Making value apparent - we're connecting capabilities to enable Internet of Things adoption

On 19th May the Pitch-In programme hosted the fourth session in its series of online mini-events: Successful innovation in manufacturing using the Internet of Things. The event demonstrated how digitalisation and the adoption of IoT can transform efficiencies, and in particular how low-cost automation, collaborative analytics, and strategic digitalisation processes can be implemented in small, medium and large manufacturing companies.

On 12th May, our third online dissemination event took place: The Internet of Things in Smart Cities and Smart Regions. Attendees were able to find out about key projects that have investigated the barriers to the adoption of IoT in Smart Cities and Smart Regions and methods for overcoming these barriers.

The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge, has launched a new executive training course called: The new era of customer experience: Optimising engagement across digital, physical and social channels. A 10% discount is offered to the Pitch-In network.

The project produced a detailed report of the current skills deficit around IoT and related Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Revolution technologies, as well as an analysis of what skills will be required in the workplace of 2030.

This project will provide trial versions of the Elements Platform (a simple plug and play IoT platform for SME manufacturers) to manufacturers and monitor the subsequent adoption rate of the full Elements Platform.

Developing a ‘smart’ solution for commercial buildings to reduce unnecessary heating within empty rooms.

The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge, has launched a new executive training course called: The new era of customer experience: Optimising engagement across digital, physical and social channels.

A final review of the Pitch-In programme, this conference marks the culmination of the three-year programme which has encouraged uptake of IoT technologies through collaborations between universities and industry. Join us to find out how we have demonstrated the value of IoT to the UK's Industrial Strategy, the major findings and lessons learned.

A team at the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge is piloting an executive education course from 15-17th June in Cambridge sponsored by Pitch-In.

Oxford University has several spaces and programmes from which industry and start-ups can base themselves to access IoT expertise from across the University.

The IfM is a division of the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering. IfM Education and Consultancy Services (IfM ECS) provides consultancy and executive and professional development.

The National Centre for Energy Systems Integration (CESI) at Newcastle University brings together energy experts from around the world to help unravel the energy network and understand future supply and demand.