered a seminar at BEIS for UK government policy makers, on the recommendations of an IfM report into strengthening value chains for economic growth.
Podcast: Problem Solvers episode 2 - Augmented humans
Friday 13 September 2019This episode explores 'augmented humans', the engineering and ethical challenges of how humans interact with technology, with Dr Thomas Bohné and Dr Karina Vold.
How can environmental policy motivate greener industries? Have your say
Thursday 29 August 2019Researchers at the Institute for Manufacturing are working with the Environment Agency to explore the potential use of incentives within environmental regulation.
Restorative Pioneers Day, looking beyond sustainability
Thursday 25 July 2019A recent event organised by the Centre for Industrial Sustainability brought together researchers and business leaders to explore how industrial activities could have a net-positive environmental impact.
Steve Evans elected to Academia Europaea
Tuesday 23 July 2019Professor Steve Evans, Director of Research of the IfM’s Centre for Industrial Sustainability, has been elected to the prestigious Academia Europaea in its 2019 awards.
Cambridge to host international summit for young leaders, with IfM researcher on organising committee
Monday 22 July 2019Young leaders from across the UK and Latin America will gather in Cambridge in September to discuss science, policy and innovation for a changing world. IfM's Cristina Rodriguez-Rivero, on the organising committee, explains more.
IfM Review Issue 10: Capturing value
Monday 15 July 2019Issue 10 of IfM Review features work across the IfM, including policy, sustainability, ecommerce, inkjet in advanced manufacturing, intellectual property, and more, with a connecting theme of 'capturing value'.
Policy Links delivers report on Industry 4.0 security at GMIS
Thursday 11 July 2019David Leal-Ayala of IfM's Policy Links Unit delivered a keynote talk at the Global Manufacturing Summit (9-11 July, Yekaterinburg, Russia) on a new report on the Safety and Security Dimensions of Industry 4.0.
Insect protein steals the show – OI Forum pitching event won by Protifarm
Tuesday 9 July 2019An entrepreneurial producer of alternative protein, Protifarm, has been voted as the winner of the IfM’s Open Innovation Forum Spring pitching event, held in London on 26th June.
Roadmapping in Milan
Tuesday 9 July 2019The Institute for Manufacturing recently co-hosted an event 'A roadmap to create effective strategic and innovation plans' in Milan, Italy.
Podcast: Problem Solvers episode 1 - Sustainability in the food industry
Friday 5 July 2019Problem Solvers: the IfM podcast. Episode 1: We explore sustainable innovation in the food industry, with Professor Steve Evans and Gary Punter.
Innovation for food security and sustainability explored at first IfM Briefing
Thursday 4 July 2019The first in a new series of IfM Briefings provided a platform for leading research and industrial case studies on sustainability and security in the global food industry.
IfM convenes leading international organisations on future manufacturing skills
Monday 1 July 2019The IfM convened a roundtable event for researchers and policy analysts from leading international organisations (the OECD, UNIDO, UNCTAD and World Economic Forum) at Madingley Hall to consider issues for the future manufacturing workforce.
Celebrating IfM females as part of International Women in Engineering Day
Thursday 20 June 2019To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June we asked some of IfM’s brilliant females to tell us about their work and what inspires them about engineering.
Low-cost automation ‘on a shoestring’ demos in action
Wednesday 19 June 2019New solutions for low-cost automation for SME manufacturers were demonstrated to project partners at the Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring meeting.
New report explains why UK manufacturing is underestimated in value
Wednesday 12 June 2019The economic value of manufacturing to the UK is being underestimated in official statistics, potentially by as much as half, according to a new report by Jostein Hauge and Eoin O'Sullivan.
MET Design Show 2019: Undergraduate product innovations
Friday 7 June 2019This year’s MET Design Show on 5th June once again saw an impressive array of creative student inventions on display.
IfM opens its doors to welcome visitors at Showcase event
Friday 7 June 2019On 6th June the IfM threw open its doors to over a hundred collaborators, friends and new connections, to showcase the diversity of work that takes place here.
The future of technology - feature by Great Northern rail
Wednesday 22 May 2019IfM colleagues discuss how simple technologies are transforming millions of lives each day, how VR is being utilised to safely train staff in some of the most dangerous jobs, and how the latest lasers are being developed to build the cities of the future.
Advancing Communities towards low-Carbon Energy Smart Systems
Thursday 2 May 2019IfM Education and Consultancy Services is part of 'ACCESS', a European project which is bringing together experts and governments around joint challenges to support larger uptake of low carbon grid-related technologies in communities and ‘Smart Cities’.
HCL joins the Cambridge Service Alliance with official signing ceremony
Wednesday 1 May 2019HCL Technologies officially joined the Cambridge Service Alliance as a gold member during a recent signing ceremony held in Cambridge.
