UK Instrumentation & Control Manufacturing Sector: A report highlighting the dynamics of this industry and its vital importance to the sustainability of the UK economy

摘要

Many people outside of our community, and even perhaps some inside, would be surprised at the importance of measurement and control to the nation's wellbeing. The Government's Technology Strategy Board, following consultation with industry, trade associations, professional institutions, academia and consultancies, came to recognise the magnitude of this importance and in 2007 commissioned a study to examine the UK capability and potential to exploit instrumentation and control technology. This paper comprises a number of brief extracts from that study including an introduction for ministers unfamiliar with our industry. The case for focused funding of Research and Development and the establishment of a Knowledge Transfer Network in the UK Instrumentation and Control Manufacturing sector has been accepted and is in process.