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SUMMARY:EMN Members trip to Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
DESCRIPTION:Our trusted affiliate\, Lloyds Bank\, partners with the national Manufacturing Technology Centre who work with Manufacturing Support Services (MSS). The MSS team is made up of experienced senior engineers and backed by the MTC to support manufacturing businesses from across the UK and Lloyds Bank sponsors them to provide support to SME’s. \nThe team at Lloyds have kindly offered to sponsor a visit down to the MTC in Coventry on Tuesday 10th October 2023 for EMN members. We already have 10 companies signed up and are looking for a further 10. \nCoach collection in Newcastle/Durham (depending on where most people coming from) returning the same day. One free space per EMN member only I’m afraid as there are limited spaces. \nThe SME Support Guide from the Manufacturing Technology Centre explains all the challenges the MTC can assist SME’s to address including productivity\, supply chain robustness\, digitalisation\, technology road mapping\, technology adoption\, and new product and process development. \nThey also offer a free no obligation 3 – 5 hr line walk service to gain a better understanding of your business by one of their senior engineers who will then look to suggest projects that can add value. Any support up until and including the line walk is free of charge with no future obligation as it’s part of the Lloyds partnership with the MTC. \nThis is genuinely a fantastic facility and an opportunity not to be missed.
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/emn-members-trip-to-manufacturing-technology-centre-mtc/
LOCATION:The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) Ansty Park Coventry CV7 9JU
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="EMN":MAILTO:kaye.collins@cdemn.org.uk
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SUMMARY:LEAN WORKSHOP GROUP INTEGRATES LEAN MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRY 4.0
DESCRIPTION:The Lean Workshop Group is once again gearing up to support engineering and manufacturing companies in driving operational excellence through Lean Tools & Techniques and Industry 4.0. The event is due to take place on 18 and 19 October 2023 at Robert Bosch Ltd in Denham\, London. \nThe event will showcase how integrating lean management and Industry 4.0 to address pain points will provide manufacturers with a host of benefits such as real time data to accelerate production management\, data driven quality control and training in virtual reality to improve working conditions. \nDelegates will have an opportunity to participate in practical and interactive sessions\, using the advanced equipment from the Lean Workshop Group’s partner companies. Key topics which will be covered include Visual Management\, 5S (Workplace Organisation)\, Standard Operation Development\, Work Content and Workplace Design\, Logistics Operations\, KANBAN Systems\, ANDON\, Intelligent Sensor Technology\, Fundamental Skills Training\, Cordless Power Tools\, Autonomous Mobile Robots and Industry 4.0 Applications. \nThe Lean Workshop Group is a consortium of eight of the most innovative suppliers to the manufacturing sector: Bosch Rexroth\, Spitfire\, SICK UK\, Orgatex\, Bosch Power Tools\, Visual Management Technology\, WERMA Signaltechnik and K Hartwall. \nJonathan Wright\, partner at the Lean Workshop Group\, said: “We are delighted to be hosting two workshops at Robert Bosch. Utilising the latest lean techniques\, our experts will empower attendees with the knowledge and tools they need to adopt advanced technologies to bolster their business processes. \n“If you’re a Leader or Engineer in Manufacturing\, Operations\, Continuous Improvement\, or Digital Transformations\, and you’re committed to achieving peak efficiency and securing competitive advantage\, I would encourage you to sign up today!” \nThe FREE events will be held between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Wednesday 18 or Thursday 19 October 2023 at Robert Bosch Ltd\, Denham.  For more information and to book click here \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/lean-workshop-group-integrates-lean-management-and-industry-4-0/
LOCATION:Robert Bosch Ltd\, Denham
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T140000
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SUMMARY:Engineering & Manufacturing Marketers' Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Book Now \n 
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/engineering-manufacturing-marketers-meet-up-5/
LOCATION:Horizon Works Marketing 14 Berrymoor Court Cramlington NE23 7RZ
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Horizon Works":MAILTO:hello@horizonworks.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231115T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T120000
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SUMMARY:EMN Marketing Surgery Session
DESCRIPTION:Contact Samantha Vassallo: +44 (0)777 228 3759
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/emn-marketing-surgery-session-4/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, EMN Tanfield\, Stanley\, Co Durham\, DH8 8LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="EMN":MAILTO:kaye.collins@cdemn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231122T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231122T110000
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SUMMARY:Engineers & Manufacturers Assemble – Husquvarna
DESCRIPTION:Book Now \nJoin engineers\, manufacturers\, maintenance\, production managers\, senior leaders and BDMs for breakfast\, networking & a tour of Husquvarna at their site in Newton Aycliffe. \nMore information to follow. \nDraft Agenda \n8.30 – 9.30 am Networking & Breakfast \n9.30 – 9.35 am Welcome from Engineering & Manufacturing Network \n9.35 – 9.50 am Welcome & Introduction – Caraline Robinson\, Manufacturing Director of Husquvarna Group \n9.50 -10.10 am Presentation 1 \n10.10 – 10.30 am Presentation 2 / Discussion \n10.30 -11.00 am Tour of Husquvarna Site \nPeer to peer activity is proven to: \n• Improve understanding – when you explain a concept to someone else\, you have to think about it more deeply and in a different way. This can help you to better understand the concept yourself – the power of thinking out loud! \n• Increase motivation – you are often more motivated to learn when you are working with others and creating a sense of camaraderie. \nNB: This event is open to members and non members of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network but preference will be given to members when the event is full. \nIf you make\, manufacture or engineer products (not software) please choose the Engineering and Manufacturing Company ticket \nIf you deliver or sell services into Engineering and Manufacturing\, please choose the Service Company ticket option. \nPlease – only one ticket per person and if you are unable to come as the event approaches – please let us know so we can release your ticket to others. Thanks \nBook Now
