Brought to you from the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Industry 2Day is the new podcast powered by MTC Events and designed by industry, for industry.
Join us as we welcome business leaders, technologists, engineers, researchers, academics, and many more, to Industry 2Day, to tackle the real-word challenges that matter most to UK manufacturing.
Each episode will seek to address topical issues and provide practical solutions across the full spectrum of advanced manufacturing, with special guests invited to share their unique insights and answers to the questions that our listeners want to hear most.
No Metrics, No Momentum: Turning Industrial Strategy into Measurable Progress
Nick Leeder, CEO of INCIT UK, examines the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, emphasizing the need for unified measurement frameworks to drive manufacturing transformation and supply chain maturity in this interview.
8 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
Engineering the Disruption: One Founder’s Fight to Change the Industry
What does it really take to go from apprentice to founder - and disrupt a traditional industry along the way?
In this episode of Industry 2Day, we’re joined by Tom Flude, Co-founder of Engineers Insight, to explore his journey into entrepreneurship and how he’s rethinking the way engineers access information, opportunities, and inspiration.
Tom shares the real story behind launching a start-up in a highly traditional sector, the challenges of breaking away from legacy trade media models, and why visibility, storytelling, and community are critical to closing the skills gap in engineering.
We discuss:
Tom’s journey from engineering apprentice to tech founder
The realities of start-up life - highs, lows, and lessons learned
What it means to be a disruptor in a traditional industry
How Through the Factory is inspiring the next generation
Why modern engineering needs better storytelling and visibility
The role of digital platforms in connecting education, industry, and opportunity
What gives hope for the future of engineering talent
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4 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Beyond the Fear: Cyber Security Without the Scare Tactics
Cyber security has become one of the most talked-about risks in manufacturing - but too often, the conversation is driven by fear rather than facts.
In this episode of Industry 2Day, we’re joined by Jonathan Sword, Director at Agility Cyber, to break down what cyber security really means for manufacturers today.
From resilience and culture to AI-driven risks and supply chain vulnerabilities, Jonathan shares how businesses can take meaningful, cost-effective action without getting overwhelmed.
We discuss:
Why cyber security matters more than ever - without the panic
The danger of fear-based messaging in driving inaction
People, process and culture vs. technology - what really makes the difference?
How SMEs can strengthen defences without huge budgets
AI and data: new risks, new opportunities
Supply chain threats and shared responsibility
Practical steps manufacturers can take now to build resilience
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6 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Mind the Gap: Solving UK Manufacturing’s Skills Shortage
The skills gap in UK manufacturing has been a persistent challenge - but what if the solution lies not in policy, but in people?
In this episode of Industry 2Day, we’re joined by Will Bridgman, Managing Director at Warren Services, to explore how proactive and innovative SMEs can lead the way in shaping the future workforce.
From inspiring the next generation through early engagement with schools, to redefining apprenticeships and continuous learning, Will shares his insight into how manufacturers can turn a skills challenge into a competitive advantage.
We discuss:
Why the skills gap persists - and what’s needed to fix it
How Warren Services has built a thriving apprenticeship programme
Engaging local schools and inspiring the next generation-
Measuring success in workforce development
How investing in people drives both growth and resilience
Future-proofing manufacturing through a skills-first mindset
Explore past episodes of Industry 2Day by visiting www.mtcevents.co.uk/industry-2day
2 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
AI in manufacturing: Time to stop talking and start doing
In this episode of Industry 2Day, we’re joined by Anni Toner, Group CEO of The Data Shack, to explore how manufacturers can move from AI theory to practical action.
This conversation provides a clear, grounded, and insight-led look at what it really means to implement AI and digital tools in manufacturing today. We dive into AI trends, share real-world case studies, and explore the human and technical challenges that businesses need to overcome to make meaningful progress.
In this episode, Anni discusses:
Where are UK manufacturers on the AI adoption curve?
