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Last week, WMG was proud to sponsor, exhibit, and speak at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. The event brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from across the agri-tech supply chain, including innovative SMEs, investors, and policymakers. A key moment was our discussion with Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, exploring both short and long-term challenges in the sector. This session also allowed us to present the Warwick Agri-Tech strategy and the steps we're taking to support the industry in tackling these barriers. WMG also led an insightful panel with experts from across the agri-tech space, focusing on how collaboration can reduce fragmentation and how government, policymakers, and regulators can help address sector-wide challenges. A special thanks to Jamie Dewhurst of J&A Growers, Christopher Chavasse of Muddy Machines, and Garry Myatt of PP Control and Automation for their valuable contributions. It was an inspiring two days, and WMG leaves the summit with new connections and fresh momentum to drive the future of agri-tech. WMG, University of Warwick Emilio Loo Monardez Alicia Feledziak

At WMG, we’re proud to be advancing the future of energy storage and playing a crucial role in the electrification of transport. We remain committed to collaborating with industry to push the boundaries of sustainable innovation. “For the first time, we’ve been able to use lab x-ray sources to study battery cell degradation under real operating conditions, without compromising the cell to do so,” explained Louis Piper, Professor of Battery Innovation at WMG. “This pioneering approach has enabled us to study prototype cells under conditions equivalent to driving a car on the motorway and acceleration. The information gathered means we can adapt design solutions to suppress degradation and improve battery performance and lifetime to benefit industry partners in the UK and beyond.” Read the full article! 👇 #Electrification #BatteryResearch #BatteryInnovation Melanie Loveridge Eleni Fiamegkou Nickil Shah Ashok S. Menon Matthew Ogley Galo J Paez Fajardo James Gott David Walker Geoff West WMG, University of Warwick University of Warwick

𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗩) 📢📢✔ Named 'Safety Pool™ Studio', this online road scenario creation platform was developed by our Safety Autonomy Research Group for 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗩 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁🧠 Worldwide users can now 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗩𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.💻 The scenarios will be used for virtual testing by the AV ecosystem to test and replicate potential road situations and assess their products’ safe and timely response to road incidents as part of post-deployment monitoring of the AVs. 📝 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹™ 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼?🎮 🛡 Create a more diverse set of road scenarios based on your experience or imagination 🛡 Share your expectation of AV safety to influence the development of AV 🛡 Make the safety assurance process of AV more inclusive and accessible 🛡 Use your voice to transform and envision a safe AV future 🎮 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/eu6Qc8H5 If you would like to contribute to this project , please email SafeAutonomy@warwick.ac.uk WMG, University of Warwick Siddartha Khastgir #AutomatedVehicle #AV #Safety #VirtualTesting

Warwick Agritech will be participating in the “World Agritech Innovation Summit” session in London next Monday 30th September and Tuesday 1st October. https://lnkd.in/eZUdZetK I will be a panellist on a breakout session alongside innovative companies and look forward to answering your questions and would be happy to have a pre- or post-session conversation with you. Join us to discover how Warwick Agritech is working with industry to support technology developers to bridge the TRL “valley of death,” accelerate innovation, and support technology adoption for growers, including real industrial use cases.

Dr Kogila Balakrishnan, our Director of Client & Business Development, is heading to Malaysia next week to share her expertise with academics and representatives for the Malaysian government ministries at a sustainable transport seminar at the Universiti Malaya. #FutureofTransport #Malaysia

“WMG has been an outstanding source of support, helping us bring new services to market and accelerate our move towards sustainable manufacturing.” – Peter Davies, CEO, James Lister & Sons 📢 Calling all West Midlands SME manufacturers! 📢 Are you looking to minimise energy costs, improve productivity, or reduce your scope 3 emissions? The Net Zero Innovation Network from WMG is here to help you. We offer grant funding, expert technical support, and tools to guide your business toward a sustainable future. What could you gain? ✅ Grants up to £100,000 for energy-efficient machinery and solutions ✅ 5-day innovation project support to help reduce costs and increase productivity ✅ Net-zero roadmap workshop for a tailored sustainability plan 📅 Join us in Dudley next month for an exclusive, in-person event for SME manufacturers in the West Midlands. 🎯 Requirements: This programme is exclusively for SMEs based in Birmingham, Solihull, the Black Country, or Coventry. 📞 Contact Jo on 07442953375 to check eligibility before registering. Let’s work together. #Sustainability #NetZero #SMEManufacturing #GreenManufacturing #Innovation #WestMidlands

Join us for an exciting exploration of the future of manufacturing! 🚀 We're excited to invite you to the Trustworthy Systems for Manufacturing - The Future event, hosted by the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) at the University of Warwick. 📅 When: Monday, 30th September 📍 Where: Radcliffe Conference Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry This afternoon event will bring together industry leaders, academics, and experts to delve into cutting-edge topics like trustworthy distributed systems, cybersecurity, and how these innovations are shaping the next generation of manufacturing. Expect insightful talks, a lively panel discussion, and plenty of opportunities to ask the experts your burning questions. We’ll wrap up with a networking reception – the perfect chance to connect with peers from across academia and industry! Don't miss out – Come and join the conversation on the future of manufacturing! 👥 https://bit.ly/3XEyJ98

Join us for an insightful event on the Electrification of Transport: The Contribution of Robotics & Automation! 🧠 Expert speakers will provide an overview of the current situation, future expectations, challenges and opportunities. Discover how you can use robot applications to take your business to the next level. 📈 This event will explore the critical role robotics and automation play in advancing the electrification of transport. Learn from industry experts, discover cutting-edge innovations, and see how these technologies are driving the future of mobility. 📅 Date: September 26, 2024 🕒 Time: 09:00 AM - 13:30 PM BST 📍 Location: University of Warwick, Coventry Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of transportation 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gRCdvNur #Electrification #Transport #Robotics #Automation #WMG #FutureOfMobility #Innovation

Are you an SME manufacturer curious about robotics? 🤖   Discover how automation systems can help you to deliver products and stay ahead of the competition. 👇 Mike Wilson #Robotics #Automation #WestMidlands

Micromobility 2024 at WMG, University of Warwick was a great showcase for the evolution of urban transport with plenty of electric vehicle and cleantech companies, I was even lucky enough to try out a few of the vehicles. Big thanks to Eskuta, all the exhibitors and to Charlie Ward and team for organising. Del DelaRonde Emma Ward Dirk Schaefer Nigel Hall David Plumb Tim Hart Rachel Davis MTD Precision Engineering JALTEK SYSTEMS LIMITED EBCO ebikes Composite Braiding Ltd Jason Hier University of Warwick Adam Walters Olivia Mackay Oliver Walmsley Isobel Clark