Advanced manufacturing

£10m commitment fuels further progress for Bristol’s car-of-the-future research centre

November 6, 2017
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£10m commitment fuels further progress for Bristol’s car-of-the-future research centre

The planned world-beating automotive research centre on the outskirts of Bristol has passed a significant milestone after receiving official confirmation that it will receive funding of £10m. IAAPS – Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems – will help develop the next generation of ultra-low emission vehicles and create an...

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Bristol’s dedicated VR Lab becomes a reality after gaining financial backing

November 3, 2017
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Bristol’s dedicated VR Lab becomes a reality after gaining financial backing

Bristol is to strengthen its role as a leading centre for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) with the opening in January of one of the UK’s first dedicated research centres for the fast-growing sector. The formal go-ahead was given for the Bristol VR Lab was given this...

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Events: BRAVE training courses and workshops

October 31, 2017
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Events: BRAVE training courses and workshops

BRAVE Enterprise, the not-for-profit business advice organisation in Bristol, is holding a series of training workshops during November for those who are looking to promote, protect or start a business. All courses are held at The Coach House, 2 Upper York Street, Bristol BS2 8QN, and include:  Starting in...

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Bristol’s innovation and collaboration earn it title of country’s leading smart city

October 30, 2017
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Collaboration between Bristol’s tech sector, council and academia has helped it overtake London as the UK’s leading smart city, according to a new index. Navigant Consulting, which was commissioned by Huawei UK to produce the second UK Smart Cities Index, said Bristol’s success was a direct result of it...

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Hat-trick of contract wins for Fusion Processing triggers more growth and move to larger base

October 30, 2017
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Hat-trick of contract wins for Fusion Processing triggers more growth and move to larger base

Bristol-based sensory technology firm Fusion Processing has moved to larger premises to continue its growth after winning three major new contracts in the past two months. The firm, which specialises in developing sensors and control systems for driverless cars and detectors for vehicle safety systems, is part of a UK...

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Footwear innovators step into The Interchange to develop connections with Bristol’s tech sector

October 27, 2017
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Footwear innovators step into The Interchange to develop connections with Bristol’s tech sector

Shoemaster International, the world-leading developer of 3D CAD/CAM for the global footwear manufacturing industry, has relocated from Somerset to Bristol to help it forge partnerships with the city’s burgeoning tech sector. Originally the CAD/CAM division of shoe giant Clarks International in Street, the standalone firm has developed software that...

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Region will weather economic headwinds if civic leaders work together, Business West says

October 27, 2017
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Region will weather economic headwinds if civic leaders work together, Business West says

Bristol and the West of England have a great opportunity to overcome any looming economic challenges so long as its civic leaders work together, according to the region’s largest business group. Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees and West of England Metro Mayor Tim Bowles need to ensure that the...

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SCISYS lands £16m German satellite deal as its space division takes off

October 24, 2017
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SCISYS lands £16m German satellite deal as its space division takes off

Shares in SCISYS, the specialist IT group with an office in Bristol, soared to a new high last week after it won a €18m (£16m) contract to supply technology to the pioneering Heinrich Hertz satellite-communications project. The Chippenham-headquartered group’s space division will provide the ground station control and communications...

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Engine Shed selects partners to help create ‘super project’ to promote a diverse workforce

October 20, 2017
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Engine Shed selects partners to help create ‘super project’ to promote a diverse workforce

Four partners have been chosen by Bristol innovation hub Engine Shed to take forward its Diverse Workforce for the Future project. The four were among eight shortlisted projects presented to a full-house at the building’s ‘Ideas to Pitch’ event. From these, the Engine Shed team chose four to work...

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UWE students’ BLOODHOUND game to encourage next generation of kings and queens of speed

October 20, 2017
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UWE students’ BLOODHOUND game to encourage next generation of kings and queens of speed

Schoolchildren are to compete to design the fastest BLOODHOUND SSC-style car in a new video game created by students at UWE Bristol. Games technology students will launch Speed Titans next week at a BLOODHOUND showcase event where the Bristol-built vehicle will be put through its paces. It will be...

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From phishing to vishing. BRAVE offers free cyber security advice to small businesses

October 19, 2017
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From phishing to vishing. BRAVE offers free cyber security advice to small businesses

A free cyber security workshop to teach small firms how to protect against online threats is being staged by Bristol business support organisation BRAVE Enterprise. The half-day workshop on November 7 is being held at BRAVE’s offices at The Coach House, 2 Upper York Street, Bristol, BS2 8QN. Booking...

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Chancellor needs to lift confidence in Budget, Business West warns as inflation hits five-year high

October 17, 2017
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Chancellor needs to lift confidence in Budget, Business West warns as inflation hits five-year high

Bristol firms are looking for Chancellor Philip Hammond to deliver a shot in the arm and lift confidence in next month’s Budget following this week’s rise in inflation, according to the region’s largest business group. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose to 3% in September, according to today’s official...

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New Board of Trade finds Bristol’s robotics lab ideal home for inaugural meeting

October 13, 2017
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New Board of Trade finds Bristol’s robotics lab ideal home for inaugural meeting

Bristol Robotics Laboratory at UWE Bristol yesterday hosted the inaugural meeting of a government’s new Board of Trade, with the unique facility welcoming leading politicians and business figures from across the UK. The board has been formed by International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox, who act as its president,...

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