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Design and Manufacturing

We celebrate innovation in designing, developing and making the things people need. We focus on opportunities for engineering and technology. Bringing together experts from industry, academia and government, we deliver programmes of activity, inspired by issues of the day and innovation around manufacturing and design, from robotics to sustainability and beyond.

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Delivering net zero through digital
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Engineering a more resilient world
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Reports and white papers

Sustainable manufacturing: can it deliver net zero through digitalisation?

In this EngShort we look at the UK manufacturing industry’s challenge to delivering net zero and the role digitisation can play in enabling it to become carbon neutral.

How can we bridge the gap between finance, sustainability and digital transformation?

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Government policy and submissions

We inform and influence policymakers on a variety of engineering and technology issues through expert guidance, consultations and collaborations.

Sustainable manufacturing

Manufacturing has a big part to play in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This page brings together our thought leadership reports, webinars and other resources to help engineers embrace resource productivity and deliver success with the combination of digital and sustainable solutions.
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Expert Panels

Meet the current members of our Design and Manufacturing thought leadership panels.

Sector newsletters

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Contact us

Find out more about the Strategic Engagement & Partnerships (SEP) team and know who to contact with any questions related to IET thought leadership.

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