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BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
ANGOKA chair says cyber security technology could create 'hundreds of jobs'
A Belfast-based cyber security firm is investing almost £2m in software to help prevent the advanced manufacturing sector from cyber which was set up in 2019 has developed the technology which could be used on the likes of drones, trucks and automated buses as well as manufacturing is being developed in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), one of the Belfast City Deal projects, with financial support from Invest jobs will be created in the next 18 months, but chairman Steve Berry said it could create hundreds of jobs in the years to come. "This is a world leading project and the biggest in the UK in advanced manufacturing and as a result we have organisations like Thales, Rolls Royce, Airbus that are also advising us," he Berry said that the manufacturing sector in the UK alone totals tens of billions of pounds."If we could become an important contributor to make those systems safer, there's going to be a lot of export opportunities, who knows where this could go?" he added. 'Important' investment Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said this announcement will boost said: "We have a persistent challenge in terms of productivity levels compared to both the south of Ireland and Britain. "The reason that is important is productivity is linked to prosperity and people's incomes and the greater productivity we can drive in our economy, the better that is for ordinary people and that's why investments like this are really important."Archibald said Northern Ireland is known for its cyber security expertise around the world."We are a global leader and this announcement shines a spotlight on that and further enhances the offering that we do have here," she added.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
New center positions Saudi Arabia for advanced manufacturing leadership
RIYADH: The global industrial sector is witnessing a radical transformation toward adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, prompting countries to reconsider traditional manufacturing methods and adopt smart solutions that include automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and data-driven systems in order to improve production efficiency and reduce operational costs. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom is not only keeping pace with the global industrial transformation but also aims to lead it through strategic initiatives and specialized programs that promote smart industry practices and accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. This will enhance the competitiveness of Saudi Arabia's industrial sector both regionally and globally, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Strategy to position the Kingdom as a leading industrial power, one that supports global supply chains and exports high-tech products globally. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is undertaking this ambitious transformation by establishing an integrated and comprehensive national system to enhance advanced manufacturing, according to SPA. It has launched the Advanced Manufacturing and Production Center, which brings together all programs and initiatives that enable the adoption of modern manufacturing technologies and stimulate smart and innovative industrial solutions. This initiative is in cooperation with various government entities related to the technology, research, and innovation sectors and in partnership with several global leaders in industrial technology. The efforts under the Advanced Manufacturing and Production Center include the Future Factories Program Initiative, the Industrial Beacons Program, the Accelerated Manufacturing Program, the Capability Centers Network, and the Operational Excellence Program, reported SPA. These initiatives collectively support the center's vision of becoming a unified national platform that accelerates the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. They also serve as a bridge to help local manufacturers access cutting-edge solutions that improve efficiency, enhance quality, and reduce costs across the industrial sector. The center aims to boost productivity and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector by localizing advanced and sustainable technologies, creating an attractive environment for industrial investment, and supporting skill development through its Capability Centers Network. It also offers experiential learning opportunities and provides advisory services to help industrial establishments adopt advanced manufacturing practices. The efforts of the ministry are aligned with several government entities that support the center's vision and objectives. In 2022, the ministry launched the Future Factories initiative to support the smart transformation journey of industrial establishments, aiming to automate 4,000 Saudi factories and increase their production efficiency, reduce reliance on unskilled labor, and promote the adoption of advanced industrial solutions and practices. The initiative offers numerous incentives and enablers to support the digital transformation of national factories, including financing solutions, consulting services, and the development and qualification of human resources to leverage the latest manufacturing technologies. It