Talking talent
29 April 2019
Jessica Rowbury reports from the European Photonics Industry Consortium's annual meeting, where the ongoing struggle to recruit skilled engineers was discussed
Brexit
European microtechnology sector outlines Brexit fears
8 April 2019
Europe's microtechnology sector is concerned that Brexit impacts such as investment delays and higher levels of bureaucracy could affect businesses
UK attempts to calm scientists with £200m Brexit hi-tech fund
19 March 2019
In a bid to ensure the UK will maintain its reputation as a ‘pioneering nation as it leaves the EU’, the UK Chancellor has allocated £200m to support Britain’s fastest-growing industries as they prepare for Brexit
Trumpf informs customers of Brexit measures
26 February 2019
As the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on 29 March fast approaches, laser giant Trumpf has sent a letter to its customers updating them on the critical topics that may affect the company
UK engineering bodies list priorities for next government
11 May 2017
Ahead of the UK's general election on 8 June, an alliance of 38 UK professional engineering organisations has identified five key priorities for the UK to harness the full capacity of its engineering talent in order to meet future societal challenges
German photonics industry prepares for Brexit consequences
10 August 2016
Wenko Süptitz, head of German high-tech industry association, Spectaris discusses what companies in Germany and the UK should consider following the UK's decision to leave the European Union
