DPA’s May 2025 issue has arrived!

Launched late last year, the Industrial Strategy Skills Commission brought together leading minds from across education, training and industry to diagnose exactly what’s gone wrong with our skills system. And after months of evidence-gathering, the Commission has finally delivered its final verdict...Editor Sophia Bell takes a look at the key findings in this month's column (p. 4)

The NEC, Birmingham will once again become the home of manufacturing and engineering innovation, as Smart Manufacturing Week returns on 4-5 June 2025. For our cover story, we offer exclusive insights into what you can expect from the event (p. 34)

Finally, in January 2025, the UK Government announced new measures to unlock up to thirteen major wind projects as part of its Plan for Change. But with wind curtailment – the switching off of wind turbines – reaching record levels in 2024, how can we make the most of the energy generated? On page 28, Cressall explores the role that resistors can play in preventing the wastage of wind power.

Other features to look out for:
Linear motion brings paragliding VR ride to life (p. 8)
Brewing sustainability: How a coffee manufacturer cut energy costs by 72% (p. 22)
How to monitor hydrogen effectively (p. 26)
Video of the Month: What's next for UK robotics: ABB's new MD
Top tips to improve your next electric drive system’s performance (p. 12)
How Mitsubishi Electric helped to redevelop a biomethane gas-to-grid injection unit (p. 30)
The benefits of plastic vs metal enclosures: A 10-step guide (p. 20)

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