Superficially, the aerospace industry is similar to train manufacturing: both involve large but occasional deals to make bulky, pricey goods.

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"Bombardier is not just important for Derby, it is important for the whole country because we want train manufacturing to stay in Derby and to stay in Britain, " Mr Miliband said.

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MPs also concluded the bundling together of train manufacture and financing in large procurement exercises would skew the market towards larger multinational firms, possibly at the expense of excellence in train design and domestic manufacturing.

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This pilot institute will bridge the gap between basic research and product development for additive manufacturing, provide shared assets to help companies, particularly small manufacturers, access cutting-edge capabilities and equipment, and create an environment to educate and train workers in advanced additive manufacturing skills.

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It involves big and small companies, leading universities, and the state of Virginia and will perform research and development, train students and workers for advanced manufacturing careers, and deliver new "production-ready" solutions to existing factories.

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The train-building industry's lag in adopting practices common in manufacturing stems from its special legacy.

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Healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, media and retail companies are already using 4G to train and communicate with employees, he notes.

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