Entrepreneurs 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).

As 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.

A 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).

The IfM’s Jag Srai and Duncan McFarlane have been recognised in the 2021 Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Impact and Engagement.

A 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.

The IfM has worked with global printing company Domino to help optimise ink designs for different production environments.

The institute is working across projects in connected factories and healthcare innovation, partnering with government, industry, catapults and academia.

The 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).

The 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.

Their 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.

DIAL started out as the Manufacturing Automation & Control Systems Group (MACSG) in late 1995 with three people...

The Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring programme is focused on the development of simple, low cost digital devices and systems that improve the effectiveness of operations of small manufacturing companies.

The institute’s work on hospital logistics, PPE delivery and the development of a ventilator sharing device was recognised.

In the lead up to the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit, the Government of Sweden together with EAT organised a Policy Boot Camp to address consumption patterns among vulnerable adolescents in Sweden.

The Resilience and Sustainable Development Programme (RSDP) is pleased to announce a new report on Industry 4.0 and National Skill Development Policy in Bangladesh.

Innovate 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.

The 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.

The IfM Postdoctoral Awards recognise the excellent contributions of postdocs to research, teaching and academic citizenship.