MPA research Archives

Engineers name top challenges when innovating

We spoke to a variety of businesses at Advanced Engineering 2019 to get their view on the biggest challenges to overcome when innovating.

UK engineering companies are potentially missing out on R&D funding each year

Engineering companies in the UK are potentially missing out on over £10 billion of R&D funding each year, new research has revealed.

Whitepaper – Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing

We discuss the benefits and challenges of developing a long term strategy and the finance options available to help businesses make the changes needed to move towards a smart manufacturing model.

Engineering businesses recognise importance of innovation to the UK

We spoke to engineers about the importance of innovation to the UK at Advanced Engineering 2019.

How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis

It is not a new concept, but in recent years the method has seen a surge of popularity, with both housebuilders and policymakers starting to realise its potential to solve a number of the industry’s current challenges.

Revealed: Emerging FinTech hotspots outside of London

In one way or another, businesses from every sector will be affected by the rise of financial technologies - or FinTech. FinTech helps companies and consumers better manage their financial operations, processes, and lives by using the same software and algorithms found on computers and increasingly, smartphones. FinTech has the ability to both transform existing companies and accelerate the growth of start-ups.

2019 Tech Nation report reveals that the UK is “punching” above its weight

The latest report from national tech network, Tech Nation, reveals that despite economic uncertainty around Brexit, the UK holds a pivotal role in the global tech sector.

The creative moment: How and when are UK employees at their most creative?

The greatest ideas can be conceived in the smallest moments. Our latest research set to find out what time people are at their most creative.

Stephen Hawking named the most inspirational Briton

Our recent research asked Brits to reveal which famous people have inspired them the most and it was the late astrophysicist Stephen Hawking that took the crown.

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