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/engineers-manufacturers-assemble-husquvarna/
LOCATION:Preston Rd\, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UP
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="EMN":MAILTO:kaye.collins@cdemn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231123T100000
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SUMMARY:Engineers & Manufacturers Assemble -Onsite tour of Parmley Graham Digitisation Discussion of Community Project
DESCRIPTION:Book Now \nEngineering Manufacturing Network in collaboration with Durham University Business  Teesside University School\, JAG Design and Parmley Graham are looking to engage with like-minded manufacturing companies across the Northeast. The project is to review and identify the barriers our sector face daily. Although the project has five areas in which research is being carried out\, two of the research areas will impact members of the Engineering Manufacturing Network. \n Understand the challenges faced by local manufacturers in upskilling their employees while embracing digital transformation and in attracting a future workforce to manufacturing. \n Assess the potential of a digital platform in changing the community’s perception towards manufacturing\, improving skills\, reducing the digital divide and improving youth engagement in manufacturing. \nWe propose to bring a group of like-minded manufacturers together from across the Northeast and discuss issues around the two topics. The first event will be hosted  at Parmley Graham\, Gateshead |Site 23rd November .At the event\, we can openly discuss the challenges faced by manufacturers and give examples of digital applications that have improved productivity and throughput. Interested parties will be informed of the date and time in November once confirmed. \nThis project will enable the companies involved to contribute to the direction of government investment for manufacturing in the next decade. We will also examine what skills our workforce will need as we embrace technology across the shop floor and beyond. \nIf you would like to be involved and set out the plan for manufacturing for the next decade\, please get in touch with kaye@emn.org.uk at the EMN and inform her of your interest or register via the eventbrite link below. \n  \n9.45 am arrive for 10 am start. \n10.00 am Welcome and introduction to morning by Parmley Graham \nIan Connor \n10.05 am Introduction to digitisation and IoT applications \nAbhishek Doshi \n10.40 am Introduction to Community co-created distributed manufacturing platform project \nProf Atanu Chaudhuri \n10.45 am Tour of IoT display room and Digital Twin Centre \n11: 20 am Discussion on Digitalisation and IoT adoption challenges and inputs to Community co-created distributed manufacturing platform project- Prof Atanu Chaudhuri and Dr. Usman Adeel \n12:00 IoT discussion with Parmley Graham\, Jag Design team and networking \n12.30 pm Close \nBook Now
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/engineers-manufacturers-assemble-parmley-graham/
LOCATION:Parmley Graham\, South Shore Road\, Gateshead\, NE8 3AE
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="EMN":MAILTO:kaye.collins@cdemn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T203000
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SUMMARY:Engineers and Manufacturers Assemble – For a Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:Book Now \nA gathering of current and prospective Engineering & Manufacturing Network Members! \nCome and join us for an informal gathering of the members\, meet the Team\, the Directors and Affiliates accompanied with drinks and nibbles. \nCelebrate our 2023 member promotional campaign – our on line advent calendar that celebrates one of our members each week day in December – highlighting their skills\, capabilities \, products and/or services. \nHelp us launch our “Refer a new member” programme to strengthen the Network and further increase EMNs reach and benefits for its members. \nAgenda \n5.30pm Arrive – mingle \n6.30pm Welcome from Engineering & Manufacturing Network \n6.45pm More chat\, mingling and Gin Tasting \n8.30pm Official close – feel free to stick around if you like and sample more gin. \nPeer to peer activity is proven to: \n• Improve understanding – when you explain a concept to someone else\, you have to think about it more deeply and in a different way. This can help you to better understand the concept yourself – the power of thinking out loud! \n• Increase motivation – you are often more motivated to learn when you are working with others and creating a sense of camaraderie. \nNB: This event is open to members and non members of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network but preference will be given to members when the event is full. \nIf you make\, manufacture or engineer products (not software) please choose the Engineering and Manufacturing Company ticket \nIf you deliver or sell services into Engineering and Manufacturing\, please choose the Service Company ticket option. \nPlease – only one ticket per person and if you are unable to come as the event approaches – please let us know so we can release your ticket to others. Thanks \nBook Now
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/engineers-and-manufacturers-assemble-for-a-christmas-social/
LOCATION:Prince Bishops Place\, 30-31 High Street\, Durham\, DH1 3UL
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="EMN":MAILTO:kaye.collins@cdemn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T170000
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Funding Changes 2026–2027: Free Employer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Guests attend the University of Sunderland’s Senior Leaders Research Conference at City Hall Picture: DAVID WOOD \nSignificant changes to apprenticeship funding and employer incentives are rolling out from June 2026\, including new recruitment incentives\, fully funded apprenticeships for eligible employers\, and updates to levy funding and programme requirements. \nJoin the University of Sunderland’s free online session on Thursday 13 August\, 12–1pm\, to understand what these changes mean for your organisation and have your questions answered. \nRegister Here
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/apprenticeship-funding-changes-2026-2027-free-employer-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Education and Skills,EMN & Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T113000
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SUMMARY:From Manufacturing to Renewables: Where Your Business Fits into Offshore Wind?