also helps industrial establishments assess their technological maturity and develop transformation plans to adopt operational excellence practices and advanced manufacturing solutions, including AI, robotics, the Internet of Things, and big data analytics. To support industrial transformation in the Kingdom and achieve global leadership in adopting advanced manufacturing technologies, the ministry launched the Industrial Beacons program. This undertaking aims to enable leading Saudi factories to adopt Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, thereby enhancing their production efficiency and qualifying them to receive international recognition within the Global Lighthouse Network, an affiliate of the World Economic Forum, by 2030. During the launch ceremony of the Advanced Manufacturing and Production Center, the Ministry announced 10 national industrial companies that committed to achieving the standards of the Industrial Beacons initiative. With the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing and Production Center and its targeted initiatives to promote advanced technologies and foster research and innovation in the industrial sector, the Kingdom signals that its ambitions extend beyond simply keeping pace with global industrial trends.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Hundreds of sixth-graders tour career center
ELKHART — Hundreds of sixth-graders visited the Elkhart Area Career Center last week to see what career opportunities might await them. The tours gave 760 sixth-graders the chance to visit the career center and see two programs of their choice. They received demonstrations from the juniors and seniors who regularly attend, using laboratory equipment such as robotic arms in the Robotics and Engineering Technology space that can manipulate objects of different shapes and colors. Career center students also explained their programs and answered questions about what it's like to attend, according to Brenda Metcalfe, career coordinator. She said the aim of the tours was to help educate younger students about what advanced manufacturing looks like and what opportunities are available. 'Every sixth-grader came through our program this week,' she said. 'We don't have that opportunity a lot, where you see our students sort of working with other students. ... They do a great job giving younger students a firsthand look at the opportunities available at the EACC.' She said the career center hosts a variety of student tours throughout the year, including welcoming 846 eighth-graders and 120 10th-grade students from both Elkhart Community Schools and other sending school districts. The center also reaches out to the community in several ways, including the Adventures in Career Exploration summer camp at Tolson Center starting next week. 'Beyond tours, several EACC programs participate in career-based outreach for younger students across Elkhart County,' Metcalfe added. 'For example, our EMT students took part in the recent CareerQuest event for seventh-graders, while our Vet Careers and Drone Technology/Precision Ag students participated in Ag Day at the fairgrounds for fifth-graders. We also offer summer opportunities. EACC hosts an engineering and design-focused camp for rising eighth- and ninth-graders, and we're partnering with the Tolson Center for their career camps this summer.'
Bloomberg
23-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
The U.S. Needs Advanced Manufacturing Skills: Andrew Ng
Developing advanced manufacturing in the U.S. will take years, and the country could lean on allies like Taiwan and Japan for talent in the meantime, says world-renowned computer scientist Andrew Ng. Ng, the co-founder of Coursera, founder of and Managing General Partner at AI Fund, joins Caroline Hyde on 'Bloomberg Technology.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
HKSTP and Global Leader Würth Elektronik Launch the First New Engineering Service Programme
A Strategic Partnership Accelerate New Industralisation and Microelectronics Development Hong Kong's advanced manufacturing and microelectronics sector received a significant boost today with a three-year strategic partnership between HKSTP and Würth Elektronik. (Front row from left: Mr Daniel Yu, General Manager, Wurth Electronics (HK) Ltd; Mr Oscar Wong, Head of Innofacturing of HKSTP. Back row from left: Mr Thomas Garz, Chief Executive Officer, Würth Elektronik eiSos Group; Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology, and Industry; Mr Albert Wong, Chief Executive Officer, HKSTP) HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 May 2025 - Hong Kong's advanced manufacturing and microelectronics sector received a significant boost today with a three-year strategic partnership between Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Würth Elektronik. Under this collaboration, Würth Elektronik —a global premier electronic components manufacturer with a R&D base at Hong Kong Science Park—will launch the first pilot Engineering Service Programme in InnoPark. Leveraging its global network, specialised expertise and cutting-edge tools, Würth Elektronik will further strengthen Hong Kong's advanced manufacturing ecosystem and nurture local tech talent, propelling the city as the international innovation and technology (I&T) and new industrialization hub.Würth Elektronik, a global leader based in Waldenburg, Germany, operates with 23 production sites