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| Aug 11, 2026 | University of Melbourne and CSIRO Win Race2Space LOX Bipropellant Category | A three-person student team from the University of Melbourne has hot-fired a 3D printed regeneratively cooled liquid bipropellant rocket engine at Race2Space in the UK, taking first place in the competition’s liquid oxygen (LOX) bipropellan... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | NMIS 5G Trial Explores Future of Industrial Connectivity in Ayrshire | A collaborative project at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s (NMIS) Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine has demonstrated how private 5G mobile networks could support growing demand for secure, high-capacity c... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Airbus Leverages Wire‑DED to Produce Large Titanium Aircraft Parts | European multinational aerospace corporation Airbus is adopting wire‑Directed Energy Deposition (w‑DED), a 3D printing technique, to manufacture large titanium components for its aircraft. Unlike other 3D printing technologies, w‑DED is pra... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | How Armada Is Using 3D Printing to Make Ships More Fuel Efficient | UK-based maritime technology company Armada Technologies has installed its Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier using a 3D printed component, as part of its effort to reduce the ecological impact of... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Robot Dog Trial Could Be the Future of Whisky Warehouse Innovation | In a first for the Scotch whisky industry, a new trial is exploring whether advanced robotics could help identify small but potentially expensive ethanol leaks in warehouses.
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is validatin... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Comment | Scotland’s Deep Tech Opportunity | Scotland has a longstanding reputation for punching above its weight when it comes to science and engineering – supported not only by our world-class academic institutions, but also a strong ecosystem of spin-outs and start-ups. This is par... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Report: Glasgow Space Cluster Attracts £208M Enterprise Value | The Digital Economy team at Glasgow City Council has published a new spotlight report on Glasgow’s Space Tech Cluster – the second instalment in its Why Glasgow? series – setting out the city region’s growing strengths across satellite manu... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Malin Marine Consultants and NMIS complete MariLight 2.0 with verified emissions and lead-time reductions | Malin Marine Consultants (MMC), part of the Malin Group, working with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), has completed the second phase of the Marine Vessel Lightweighting programme, MariLight 2.0. A redesigned tapping ri... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Fresh Investment for NMIS Semiconductor Packaging Centre | Plans for a national hub for the development of advanced semiconductor packaging are now underway, following the announcement of a £160 million investment from the UK Government in Glasgow City Region Innovation Zone (GCRIZ) projects.
Led b... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Navigating the Future: Innovations in Cultivated Meat and Marine Tracking | In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and sustainability, two recent studies shine a light on the future of food production and marine conservation. One focuses on cultivated meat, a promising alternative to traditional livestock far... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Over Half of Scotland’s Coastal Vessels Go Untracked | Over half of vessels operating in Scotland’s coastal waters are effectively “invisible” to standard maritime tracking systems, according to a new Heriot-Watt study.
The researchers found that only 43% of vessels within 10 km of the Scottish... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Movers & Shakers | March 2025 | Welcome to the March 2025 edition of DIGIT’s Movers & Shakers!
Each month, our Movers & Shakers feature gives you the low-down on recent news in the Scottish tech ecosystem.
Last month saw plenty of major awards being won, some top ... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | £9M for Semiconductor Manufacturing Boost for Scotland | A new R&D development designed to support the growth of semiconductor packaging has received a £9 million funding injection, helping to reshore a critical part of the UK’s £500 million electrification supply chain and create new opportu... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Scotland's Tech Landscape: A Flourishing Ecosystem of Innovation and Growth | Scotland's tech scene is buzzing. It's a vibrant tapestry woven with innovation, ambition, and collaboration. In February 2025, the Scottish tech ecosystem showcased its strength through a series of significant developments. From strategic ... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Movers & Shakers | February 2025 | Welcome to the February 2025 edition of DIGIT’s Movers and Shakers!
Each month, our Movers and Shakers feature gives you the low-down on recent news in the Scottish tech ecosystem.
This August has been another bumper month, with many innova... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | New Digital Manufacturing Centre Opens in Ayrshire | A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies is officially opening in North Ayrshire as part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
The Digital Process Manufacturing C... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Bridging the Skills Gap: The Future of Shipbuilding in the Age of AI | The shipbuilding industry stands at a crossroads. As technology advances, the demand for skilled workers is shifting. A recent report from the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) highlights this urgent need. The report emphasiz... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Navigating AI Skills Gap Critical for Future of Shipbuilding | Addressing anticipated skills shortages in AI, robotics, and automation is essential to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according to a new report by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of ... |
| Nov 10, 2024 | A New Dawn for Sustainable Manufacturing in Scotland | Scotland is stepping into a new era. A £5.5 million investment is set to reshape the landscape of sustainable manufacturing. The ReMake Value Retention Centre (RVRC) will rise in the Glasgow region, nestled within the National Manufacturing... |
| Nov 6, 2024 | NMIS Announces New £5.5M Scots Sustainable Manufacturing Hub | A new £5.5 million centre in the Glasgow region aims to support the transition to net zero while driving substantial UK economic impact. By promoting circular economy practices to reduce waste and emissions, the centre could help reshore su... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | NMIS Makes Two New Leadership Appointments | The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has bolstered its senior management team with a a new chief strategy and commercial officer (CSCO) and chief technology officer (CTO).
Siobhan Campbell and Coreen McCubbin join as CSCO an... |
| Sep 7, 2024 | Blossoming Innovations: The Intersection of 3D Printing and Rehabilitation | In a world where technology meets compassion, innovation blooms. The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has partnered with Orlando Ely, a visionary entrepreneur, to create a therapeutic device that aims to change lives. This c... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | NMIS Supports Young Innovator With New 3D-printed Therapy Device | The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has partnered with Orlando Ely, an entrepreneur and winner of Innovate UK’s 2023 Young Innovators award, to help develop a 3D-printed therapeutic device for stroke sufferers.
