Since the 18th century, Scotland has been synonymous with manufacturing and engineering prowess. Once a rural agricultural economy, many of its leading inventors and innovators sparked the scientific and technological advances that helped kickstart the industrial revolution.
From James Watt's steam engine, through to the textile factories of Paisley and the shipyards in Govan, manufacturing is now as closely linked to the identity of bonnie Scotland as tartan, whisky and the Loch Ness monster.
Now, we’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, where data, automation and artificial intelligence present transformative opportunities for manufacturing businesses of all sizes, from the Scottish Borders to Shetland.
