Pera
Technology Centre
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0PB
UK
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Falling costs signal future success of RFID
It is the high cost of RFID technology, rather than the considerable technical challenges, which is the biggest obstacle for industry-wide adoption.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 23 November 2006
Products knowledge transfer network launched
The Electronics Enabled Products Knowledge Transfer Network is designed to benefit a large section of UK industry including electronics users within defence, automotive and aerospace sectors.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 21 June 2006
Advisory service increases manufacturer's profits
The Manufacturing Advisory Service and iFactory have provided a UK company with increased customer opportunities and reduced lead times with subsequently increased profits.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 24 June 2005
Pera gains 3yr MAS contract
UK's East Midlands Development Agency has awarded a contract to Pera to extend the activities of the East Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) for the next three years.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 11 April 2005
Recyclable plastics make reinforcements
A 12-month research project undertaken by Pera Innovation has shown that recycled plastic can be successfully used as a reinforcement medium for high pressure engineering applications.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 29 November 2004
Industry guru to introduce 'Viable Vision' concept
Dr Eli Goldratt, the industry guru and successful author behind the world renowned book 'The Goal', is to bring his 'Viable Vision' concept to industrial and distribution businesses in the UK.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 20 July 2004
Advisory service boosts furniture sales 20%
Intervention by MAS has resulted in a 20% increase in value of sales for a Lincolnshire based nursery furniture and play equipment manufacturer through more effective parts and materials control.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 19 May 2004
MAS intervention increases production capacity 20%
After a training presentation on Lean Manufacturing principles, a forklift manufacturer reorganised production areas and raised production capacity by 20%.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 7 April 2004
Factory and product 'makeover' wins new orders
Addressing design certification won new orders; a factory services equipment provider now wishes to radically redesign their product and production processes, aided by a manufacturing advisory firm.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 25 March 2004
Companies reap global innovation benefits
A recent survey undertaken by UK's 'The Engineer' magazine, in association with Pera, has shown that companies that are engaging in a global innovation strategy are reaping the benefits.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 23 March 2004
Contract to ease access to European research funds
A consortium of companies has won an Office of Science and Technology Contract to develop and manage a one-stop information shop on the EU's Sixth Framework Programme.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 8 January 2004
MAS helps companies add GBP 90,000 value per year
MAS East Midlands, UK, has proved to be a tremendous success during its first 16 months, with companies fully engaging with the service adding value of on average GBP 90,000 per year.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 18 September 2003
'Innovation Factory' to give fast-track support
The East Midland's "Innovation Factory", which will provide SMEs within the region with fast track support for business acceleration, is to be launched at the Pera Innovation Park.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 16 April 2003
Access given to global technology information
A revolutionary new website for British businesseswas unveiled today in London by Lord Sainsbury, UK Minister of State for Science and Innovation.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 23 May 2002
Centre offers 'hands-on' advice and support
Trade and Industry Secretary The Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt has announced a new centre for excellence offering hands-on advice and support for manufacturers in the East Midlands.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 23 April 2002
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