The most striking find this quarter is that plans to increase the number of staff are at a 10 year low. Reading this in conjunction with the intentions to invest in machinery and premises and expected sales shows the sector adapting to a new manufacturing landscape both across the South West and nationally
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For tax purposes, the government definition of R&D is purposefully broad. Whatever size or sector, if your company is taking a risk by attempting to ‘resolve scientific or
technological uncertainties’, then you may be carrying out qualifying activity
R&D Tax Credits Explained Read More »
his year, the nominated charity was Over and Above, supporting Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, with an introduction earlier in the evening from Richard Barnes of Beran Instruments Ltd.
£1915 raised for Northern Devon healthcare charity Read More »
The 22nd Annual NDMA awards took place on 16th May at The Barnstaple Hotel, celebrating the achievements of the region’s diverse and prolific manufacturing industry. 200 guests gathered for the occasion which began with welcome drinks (sponsored by Bishop Fleming) and a 2-course meal. The evening was conducted by BBC Devon’s David “Fitz” Fitzgerald, taking
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But low-skilled workers need retraining into better roles to avoid job losses A third of UK manufacturers expect some low skilled jobs to be lost over the next five years as a result of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. But over half of companies (54%) say they will up-skill these lower skilled workers to
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There’s not long left to get your entry together for the NDMA Manufacturing Awards 2019, celebrating the incredible standard of manufacturing and world-class industry from the Northern Devon region. Once again, manufacturers large and small will be pitching their ideas and achievements and hoping to go home with a piece of glassware for the trophy
Less than a week left to enter the NDMA Awards 2019! Read More »
Innovative NMCL package will boost the performance of the UK’s advanced manufacturing supply chain as part of the government’s Industrial Strategy commitment to the UK’s automotive supply chains. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced its selection of the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Levels (NMCL) programme as the mechanism to deliver the government’s national
This interactive workshop will give manufacturers the opportunity to experience first hands the benefits of Virtual and Augmented realty technologies while speaking to businesses who have successfully implemented these technologies with fantastic results.
Augmented and Virtual Reality Workshop Read More »
Join us for the third in our series of free industry-focussed Industrial Solutions events that are running throughout 2019 and early 2020, funded by ERDF
Electron Microscopy for Microelectronics and Photonics Event Read More »
Devon County Council is looking to engage with rural micro businesses (fewer than 10 employees) in the manufacturing sector to find out what might be preventing them from boosting their productivity, and what could help them increase sales and grow or develop their business.
Fewer than 10 employees? Read More »
