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Below is a showcase of some of the programme’s biggest announcements and successes. |
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Digital support for North West manufacturers set to deliver £100m GVA boost benefit for region
Evaluations of digital transformation initiatives, Cheshire & Warrington 4.0 (CW4.0) and LCR 4.0 Holistic, have…
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LCR4.0 generates over £121m in GVA as it drives innovation and economic growth for SMEs in the LCR and beyond
LCR4.0 was an ERDF-funded initiative (European Regional Development Fund), driving the growth of the manufacturing…
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LCR4.0 Holistic supports over 50% more start-ups as a catalyst for Business Growth and Innovation
Since launching in the summer of 2020, LCR4.0 Holistic has been making great strides in…
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Immersive Technologies and their impact on manufacturing and supply chain
The VEC recently discussed what immersive technology is and its effect on manufacturing and supply…
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Digital innovation supporting jobs and business models in Covid-19 recovery
Increased adoption of new digital technology has underpinned businesses’ response to COVID-19, with four in…
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3 steps to unlock investment and skills in robotics and automation
The Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) were joined by DHL Supply Chain and the Virtual Engineering…
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SMEs come together for Digital Manufacturing Pitch
On Thursday 8th October 2020, Sci-Tech Daresbury co-hosted a pitching event with the LCR4 START…
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Manufacturing Britain’s Recovery Post COVID roundtable outcome
The Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) joined the panel for Heap & Partners, “Manufacturing Britain’s Recovery”…