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The article provides information on requirement of big data in aerospace and defense industries including role of data scientists. Topics discussed include views of Becky McCarty, the airline's manager of data management for Tech Ops on the same; standards of intellectual property and datasharing for genuine information exchanges; aerospace market; and system interconnectivity.

The article focuses on the pharmaceutical industry regarding its attempt to use big data to address the issue of rising costs and a falling behind in efficiency. It mentions of the British pharmaceutical sector is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the region in terms of providing employment and economic value. It adds that despite of its size the pharmaceutical industry has been slow in relation to other sectors in tackling with its own inefficiencies.

The article offers information on the economic aspects of the plastic industry in Great Britain. It informs that Great Britain has been credited for being the birthplace of commercial plastics industry in the 119th Century and for discovering polythene, states that plastic manufacturer Barkley Plastics has an experience of Far East competition of manufacturing and highlights the results of survey of plastics in the country which show that the plastic industry has place on progressing industry.

In this article, the author reviews Great Britain aerospace industry. It discusses operations of Rolls-Royce, Bombardier and Airbus generates 24.2 billion pound annually to contribute in economy and employment for 100,000 people. It mentions role of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg for survival of aerospace sector during recession and as economy grower. It also mentions technological domination by upcoming airliner the 787 Dreamliner and the A380 from Boeing.

The article discusses maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) growth rates in India and China. Topics discussed include expectations from India to have a large number of in-service aircraft, forecasting for taking shares of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM-equipped Airbus A320neo-family aircraft and increase in spending of China for MRO growth.

The article reports that according to Aviation Week's Commercial Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast, there will be an increase in the growth of commercial aviation MRO segment in 2017. Topics discussed include generating the largest MRO expenditures, expectation of the MRO segment to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Comments from Mark Smith, group president of U.S. based line maintenance specialist STS Aviation, are also included.

The article reports on the complaint filed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an airline trade organization, against original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for anticompetitive practices in the aftermarket services segment. Topics covered include a statement from IATA Director General Tony Tyler regarding the complaint and the concerns expressed by carrier executives which prompted an investigation by European Commission's (EC) Directorate General for Competition.

The article reports on an aftermarket services program for airlines operating aircraft, called SelectCare, launched by aero engines maker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. in an attempt to increase its share of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services segment. SelectCare is being pitched as an additional services option to its comprehensive TotalCare offering and the more basic MRO Services package.

The article offers information on the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow held in Farnborough, England from in July 2014. Topics discussed include BAE Systems announced the aviation technology used by military pilots to be made available in commercial cockpits, Prime Minister David Cameron announced 1.1 billion pounds funding to the Great Britain Armed Forces and failure of the American manufactured aircraft F-35 Hurricane II fighter jet to follow the desired narrative.

An interview is presented with Nick Shields, Director of the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) who discusses the future of manufacturing in Scotland. Topics discussed include trends emerging at Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service, growth areas of Scottish manufacturing SMAS with real potential for job creation and other economic benefits, and steps taken to cope up with skills shortage in Scotland.

The article reports on the North Sea oil, a mixture of hydrocarbons, comprising liquid oil and natural gas, produced from oil reservoirs beneath the North Sea. It states that various industry challenges could look to enter waters after the offshore oil & gas sector in North Sea continues its revenues generation. It also presents the statement of Nick Shields, director of the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS), concerning Scotland's expertise in extracting resources.

The article discusses the referendum for an independent Scotland to be held on September 18, 2014, and how the split will affect manufacturing industries in Scotland. Topics include the reindustrialisation plan of Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, which aims to increase its manufacturing and boost employment, the opposition for independence by businesses such as retailer Sainsbury's and defence company BAE Systems and the reluctance of a majority of Scottish businesses to discuss the issue.

The article discusses the impact of Tesla Gigafactory, an under-construction lithium ion battery factory, on electric vehicle industry. It presents the views of Tesla's chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk, concerning redefinment of electric vehicle landscape. It also informs about South Korean giant LG Chem plans to build a Megafactory in Nanjing, China, to produce lithium batteries.

The article focuses on Google Inc. regarding its Google Glass, a technological innovation in the field of communications, and its impact on manufacturing processes across the globe. As mentioned, the Google Glass is aimed to revolutionize everything from engineering to healthcare and is expected to make our lives better. It also mentions that manufacturing is all set to benefit from the innovation of wearable technologies.

The article focuses on graphene development in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the grant of 50 million pounds offered by the government for graphene development in 2011 to establish itself as world leader, additional 14 million pounds granted by Chancellor George Osborne to a Graphene Applications Innovation Centre, located in the Centre for Process Innovation technology center and graphene manufacturer Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) expects to develop applications in coatings.

In this article, the author focuses on how British shoemaker Dr. Martins has increased its dividends by emphasizing on consumer end of the business and also mentions that the shoe maker employs traditional manufacturing process involving cutting leather to the stitching.

The article focuses on furniture maker Herman Miller headquartered in Wiltshire, England, which has won Manufacturing Award 2013 in Supply Chain Excellence Category and mentions that maker has considered numerous environmental conditions such as water leakage monitoring during construction.