Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0, the future of industry, is bound to the Internet of Things. Successful companies adapt, test, prepare and define what the future of manufacturing looks like.
There is no better place to do this than the West Midlands.
Already, the local area is home to global players who are taking advantage of everything the West Midlands has to offer to future proof their developments. Rolls-Royce Control Systems and Tata Consultancy Services have expanded their long-standing partnership in order to exploit future data innovation opportunities
Here, you can find the UK’s only 5G testbed. This, coupled with intelligent projects and innovation centres, helps start-ups and those investing in the UK to get their plans up and running. Innovation is key, and we have the infrastructure and resources to help you get there.
5G Testbed
The West Midlands is the UK’s first multi-city 5G testbed, paving the way for the future rollout of 5G across the country – connecting people and businesses like never before. It means the West Midlands is the first region in the UK ready to trial new 5G applications and services at scale. It is a unique opportunity for companies to capitalise on a project that is a global first.
5prinG
5G is coming. It is such a large, all-encompassing innovation that we don’t expect you to do it alone. 5prinG led the way in helping businesses incorporate 5G into their offerings. The commercial innovation centre worked with hundreds of organisations to develop 5G technology and products that took advantage of the next-gen connectivity on offer.
MFM and university research
Our outstanding industrial and technological heritage means the West Midlands is well-placed to facilitate the research required for Industry 4.0 through our world-class universities.
Companies here can also test their products and ideas in real-world scenarios. Midlands Future Mobility (MFM) has built one of the best Connected Autonomous Vehicle testbeds across 200 miles of roads in Coventry, Solihull and Birmingham.
Other Internet of Things incubators can give access to office space, exposure, mentorship and access to cutting-edge facilities. Speak to our sector contact to find out why the West Midlands is the right place to kickstart your business.
Free support services
We bring together a project team from relevant organisations across the region. This team includes property agents, recruitment consultants, public sector departments and universities. It delivers a comprehensive support package to quickly and easily help you establish and scale your business in the UK.
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