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Cambridge Tech Podcast, Show Notes 13: We’re all in manufacturing now

This week we chat with Tim Minshall, who is the Dr John C Taylor Professor of Innovation and Head of Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge.



In a wide-ranging conversation we discuss a breadth of topics covering engineering, manufacturing and innovation, including:


  • Why he carries a kettle switch around with him!

  • The role of Ifm

  • Investor sentiment for manufacturing vs. software

  • The German model of medium-sized firms

  • The perception of engineering and the knock-on effect at school level

  • STEM and skills supply

  • Logistics and supply chain

  • Sustainability

  • Can Cambridge make a difference?

  • Tim’s upcoming book


You can follow the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge on Medium


To listen and subscribe, search for ‘Cambridge Tech Podcast’ on your favourite podcasting platform or visit cambridgetechpodcast.com.

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