Plant & Works Engineering April 2022

12 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk April 2022 Insight – Talking Industry T alking Industry’s five-man international panel comprised some regular panellists, along with some appearing for the first time. Speakers dialled in from the US, Israel, France, Scotland...and Essex. First-time panellist Jonathan Orr from R&D Advisors, is a Chartered Engineer and innovation specialist with over 25 years in specialist engineering, holding senior positions in GE, Ametek and Oxford Instruments. Before covering his specialist subject of financial incentives and tax credits for research and development towards the end of the event, he provided a short general overview. He commented: “I was excited to join this panel was because the Internet of Things and 5G are clearly at the cutting edge of both industrial and domestic innovation. R&D Advisors help businesses gain access to the funding options, whether you’re a start-up or whether you’re a small business or a large business - funding to help accelerate innovation in these particular areas. “The UK Government has injected £10 Talking Industry: Development funding for tentative small steps in IIOT On 15 February, Talking Industry covered a range of topics around the general umbrella of IIOT, Communications & 5G. Talking Industry’s Andy Pye reports. Talking Industry