Hands-On Exposure to Advanced Manufacturing
The event offers an immersive visit to the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), showcasing cutting-edge workshops and technologies. Attendees will gain direct insight into how MTC supports SMEs in adopting advanced manufacturing methods, improving productivity, and navigating the journey to Net Zero.
Strategic Business Support for SMEs
The SME Playbook PDF attached outlines a wide range of challenges MTC helps manufacturers resolve, including:
- Productivity Gains: Optimising processes, equipment, and automation to increase output.
- Cost Reduction: Through energy efficiency, process improvements, and automation.
- Process & Layout Optimisation: Factory design, logistics, and flow enhancements.
- Scaling Production: Support for growth through new machinery and automation.
- Digital Transformation: ERP, IoT, factory performance monitoring, and smart systems.
- Robotics, AI, and Additive Manufacturing: Including 3D printing and machine learning integration.
Sustainability & Net Zero Focus
MTC provides comprehensive support for sustainability initiatives:
- Energy & Waste Reduction
- New Energy Transition (e.g., Hydrogen, Electrification)
- Circular Economy (Repair, Recycle, Reuse)
- Carbon Emissions Management (Scope 1, 2, 3)
- Alternative Materials & Net Zero Roadmapping
Skills & Innovation Development
- Workforce upskilling, apprenticeships, and bespoke training
- Product design and development
- Intellectual property and digital marketing support
Strategic Growth Opportunities
- Onshoring/Near-shoring supply chains
- Sector diversification (e.g., pivoting from automotive to aerospace)
Scaling operations and entering new markets