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  1. What Will It Take to Diversify the Engineering Field?

    12/09/2024

    What Will It Take to Diversify the Engineering Field?

    Embracing diversity in the engineering industry is essential for fostering innovation, solving complex global challenges, and creating a collaborative work environment. Yet, despite engineering offering opportunities for all, what is causing the limited adoption of diverse employment in the sector? Joined by Sadie Peacock, Products Engineering Manager at Renishaw, we dive into the importance of diversity in engineering and explore how a range of perspectives can fuel innovation and create stronger, more inclusive solutions. From overcoming barriers to fostering supportive environments, our guest shares powerful stories and insights on how we can make engineering a space for everyone, regardless of background. Items referenced in this episode: → Renishaw The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or Protolabs. ⁠Subscribe to receive Protolabs inspirON Exchange reminders.

    31 min
  2. Manufacturing Apprenticeships: How can we rebuild the workforce?

    10/14/2024

    Manufacturing Apprenticeships: How can we rebuild the workforce?

    With nearly 25% of the current UK engineering workforce expected to retire within the next four years, combined with the ever-growing challenge of the engineering skills gap, the need for apprenticeships has never been greater. Joined by Adam Tipper, Managing Director and Co-owner at Next Gen Makers, our host Alex Edwards seeks to explore the experiences faced by apprentices and the best practices companies can deliver to retain young talent and rebuild the engineering workforce. Items referenced in this episode:  Next Gen Makers  Next Gen Makers Insight  Next Gen Makers Annual Engineering Skills Conference Make UK Engineering UK Report   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or Protolabs. Subscribe to receive Protolabs inspirON Exchange reminders.

    29 min
  3. Women in Engineering: INWED24 Special

    06/17/2024

    Women in Engineering: INWED24 Special

    In a recent study by The Royal Society, in partnership with EngineeringUK, they found that in school students only 16% of girls said a career in engineering is suitable for someone like them compared to almost 44% of boys. Why is there such a stark difference between STEM uptake in males and females? And how can we resolve this? For a special podcast episode launched to support #INWED24 and their #enhancedbyengineering campaign, our host Alex Edwards had the pleasure of being joined by Insha Shaikh, Mechanical Engineering student at University of Warwick and President of Warwick Women in Engineering and Science Society, to explore why adoption is so low in females, how we can change this, and Insha’s own experiences in engineering and tech.   Items referenced in this episode: Science Education Tracker by Royal Society in partnership with EngineeringUK Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Team for Long-Term Success   Warwick Women in Engineering & Science (WWES) Protolabs⁠ Subscribe to receive inspirON exchange podcast reminders The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or Protolabs.

    25 min
  4. Manufacturing: Changing Perceptions

    05/20/2024

    Manufacturing: Changing Perceptions

    Despite the UK being the 8th largest manufacturer in the world and employing more than 2.5 million in the industry, UK manufacturing is often portrayed in a negative light. Joined by Stuart Whitehead, Founder of Jefferson and Co-founder of FactoryNOW, our host Alex Edwards aims to uncover the reasons behind this brand image, how the UK compares to other markets, and how we can proactively champion UK manufacturing. Items referenced in this episode: Jefferson FactoryNOW Networking: just a buzzword or pivotal for manufacturing success?   Protolabs⁠ Subscribe to receive inspirON exchange podcast reminders The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or Protolabs.

    24 min
  5. Robotics and automation: what lies ahead?

    04/15/2024

    Robotics and automation: what lies ahead?

    The UK is the 8th largest manufacturing nation, however, the UK comes in at number 25 on the robot density league table. What are the barriers to adoption and what opportunities does robotics and automation open up? Joined by Mike Wilson from Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), our host Alex Edwards leads the conversation on the current state of robotics and automation in the UK, changing perspectives, and emerging technologies on the horizon. Items referenced in this episode: MTC Robotics MTC Robotics & Automation Conference MACH Automation & Robotics Knowledge Hub UK Automation Forum Protolabs⁠ Subscribe to receive inspirON exchange podcast reminders The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or Protolabs.

    32 min
  6. What does the future hold for AgriTech?

    03/18/2024

    What does the future hold for AgriTech?

    With the expected population of the UK to be 73.7 million by 2036 and increased pressure to reach net zero by 2050, how does the Agriculture industry fair when challenged with growing populations, climate change, sustainability goals and resource inefficiencies? Joined by Emilio Loo Monardez from WMG, our host Alex Edwards leads the conversation on the impact innovative technologies will have on the sector, and whether it will be enough. Items referenced in this episode: Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) Protolabs ⁠Subscribe to receive inspirON exchange podcast reminders The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or Protolabs.

    52 min
  7. Networking: just a buzzword or pivotal for manufacturing success?

    02/19/2024

    Networking: just a buzzword or pivotal for manufacturing success?

    By definition, networking is “the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts”, but in more recent times, has networking become a buzzword with no action? Joined by Richard Spears from PP Control & Automation and Rowan Crozier MBE from Brandauer, our host Alex Edwards leads the discussion on what networking means in 2024, how the UK compares to other countries, and what opportunities are available through collaboration within the manufacturing industry. Items referenced in this episode: Brandauer Brandauer Apprenticeship Programme PP Control & Automation PP Plus case studies Protolabs Subscribe to receive inspirON exchange podcast reminders The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or Protolabs.

    44 min
  8. Reducing Risk with On-Demand Manufacturing

    09/15/2020

    Reducing Risk with On-Demand Manufacturing

    In this episode, we talk you through supply chain management and how to reduce risk through on-demand manufacturing. The topics we will be talking through today are: Strategic importance of supply chain safeguards The bottom line Identifying opportunities Quoting and design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis Product development Pilot production Bridge to production

    14 min
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