The therapy ... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Glasgow Fudge Maker Embraces Digital Twin Technology | An advanced digital replica of its Glasgow confectionery factory could help family-run business, Aldomak, streamline manufacturing processes and increase capacity, creating as much as 2,400 kilograms of fudge from a single production line w... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | DIGIT Movers and Shakers | June 2024 | Welcome to the June edition of DIGIT Movers and Shakers, 2024!
Every month, our Movers and Shakers feature gives you the low-down on recent news in the Scottish tech ecosystem, from recruitment and partnerships to expansions and awards.
Thi... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | NMIS Bolster Board With Two Industry Veterans | The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has strengthened its non-executive board with the appointment of Neil Logan and Allan Cook CBE.
The duo bring ‘extensive leadership in engineering, manufacturing and digital entrepreneurs... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | DIGIT Deal Roundup | May 2024 | Welcome to the latest edition of the DIGIT Deal Roundup.
Last month, Scotland’s tech sector saw some big funding wins in cleantech, the space sector, and the broader innovation economy.
For a recap on those standout stories, here’s our roun... |
| May 8, 2024 | Initiatives for Next-gen Manufacturing in Scotland Get £14M Boost | A trio of manufacturing-oriented research initiatives, led by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), have received a £14 million funding boost through the Glasgow City Region Innovation Accelerator programme.
The three projec... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | New Forging Research Hub Launched in Renfrewshire | Scotland’s reputation as a beacon of manufacturing and engineering innovation has been strenghtened with the launch of an industry scale, fully digitally enabled, forging research platform at the University of Strathclyde’s Advance Forging ... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Scottish companies advance sustainable manufacturing with £1 million 3D printing funding | A £1 million support project from the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has enabled over 100 small and medium scottish manufacturing firms to leverage industrial additive manufacturing.
The three-year Additive Manufacturing B... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Scottish SMEs Receive £1M to Explore Additive Manufacturing | A £1 million project has encouraged more than 100 small to medium sized enterprises across Scotland’s manufacturing industry to explore the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) techniques – industrial 3D printing – that could add econom... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | NMIS Project to Bring High-value 3D Printing to UK Manufacturing | Technology being developed by a global consortium of companies and academic institutions could revolutionise the use of industrial additive manufacturing – also known as 3D printing – in the UK, bringing the advanced manufacturing of high-v... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | DIGIT’s Movers and Shakers June 2023 | Welcome to DIGIT’s Movers and Shakers for June 2023.
Here, we’ll go through some of the major partnerships, recruitments, appointments, and expansions seen in the Scottish Tech ecosystem throughout the month of June.
This month’s issue feat... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | Skyrora tests new 3D printed 70kN rocket engine in preparation for commercial launch to orbit | Edinburgh-based private rocket manufacturer Skyrora has begun full-duration testing to qualify the updated design of its 3D printed 70kN rocket engine. Skyrora’s Skyprint 2 3D printers have been used to 3D print the new rocket engines, repo... |
| Oct 13, 2022 | NMIS Membership Programme Seeks to Tackle Manufacturing Challenges | The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has welcomed its first group of members from the global manufacturing, engineering, and technology sectors to its membership programme.
Based at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Dist... |
| Oct 7, 2022 | DIGIT Movers and Shakers | September 2022 | Recruitment The Scotland 5G Centre
The Scotland 5G Centre has appointed three Business Engagement Managers to the S5GConnect Team – the Centre’s core programme deploying regionally relevant 5G innovation hubs and testbeds across Scotland.
A... |
| Jun 9, 2022 | New Ayrshire Technology Centre to Help Aid Scots Net Zero Ambitions | The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by Strathclyde Uni, has announced that it will open a new Ayrshire technology centre.
NMIS is working in partnership with North Ayrshire Council and deep tech innovation organis... |
| Feb 10, 2022 | NMIS-led consortium set to develop new hybrid DED 3D printing technology | An additive manufacturing consortium including Airbus, Safran Landing Systems, and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has started working on a new hybrid directed energy deposition (DED) 3D printing process for the aerospa... |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Consortium led by Aker Offshore Wind secures blade recycling pilot project funding | Consortium led by Aker Offshore Wind secures blade recycling pilot project funding Thu, Nov 18, 2021 08:00 CET
A UK Government grant has been secured for an innovative pilot to develop the UK’s first wind blade turbine recycling plant.
The ... |
| Oct 15, 2021 | DIGIT Movers and Shakers | September 2021 | Recruitment The National Robotarium and Innovate UK
The National Robotarium has marked a major milestone with the appointment of its first chief executive officer.
Stewart Miller, former chief technology officer at Innovate UK, has been con... |
| Aug 12, 2021 | World-renowned Scottish Research Centre Opening an Office in Sheffield | The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, is opening an office in Sheffield.
This will provide local forging and forming houses with easy access to suppor... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Strathclyde University and NMIS to receive share of £15.8m AMCF funding for 3D printing project | Scottish-based Strathclyde University has secured a portion of a £15.8 million challenge fund for a collaborative project with National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
Working with NMIS, Strathclyde University will train staff from... |
| NMIS Engineers Demonstrate Manufacturing Pathway for Copper Rocket Nozzles | A team of engineers at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has demonstrated a manufacturing pathway for copper rocket nozzles using high-pressure cold spray (HPCS) technology. The results point to the technique’s potential ... |
