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Articles about manufacturing and local production
A Cabinet of Curiosities: Birmingham as the ‘Toy-Shop’ of Europe
"Better and Cheaper" An intricate history of the metal working and toy trade in Birmingham. Read more
Is 'Made in Scotland' ever gonna trump 'Made in China?'
What changes are we seeing in the Scottish manufacturing landscape and what are we really trying to change about manufacturing in the long term? Read more
Made in Istanbul
After our trip to Atolye, we examine how designers in Istanbul can connect with their local manufacturing industry. Read more
Introducing Make Works Bristol and Bath
We talk to Tom Metcalf and Chloe Meineck about starting up Make Works for Bristol and Bath. Read more
The Make Works Guide to manufacturing in Glasgow
Both a practical guide to Glasgow’s industrial areas and some historical perspective on how manufacturing in the city is changing. Read more
Introducing Make Works Birmingham!
Make Works Birmingham is the first region to join our new open Make Works platform. Read more
Our global manufacturing system is broken. How can we make local production possible, all over the world?
Make Works are opening our doors and encouraging you to start your own local manufacturing resource. Read more
Our Year in Review 2015
Factory finding, filming, public events, finding an open business model and the the occasional talk. Here's our round-up of 2015. Read more
Manufacturing in the Scottish Borders
Team Make Works on tour filming manufacturers, suppliers and workshops in the Scottish Borders. Read more
Make Works collaborate with Eastside Projects in Birmingham
Fi Scott on open access and why we want to share what we've learnt. Read more
Manufacturing in the UAE: When everything you could imagine is readily available - how do designers, design?
Fi Scott has just returned from a workshop with Tashkeel in Dubai. A fascinating, complex construction of a desert city, working with designers from across the region. Read more
Make Works is one year old!
To celebrate one year since we launched the Make Works site here are ten epic things that we've done! Read more