Dive into innovation with DPA’s March issue!

Demand for digital skills surged in 2022, according to new research. Yet, having emerged from a pandemic-induced slump, many businesses found themselves struggling to recruit the early career talent they needed to match their ambitions for growth. In this month’s column, I explore a new government initiative to tackle this issue (p. 4).

Meanwhile, DPA celebrates the UK businesses leading the way in driving innovation and inspiring the next generation of engineers in a brand-new supplement (p. 28-34).

And finally, we give our readers the chance to meet the inventor. In the 1990s, Magnus Kellström, Development Engineer of SKF, invented a completely new kind of bearing. His ideas are still changing the world, one revolution at a time. Here, DPA sits down with Magnus to learn more about his journey and what he calls a 'magical potion' for machines (p. 8).

Plus, don’t forget to check out these key stories:
• From "nice to have" to necessity (p. 16)
• 3D printing: Current impact and future opportunities (p. 24)
• Sourcing components: Diving into digital innovation (p. 37)
• Meet the Director: Q&A with Technidrive's David Strain (p. 28)
• Decentralised drive architecture delivers benefits for automated systems (p. 14)
• The advantages of virtual testing in automotive engineering (p. 26)

I hope you enjoy the issue! You can grab your free digital copy here.

Do let me know what you think, and if you think there are any specific topics we should be covering. Email me at sophia.bell@imlgroup.co.uk.