worldwide, making it one of the most successful entities within the Würth Group. In 2024, the company employed around 7,500 people and achieved sales of 1.02 Billion Technical Service Centre was established in the Hong Kong Science Park in 2024. Through the Engineering Service Programme, about 100 microelectronics related startups and SMEs in both Science Park and InnoPark will gain access to Würth Elektronik's essential components and tools, together with business and technical consultation support, speeding up the whole product development cycle ranging from research and development, prototyping to pilot production. Additionally, together with the infrastructure and facilities at Advanced Manufacturing Centre in Tseung Kwan O InnoPark, the high-potential prototyping projects would significantly accelerate their path to commercialisation and mass Elektronik will deliver hands-on skills training, technical workshops, and industry seminars in InnoPark to technology start-ups and local students. The company's experts will also host insight-sharing sessions with Hong Kong's industry practitioners on emerging global industry trends, market opportunities, and technical knowledges, positioning the city's high-skilled talent for global success in the rapidly evolving microelectronics "The Engineering Service Programme will equip our local ecosystem with specialised tools and expertise, accelerating progress in microelectronics and advanced manufacturing. From R&D to prototyping and small-scale production, this programme will support companies at every stage - perfectly aligning with the Government's strategy to foster high-value, tech-driven industries and cement Hong Kong's role in the global I&T landscape. With Würth Electronics' global network and HKSTP's local support, the programme is poised to become a testing ground for next-generation industrial solutions."said, "Würth Elektronik has been a key enabler of HKSTP's I&T ecosystem. We are delighted with their strengthened commitment towards Hong Kong's microelectronics and advanced manufacturing development—a driving force in our ecosystem's prospects and the potential of our innovative talent. This collaboration will create a substantial impact on our community of 270 microelectronics related companies while delivering strategic value for Würth Elektronik, ultimately catalysing Hong Kong's agenda in advanced manufacturing and new industrialisation."said: "Being the leading electronic components manufacturer, we see the opportunity in Hong Kong. With the global experience in the industry, we utilise the global expertise to help the local market on developing the innovation and technology projects. As an enabler in the whole product life cycle from development to production and then to market, we offer the More Than You Expect experience in the product development journey. Partnering with HKSTP to facilitate the R&D and advanced manufacturing for companies in this ecosystem will further boost up the synergy to contribute the innovation development in Hong Kong."The signing ceremony was held at the "Advanced Manufacturing in Hong Kong: Enabling Global Microelectronics Innovations" event. Alongside was a fireside chat hosted by Würth Elektronik's representatives, academia, start-up founders and industry experts, sharing insights on industry-academia-research collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystem support from HKSTP. The discussion aimed to inspire students about career prospects and opportunities in Hong Kong's growing microelectronics sector.Würth Elektronik has successfully supported many park companies, the event also featured an exhibition of the electronics innovations co-created by Würth Elektronik's partners and HKSTP partner companies benefiting from Würth's engineering services and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing support. The technologies showcased Würth Elektronik's expertise in accelerating companies' innovation journey and delivering higher-quality solutions to market more Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is committed to advancing new industrialisation in Hong Kong with an industry-oriented approach to drive diversified economic growth. Comprehensive support is proactively provided, such as the "New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme" (NIAS), "New Industrialisation Funding Scheme" (NIFS), and the upcoming "Pilot Manufacturing and Production Line Upgrade Support Scheme (Manufacturing+)".HKSTP fully supports the government's new industrialisation strategy by empowering microelectronics companies with extensive support services and infrastructure, including Hardware Lab, Sensor Packaging and Integration Lab, Heterogeneous Integration Lab (HI Lab), as well as Microelectronics Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Centre and ProShop at the InnoParks. These resources power the entire product lifecycle—from R&D and design to prototyping and commercialisation—offering technologies and services that position Hong Kong as a hub for new industralisation and advanced #HKSTP The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,300 technology companies from 25 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc. Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined. Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more. Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong. More information about HKSTP is available at
