Steve Foxley

CEO Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult / CEng FIMechE. Born at 332ppm. Goal to lead innovation & address climate change; views are my own

[Steve Foxley @StevenFoxley]

The UK’s first investment zone 👍

[HM Treasury @hmtreasury]

This week we announced that South Yorkshire would become the UK's first investment zone.

Listen to economist Andy Haldane & the president of Boeing UK, Maria Laine, on why investment zones are crucial & why they're backing the future of cities such as Sheffield.

[High Value Manufacturing Catapult @HVM_Catapult]

🎉Congratulations to Peter Thompson, one of our NEDs @HVM_Catapult on being awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours for his services to science & tech! Proud to have his leadership shaping UK innovation & manufacturing. @NPL
https://t.co/KuAGo3Oqkh

[Ben Chu @BenChu_]

The Climate Change Committee warns today the UK's adoption of electric vehicles is now tracking slightly below its net zero pathway, having been tracking above it until 2022.

The electric share of new vehicles sold was 16.5% in 2023, below the 19% the CCC had pencilled in...

[Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre @TheAMRC]

Fantastic to see apprenticeships and skills at the @AMRCtraining being showcased to a special guest who visited earlier today.

[Oliver Coppard @olivercoppard]

South Yorkshire already has the biggest clean tech cluster in the UK.

This is yet another sign of confidence in our unique expertise at the cutting edge of the industries of the future.

@RollsRoyce

https://t.co/Btfvru3zY8

[Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre @TheAMRC]

The @MACHexhibition seminar hall was standing room only for our talk yesterday from Gavin Hill, senior theme lead for digital.

"The digital thread implies we have data, valuable data and this is crucial."

Find out more about the #DigitalThread👉 https://t.co/4O2CT40CNO

[Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre @TheAMRC]

“It really speaks to innovation, which is at the heart of my department, Science, Innovation and Technology," said @michelledonelan, Secretary of State for @SciTechgovuk, describing our stand at #MACH2024 after visiting earlier today.

Thank you for coming to see us 🤝

[Steve Foxley @StevenFoxley]

@BenChu_ Excellent thread - feels like a blip to me. Slowly the UK infrastructure is getting better

[Steve Foxley @StevenFoxley]

@CollingwoodSK Either:

Bob Mortimer on Off Menu
Or
Peter Capaldi on Where there’s a will, there’s a wake

[Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre @TheAMRC]

Looking for a fresh start this Easter? Hatch exciting career plans with @TheAMRC. Become a technical lead in composite machining, development engineer, university teacher (@AMRCtraining), or senior project engineer (renewables).

Explore our vacancies: https://t.co/lw3Jc9DU3n

[WRStirling 🇺🇦 @WRStirling]

Good to host event ⁦@BromptonBicycle⁩ with ⁦@INVISTA⁩ ⁦@TheAMRC⁩ ⁦@ABBRobotics_UK⁩ ⁦@EssentraC⁩ and more to discuss #netzero manufacturing. So much work to do to decarbonise #ukmfg

[Steve Foxley @StevenFoxley]

What a cracking weekend of sport! #IrelandRugby #EnglandRugby #JoshuavsNgannou

They say things come in threes - F1 in Saudi?

[Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre @TheAMRC]

Proud to welcome Maria Laine @Boeing president for the UK, Ireland and Nordic region as a new visiting professor for @sheffielduni.

Her appointment brings value and experience to the wider university that students can learn from and builds closer ties with academia and industry.

[Mike Berners-Lee @MikeBernersLee]

SWC is looking for a CEO. A fabulous opportunity for just the right person. Join a pioneering organisation. Help us develop and extend our reach.
https://t.co/VhBhSVgXH4

[Steve Foxley @StevenFoxley]

Another great example of the brilliant work @theCCCuk do

[Simon Evans @DrSimEvans]

NEW ANALYSIS

UK emissions could 🚨rise by 15%🚨 if govt uses "surplus" to weaken next carbon budget, CCC warns

Wld make next budget much easier to meet – but put future goals at "very serious risk", says CCC

Its "unequivocal" advice? Don't do it.

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https://t.co/ZETzCeRnCu

[Ben Morgan @Benj_Morgan]

Cracking full house here at the brilliant @nikkenworld HQ in Rotherham today for @TheAMRC Partner day.

Great presentations from partners old and new - great leading edge innovation for #ukmfg!

@Dassault3DS @PTC @Leonardo_live @Plataine_IIoT @ProductiveMachi @VERICUT_CGTech

[Steve Foxley @StevenFoxley]

Great chance to join @TheAMRC

[Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre @TheAMRC]

We're hiring in Rotherham and Sheffield. Ready to redefine manufacturing's future with your talent?

Discover your next opportunity here: https://t.co/lw3Jc9DU3n

@HVM_Catapult | @sheffielduni

[Steve Foxley @StevenFoxley]

@LauraIHBennett @SheffMuseums That engine is so impressive when it’s in operation!

[Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre @TheAMRC]

#ThrowbackThursday: In November, we hosted the AMRC Summit on #NetZeroManufacturing. It explored strategies for #NetZero emissions, featuring expert insights and cutting-edge technology.

🌍 https://t.co/qhTAGTu9Sz

📽️ Take a look at the highlights:

[AMRC Training Centre @AMRCTraining]

Happy #NAW2024 🎉

This year it's a double celebration. We opened our doors 10 years ago and we've since collaborated with 400+ businesses to provide over 1700 #apprenticeships.

Read what Nikki Jones, Director, has to say 👉 https://t.co/HYL7J0wFtX

[Catapult Network @Catapult_UK]

Last week, @TheAMRC, part of @HVM_Catapult, welcomed Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, @darrenpjones MP, to its centre at @sheffielduni. His visit highlights the critical role of R&D and #innovation in shaping the future of UK manufacturing.