DESCRIPTION:The offshore wind sector is one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries\, creating significant opportunities for manufacturers and engineering businesses looking to diversify\, innovate\, and access new markets. \nJoin the Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN) for an exclusive visit to ORE Catapult’s world-leading facilities in Blyth\, where industry experts Magnus Willett and Dylan Hill will provide an introduction to the offshore wind sector\, exploring market drivers\, project lifecycles\, costs\, and the evolving supply chain landscape. Attendees will also gain insights into the manufacturing and industrialisation challenges shaping the future of renewable energy alongside programmes such as the Launch Academy – that aids UK start-ups and SMEs in their journey to accelerate innovative technology development by removing barriers to commercialisation\, and providing a comprehensive ecosystem of support. \nWe will also be joined by EMN affiliate Horizon Works and Richard Holmes will present on marketing in the renewables sector\, with a particular focus on offshore wind. The team will provide advice on shaping marketing tactics and messaging for engagement with the supply chain\, and will guide delegates on new marketing trends and developments. \nThe session will conclude with a guided tour of ORE Catapult’s facilities\, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at the technology\, innovation\, and testing capabilities helping to drive the UK’s energy transition. \nWho should attend? Engineering and manufacturing leaders\, supply chain companies\, business development professionals\, and organisations interested in exploring opportunities within the renewable energy sector \nKey takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding the offshore wind market and future growth opportunities\nInsights into the offshore wind supply chain and where manufacturers can engage\nAn overview of manufacturing and industrialisation challenges in the sector\nNetworking with industry peers and ORE Catapult specialists\nExclusive guided tour of ORE Catapult’s Blyth facilities
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/from-manufacturing-to-renewables-where-your-business-fits-into-offshore-wind/
LOCATION:Offshore Renewable Catapult\, Blyth\, Offshore House\, Albert Street\, Blyth\, Northumberland\, NE24 1LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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SUMMARY:"All Reasonable Steps" to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Rights Act places increasing emphasis on employers’ duty to prevent sexual harassment and demonstrate that they have taken “all reasonable steps” to protect workers. For engineering and manufacturing businesses\, this responsibility extends beyond the factory floor to include contractors\, apprentices\, agency workers\, field-based employees\, customer sites\, supplier interactions\, exhibitions\, social events and other workplace-related activities. \nThis is a peer-to-peer roundtable will bringing together manufacturers from the Engineering & Manufacturing Network to discuss how businesses are interpreting and responding to the “all reasonable steps” requirement in practice. \nA useful session for senior leaders\, HR professionals and operational managers and an opportunity to explore the practical implications of the duty across both on-site and off-site working environments\, enabling benchmarking of your approach and sharing your good practice whilst identifying practical actions to strengthen your organisation’s position and reduce risks. \nThrough facilitated peer discussion\, attendees will examine real-world approaches to: \n\nPreventing harassment before issues arise\nSupporting workers across varied workplaces and customer sites\nManaging third-party and contractor-related risks\nDemonstrating reasonable and proportionate action\nReducing exposure to employment tribunal claims\nBuilding a respectful and inclusive workplace culture\n\nParticipants will leave with practical insights\, benchmarking opportunities and actionable ideas that can be applied within organisations of all sizes and chaired by Lauren Bathan from Jackson Hoggs outsourced HR Services.
URL:https://emn.org.uk/oldevent/all-reasonable-steps-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-practice/
LOCATION:Tanfield Lea Business Centre\, New Front Street\, Stanley\, County Durham\, DH9 9DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EMN & Partner Events
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