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In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, the quest for efficiency and quality is never-ending. One method that has gained significant traction in recent years is Poka-Yoke, a Japanese term that translates to "mistake-proofing." This approach aims to eliminate errors in production processes, thereby enhancing overall productivity and quality. In this blog post, we will explore the principles of Poka-Yoke, its applications in various industries, and how it can transform your p

A recent FT article highlights the lack of domestic late stage investment in the UK. Is there anything we can do to stem the flow? A recent FT article highlighted a growing trend: UK biotech firms are increasingly being acquired byUS pharma and biotech companies after early discovery. Some telling data points from recent reporting: In 2025, and for the third consecutive year, no UK biotech companies IPO’d in London, while the vast majority of life-science listings and late-st

graduates do have better employment prospects on average - but it now comes bundled with mounting debt and a weakening jobs market...

European Commission proposed a new EU Biotech Act: a broad regulatory framework designed to make Europe a more competitive ...

You can’t control the environment - but you can design systems that don’t collapse when it misbehaves.

Here's what caught our attention... 2026 feels like a year where a lot of “future of manufacturing” ideas stop being slides and start becoming factories, workflows, and supply chains. To kick the year off, I thought I’d list a few of the developments coming over the next 12 months that have caught my attention… 🔹 Manufacturing moves off-planet UK start-up Space Forge have launched a 1,000°C furnace into orbit to test semiconductor manufacturing in microgravity. Why? It enabl

...implies UK manufacturers are currently being supported more by local demand than by global competitiveness

addressing the “valley of death” between proving the product works and producing it at scale.

UK manufacturers face a strategic turning point. Do we wait for uncertainty to pass?

High-mix, low-volume manufacturing (HMLV) is one of the most powerful engines of the British economy; and one of the quietest.

George considers how Poka-yoke already impacts your day-to-day living.

A short note on the risks and benefits of using chat gpt