What are businesses wanting - longer term AI strategy or a quicker ROI?
People vs. tech vs. mindset - what are the biggest barriers to entry facing UK businesses
The Data-Shack’s approach to supporting clients with AI adoption
Workforce readiness and the STEM skills shortage
Rhino syndicates: How AI can help for the greater good
What does ‘good’ look like for AI in a factory setting?
Digital Manufacturing 2Day 2025: what to expect and why you should attend
One piece of advice for businesses moving from AI theory to action
Anni is just one of the expert speakers taking to the stage at Digital Manufacturing 2Day at the MTC in Coventry on Wednesday 22nd October. Registration is free - to learn more about the event, visit www.digitalmanufacturing2day.com.
Explore past episodes of Industry 2Day by visiting www.mtcevents.co.uk/industry-2day
4 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
Can the UK compete? Inside the Modern Industrial Strategy
This episode of Industry 2Day features Kristin Baker, Vice President of Industrial & Process Automation at Schneider Electric, and explores the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and how it supports critical goals around digitisation, decarbonisation and skills development.
We unpack the relationship between policy and practice, looking at Schneider Electric’s own investments in the UK, what it means to remain competitive in a challenging global landscape, and how the sector can prepare its people and infrastructure for the energy systems of tomorrow.
In this episode, we discuss:
How the Modern Industrial Strategy will support UK manufacturing
Digitisation and decarbonisation
Ambition vs. affordability - what needs to be done to make the UK more competitive?
What Schneider Electric is doing to show its commitment to UK manufacturing
How can we attract more investment into the UK?
Clean energy landscape - the biggest opportunities and responsibilities
End connection infrastructure in the UK - is enough being done to support UK businesses?
The Industrial Strategy and the UK skills gap - how do we better connect with underrepresented groups?
To learn more about the podcast, visit www.mtcevents.co.uk/industry-2day
7 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Good Data, Smart AI: How to Get AI Right in Manufacturing
Host Nathan Sweeney, Microsoft AI Lead for KPMG UK, interviews industry experts on leveraging AI agents for manufacturing success and dispelling common misconceptions.
3 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT
Why Manufacturing’s Greatest Era is Now - Prof. Henrik Von Scheel
Professor Henrik Von Scheel discusses why manufacturing is entering an innovative era, decoding global trends, and thriving through disruption in this interview with host Daisy McAndrew.
3 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT
Net Zero is coming - is your business ready? Alice Conway, Associate Director, Lloyds
Daisy McAndrew interviews Alice Conway, Associate Director at Lloyds, about transitioning to net zero, exploring opportunities, challenges, and guidance for businesses embarking on their sustainability journey.
23 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT
Women in Industry: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future - Kirsty Davies-Chinnock
Kirsty Davies-Chinnock discusses the representation of women in manufacturing, the impact of technology, and how to make the industry more inclusive in this interview episode.
4 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT
Sustainability Shift: Why Now, Why Data, and Why It Matters
KPMG UK Copilot Data Lead Guido Sicuro examines why businesses must prioritize sustainability now, focusing on data's role and the risks of inaction, in this interview episode.
1 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Hydrogen, Data, and the Supply Chain: transitioning the UK's power sources - Katie Petherbridge
Daisy McAndrew interviews Katie Petherbridge, Innovation Delivery Manager for National Gas, discussing hydrogen, data, and the UK's power source transition.
1 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Robotics and Automation: Breaking down the barriers - Mike Wilson
Host Lauren Chambers interviews Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, about overcoming barriers to robotics and automation adoption in UK manufacturing.
1 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Introducing Industry 2Day - Richard Watkins
Host Lauren Chambers interviews MTC Events' Director Richard Watkins about the vision and purpose behind the new "Industry 2Day" podcast for UK manufacturing.
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Nick Leeder
Henrik Von Scheel
Alice Conway
Kirsty Davies-Chinnock
Guido Sicuro
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