Open Innovation Forum April meeting: Exploring collaborative R&D
Tuesday 30 April 2019April's meeting focused on the theme of delivering health and well-being, and was hosted by Walgreens Boots Alliance in Nottingham, with over 60 participants from Forum members. We welcomed three new member companies to the consortium.
Low-cost digital solutions for large-scale manufacturers
Monday 29 April 2019Building on the growing momentum around our Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring initiative for SMEs, a recent workshop explored the possibilities for low-cost digitalisation options for larger companies.
IfM students build UK’s largest nitrous hybrid rocket engine
Monday 15 April 2019‘Pulsar’ engine was designed and constructed from scratch by Cambridge University Spaceflight (CUSF) students from the Engineering department.
The Department launches its 16th Annual Photography Competition
Monday 8 April 2019John Reddaway – an appreciation
Tuesday 2 April 2019John Reddaway, who has died aged 92, was a Cambridge engineer who introduced what became known as the “Reddaway plan”, a pioneering approach that brought engineering students face-to-face with the practical demands of manufacturing industry and which remains the inspiration for much teaching and training at the IfM today.
Future Technology for Sustainability and Roadmapping events held in Tokyo, Japan
Monday 1 April 2019In March 2019, a series of IfM-related events were held in Tokyo, Japan to develop mutual learning opportunities between Japan and the UK.
Interview with Dr Jag Srai, newly appointed Co-Chair of Cambridge Global Food Security
Wednesday 27 March 2019Dr Jag Srai has been appointed as the new Co-Chair of the Cambridge Global Food Security Interdisciplinary Research Centre, replacing Professor Chris Gilligan.
The Cambridge Science Festival at IfM
Tuesday 26 March 2019We threw open our doors once again this year for an exciting afternoon for families, with robots, lasers, microscopes and virtual reality.
Helping to celebrate regional entrepreneurship
Thursday 21 March 2019Tim Minshall provided an enthusiastic keynote at the Business Weekly Awards, celebrating Cambridge's 3Cs - creativity, collaboration and change.
Vice-Chancellor's visit to the IfM
Tuesday 19 March 2019A tour of the IfM included a visit to our robot lab, photonics, and a chance to try out our virtual reality gear.
Kate Willsher wins Whitehall Industry Group leadership award
Tuesday 12 March 2019This well-deserved award for Kate Willsher, IfM ECS's Chief Operations Officer, recognises positive impact in leadership practice and leading teams.
IfM hosts final Science2Society event
Monday 25 February 2019The Future of Open Innovation Practices Day was hosted by the IfM in Cambridge on 13th February, as the culmination of the EC-funded project Science2Society.
Upcycled Toy Design received Best Creative Business Award at Bangkok Design Week 2019
Monday 25 February 2019An exciting culmination to an innovation project in Thailand, using a creative approach to upcycling waste products, saw one of the local entrepreneurial teams win a design award.
Professor Steve Evans in Ciencia del Sur
Monday 18 February 2019Scientists Should Spend Time in Industries, Learn Their Problems
HVMC's Sam Turner joins IfM's Distinguished Speakers series
Thursday 14 February 2019Professor Sam Turner from the High Value Manufacturing Catapult joined us at the IfM on 11th February, in the fourth guest talk in our ‘Distinguished Speakers’ series.
IfM professional staff recognised with university award
Monday 14 January 2019IfM and IfM ECS support teams were proud to receive a 2018 University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor’s Professional Services Award; well-earned recognition of the amazing work that goes into making the IfM such a friendly, collaborative and innovative place at which to work and study.
Understanding roadmapping from the customer's perspective
Friday 11 January 2019Contribute to the latest research into the digitalisation of roadmapping by taking a survey on the customer perspectives. If you have used roadmapping in your organisation or taken part in roadmapping workshops, we would appreciate your feedback.
Professor Steve Evans contributes to Future of Engineering report
Wednesday 19 December 2018The Future of Engineering special report, published in The Times, addresses the concerns occupying the sector's leaders, featuring an opinion piece by Prof Steve Evans.
Roadmapping for digital transformation - take part in IfM research
Wednesday 28 November 2018The Centre for Technology Management is offering the opportunity for an organisation to participate in their research programme – specifically helping to plan/enhance digital transformation initiatives through the use of roadmapping.
Chips with everything: Start-ups pitch their innovations to food and drink multinational 'dragons'
Tuesday 27 November 2018The Open Innovation Forum’s annual pitching competition, organised by IfM for start-ups in the food, drink and FMCG sectors, has been won this year by an ingenious, portable DNA test which can rapidly identify contamination risks in food.
Leverhulme Trust Lecture: Technology, IP & Innovation in the Economy
Tuesday 27 November 2018Thought-leadership at the UK's biggest manufacturing conference
Thursday 22 November 2018IfM played a key role at the largest manufacturing event in the UK, Digital Manufacturing Week, with speakers, workshops, our exhibition stand, and plenty of engagement. Catch up with what you missed.
