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Smart Factory Expo & The Digital Manufacturing Show, 15–16 November 2017, Exhibition Centre, Liverpool
Smart Factory Expo, run by The Manufacturer magazine, is the UK’s biggest showcase for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) – a revolution in manufacturing agility, innovation and thinking. In partnership with government, industry and world class solutions providers, we combine our established ecosystem of attendees and take it to Liverpool City Region – tapping into […]
Finance for Business Growth, 14 September 2017, Penrith
Come along to our free business growth event this September to find out more about the new Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) and what it means for businesses in Cumbria. Hear from a panel of experts who provide a mixture of debt and equity capital to businesses at all stages of their development. The event will also […]
NAA Event: Empowering the UK for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, 20 September 2017, Sheffield
Factory 2015 is the UK’s first state of the art factory, entirely dedicated to conducting collaborative research into reconfigurable digitally assisted assembly, component manufacturing and machining technologies and is capable of rapidly switching production between different high-value components and one-off parts. Factory 2050 is the first building to be completed on the University of Sheffield’s new Advanced Manufacturing Campus. […]
NAA Event: Are you a winner? Applications now open for the 2017 NAA Awards
You can now submit an entry for the 2017 NAA Awards; this is your chance to enjoy the glory of having your company’s achievements recognised by the industry… Becoming a shortlisted applicant at the Northern Automotive Alliance Business Awards will provide your organisation with the opportunity to be recognised as a leading player in […]
Skills in Manufacturing, 18 July 2017, Huddersfield
NPL, 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, Huddersfield 5:30 – 8:00pm (Optional tours from 4:30) Speakers include: David Torr, Head of Metrology, Reliance Precision Ltd Liz Towns-Andrews, Director Research & Enterprise, University of Huddersfield John Turland, Training Delivery Manager, NPL Rob Woollin, Strategy Manager, NPL North NPL, a world leading centre in the development and application of […]
Industry Day – Laser Driven Sources, Didcot, 19 July 2017
For a number of years the Central Laser Facility together with its academic and industrial partners have been using high power lasers to develop and study Laser Driven Sources of radiation. These sources consist of high energy beams of x-rays, electrons, neutrons, ions and even muons and positrons. They offer a vast opportunity for applications […]
APC Electrification Supply Chain (ESC) programme
The UK is targeting that every new car manufactured will be zero emission from 2040. In order to support the significant scale-up required in Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle manufacturing, the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is working with industry and government to support the development of the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain. The […]
LowCVP Conference 2017: Cities in Motion – Tackling the Climate and Pollution Challenge
The LowCVP Annual Conference 2017, supported by the Mayor of London, will take place at City Hall on Tuesday 27 June. The conference, entitled ‘Cities in Motion: Tackling the Climate and Pollution Challenge – Policies to harness the urban mobility revolution’, will be followed by a VIP drinks reception in ‘London’s Living Room’. The conference […]
MIA 2017 Business Growth Conference, Thursday 13 July, Sahara Force India Formula 1 Team HQ, Silverstone
A highlight in the annual MIA events calendar, the 2017 Business Growth Conference will examine the many challenges and opportunities arising from the rapidly-changing global business landscape, while helping all in attendance to build and strengthen their international and cross-sector networks. Held at Sahara Force India Formula 1 Team’s Silverstone HQ on the day before […]
Sensor City business support seminars:- Internet of things: Hype or Helpful ? Exploring the Future Business Opportunities
So what is all this hype about the Internet of Things? Is it really the next phase of the Internet, will it really transform our lives, is it really worth £322 billion to the UK Economy by 2020? For the more seasoned of us, are we at the peak of IoT gimmicky products and hype? […]













