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Industrial Revolution 2.0?

New approaches to manufacturing are set to take hold in Scotland over the coming decade, approaches that challenge the basic assumptions of production through the application of new affordable manufacturing technologies & ways of working.- Centralised factories replaced by distributed workshops- Global centralisation replaced by highly adaptive local cottage industriesTechnologies like CNC Routing, Cutting & Drilling have been around for decades. What is interesting is how these…See More
Aug 6, 2012
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Young, Gifted.... and Rural!

This group looks at the potential of involving younger people in the development and management of community owned land and assets.A current focus is building on an event held at  Comrie Croft in October 2011 towards a big youth conference in Scotland in June 2012 in partnership with the Scottish National Rural Network. See details on the work programme  …See More
Jul 28, 2012
Bruce Newlands joined Nick Wilding's group
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The transfer process

This theme is about(a) How services can be effectively transferred from local authorities to new partnerships with social enterprises and the third sector; and(b) innovations in rural service design and delivery emerging from this proceSee More
Jul 28, 2012
Bruce Newlands joined Nick Wilding's group
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Mapping Community Assets

This group builds on the publication of 'Appreciating Assets'. It focuses on sharing approaches to community-led asset mapping. See More
Jul 28, 2012
Bruce Newlands posted a blog post

Industrial Revolution 2.0?

New approaches to manufacturing are set to take hold in Scotland over the coming decade, approaches that challenge the basic assumptions of production through the application of new affordable manufacturing technologies & ways of working.- Centralised factories replaced by distributed workshops- Global centralisation replaced by highly adaptive local cottage industriesTechnologies like CNC Routing, Cutting & Drilling have been around for decades. What is interesting is how these…See More
Jul 28, 2012
Bruce Newlands posted a status
"MAKLAB Glasgow offers low cost use of machines for engraving, cutting shapes & printing 3d models. Visit www.maklab.co.uk to find out more."
Jul 22, 2012
Bruce Newlands is now a member of Fiery Spirits Community of Practice
Dec 13, 2010

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Welcome! FierySpirits is for activists and professionals who are building vibrant, resilient rural communities. Tell us a little about why you'd like to join?
I want to meet link minded people willing to make real things happen and who appreciate the potential transformative effect of design & education in our rural communities.
About Me (areas of expertise/interest I can share)
Architect | Educator | Product Designer
Website:
http://www.skirmishes.org

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Industrial Revolution 2.0?

Posted on July 28, 2012 at 18:46 1 Comment

New approaches to manufacturing are set to take hold in Scotland over the coming decade, approaches that challenge the basic assumptions of production through the application of new affordable manufacturing technologies & ways of working.

- Centralised factories replaced by distributed workshops

- Global centralisation replaced by highly adaptive local cottage industries

Technologies like CNC Routing, Cutting & Drilling have been around for decades. What is…

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