Bespoke batteries, recyclable electronics and drone ports – Britain's manufacturing and engineering Innovators of the Year

<div><em>The Spectator</em> Economic Innovator of the Year Awards, in partnership with Rathbones, celebrate the passion and creativity of British entrepreneurs. From hundreds of entries we have narrowed down to some 50 finalists across the United Kingdom. In this episode, the judges discuss the innovators within the Manufacturing and Engineering category – 3D printing hydraulic systems, making plastic alternatives out of plant-based polymers, creating recyclable electronics, and more.<br><br>The judges in this episode are Ian Ritchie, an angel investor and a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering; Gabriel Fysh, an entrepreneur working with numerous companies on areas of sustainability and material science; Michelle White, Head of Private Office for Rathbones; and Martin Vander Weyer, <em>The Spectator</em>'s business editor.<br><br>The awards and this podcast series are sponsored by Rathbones, a leading provider of individual wealth management.</div> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>