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New national framework sets out vision for Materials 4.0 in the UK

New national framework sets out vision for Materials 4.0 in the UK

IfM Engage has supported the Henry Royce Institute in developing a new Interim National Framework for Materials 4.0, outlining a shared vision for how digital technologies can transform the UK materials sector and accelerate innovation across the full materials lifecycle.

Winners of the 2025 OI Forum pitching competition announced

Winners of the 2025 OI Forum pitching competition announced

The Open Innovation Forum brought together leading food, drink and FMCG organisations to explore emerging technologies that advance sustainable, healthy nutrition. With start-ups showcasing solutions from AI-enabled manufacturing to circular nutrition and low-carbon ingredients, the event highlighted the region’s growing ecosystem of innovation and collaboration across the supply chain.

Unlocking the potential of Hydrogen in the East and Southeast of England

Unlocking the potential of Hydrogen in the East and Southeast of England

Hydrogen is essential for the UK and global economy, serving as a feedstock for numerous industries and aiding transport decarbonisation, with significant growth expected over the coming years. To harness this potential, the East and Southeast of England are focusing on developing a local green hydrogen economy, capitalising on the region’s local resources, infrastructure and capabilities.

e-Wave: powering the future of electric shipping

e-Wave: powering the future of electric shipping

IfM Engage has joined AIM Global, the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing. This strategic collaboration reflects our commitment to advancing safe, sustainable, and inclusive use of AI in industry and manufacturing.

Success for inaugural mental health innovation event at the IfM

Success for inaugural mental health innovation event at the IfM

On 19 June, IfM Engage co-hosted its inaugural event for mental health innovation with The Foundation for Young People’s Mental Health (YPMH). Delegates came to the IfM from a variety of sectors to seek better interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental illness.

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