IfM Review Issue 9: Collaborations that make a difference
Monday 5 November 2018The latest issue of IfM Review features outstanding examples of recent collaborative projects across the IfM.
Boeing talk: Making it lighter, cheaper and faster
Monday 5 November 2018We were lucky to be joined on 30 Oct by Dr Leo Christodoulou of The Boeing Company, who talked to an engaged IfM audience about the exciting engineering challenges of aerospace manufacturing.
Cambridge Service Alliance Industry Day 2018
Tuesday 30 October 2018The Cambridge Service Alliance Industry Day considered the question 'Disruptor or Disrupted?' as its theme, looking at the next generation of digital technologies and the impact on service delivery.
CIM Symposium 2018: The impact of advanced technologies on supply chains
Monday 15 October 2018A packed programme at the 22nd Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium featured keynote talks from senior executives and thought leaders.
The Future of Manufacturing Futures
Monday 30 July 2018IfM co-hosts roundtable for international experts on manufacturing foresight and policy analysis.
Advancing policymakers understanding of regional innovation funding
Friday 27 July 2018CSTI brings together policymakers and researchers to explore ‘place-based’ funding programmes.
New Partnership Between IfM and EEF
Wednesday 20 June 2018We are pleased to announce a new partnership between IfM Education and Consultancy Services and EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation.
IfM Design Show 2018: Inventive undergraduate product prototypes
Wednesday 6 June 2018MET students displayed their original products, designed to have real business potential for an identified market. 2018 projects include Hexamill, Leaflogger, Soap for Life, the Hyperbot Pro, and several more creative inventions.
Manufacturing a Better World: IfM hosts vibrant 2018 Briefing Day
Friday 18 May 2018Leaders and senior executives from industry, government and academia gathered together for a lively and thought-provoking annual Briefing Day at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) on 17th May.
IfM wins 2018 EFMD Excellence in Practice Award
Wednesday 16 May 2018The IfM's Executive and Professional Education programme has won the prestigious EFMD Silver Award for its learning partnership with Atos and Paderborn University.
'How Stuff Gets Made' - IfM and Faculty of Education deliver outreach days in primary schools
Tuesday 8 May 2018Children in local primary schools around Cambridge have been learning more about ‘How Stuff Gets Made’ thanks to a programme being delivered by engineering students and researchers and the Faculty of Education.
Technology and innovation in the oil and gas sector
Monday 30 April 2018Research from the Institute for Manufacturing will be discussed at the Future Oil & Gas conference in Aberdeen on 12 June 2018.
IfM joins collaborative project to strengthen the Internet of Things
Friday 20 April 2018The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), part of the Department of Engineering, has been selected to help enhance the Internet of Things (IoT) as part of a new collaborative project.
Policy links delivers report on international innovation policies to the Brazilian Industrial Board (CNI)
Monday 9 April 2018Policy Links presented the results of a study on international approaches to innovation policy, commissioned by the Brazilian Industrial Board (CNI).
Science Festival at the IfM - Winners announced for i-Teams competition
Wednesday 4 April 2018Budding young engineers and scientists were treated to a plethora of exhibits at the West Cambridge site on the last Saturday in March.
Transforming medicines manufacturing: REMEDIES partners meeting
Wednesday 14 March 2018ReMediES partners meet at the IfM to report on progress as this phase of the project nears completion.
Sharing in Growth wins national skills innovation award
Wednesday 7 March 2018IfM Education and Consultancy Services are a delivery partner for the Sharing in Growth programme which has just won the Semta Innovation Award.
IfM providing supply chain expertise for major research collaboration to transform Indian agriculture
Friday 23 February 2018Dr Jag Srai, Head of IfM's Centre for International Manufacturing, is taking part in a three-day workshop in Delhi to launch the TIGR2ESS project.
Dr Jag Srai talks about digital supply chains for the World Economic Forum
Monday 15 January 2018Dr Srai has written a blog, been interviewed for a podcast and guest edited the World Economic Forum's Agenda Weekly Expert Edition, sharing insights on digital supply chains with WEF's community of experts.
IfM Review Issue 8: The next production revolution
Thursday 4 January 2018Rapid advances in production technologies, particularly when allied with the digitalisation of manufacturing, promise a huge range of opportunities for national governments and individual firms.
The alumni interviews: Andrew Hawes
Wednesday 3 January 2018Newton Director Andrew Hawes shares some of the secrets behind his life-business success and some fond memories from his time at Cambridge.
PhD Spotlight: Katjana Lange
Tuesday 2 January 2018Katjana Lange is developing novel techniques for ultrafast machining of high temperature superconductor nanostructures at the Centre for Industrial Photonics.