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Cholmondeley Power and Speed, 10-12 June 2016, Cheshire
The North West’s ‘Cholmondeley Power and Speed’ event will take place from the 10-12 June 2016, and this year’s theme will be ‘Supercars Past & Present’… The ninth staging of the Cheshire-based event will adopt the new name, and visitors will be able to get up close and personal with some of the most powerful, […]
Free SMMT webinar: IATF Future Direction and the changes to ISO/TS16949, 21 April 2016
Thursday 21 April, 10:30 – 11:30 AM BST SMMT and SMMT Industry Forum are hosting a joint interactive webinar on Thursday 21 April to provide an overview of the draft revisions to ISO/TS16949. The webinar follows on from the IATF Global Stakeholder review conference in Rome. The webinar provides a great opportunity to familiarise yourself […]
National Physical Laboratory Open Day, 17 May 2016
Hear how good measurement is helping manufacturers to improve their capabilities. See state-of-the-art equipment being demonstrated. Bring along items that you want to measure/scan for advice on technology selection and speak to measurement experts about your challenges and opportunities. Demonstrations of measurement technology, including: Co-ordinate metrology Laser scanning Profilometry Surface finish Camera based measurement Articulated […]
The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for the next World Class Manufacturing training mission in Japan, 12 – 19 September 2016
Call for applications – 5-day “World Class Manufacturing” training missions in Japan The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for the next 5-day training missions in Japan. The below-mentioned activity in Japan is financed by the European Commission. “World Class Manufacturing” 5-day training mission in Japan for EU managers working in manufacturing companies The […]
SMMT Open Forum at Automechanika Birmingham NEC on 7-9 June 2016
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) is bringing their Open Forum event to Automechanika Birmingham at the NEC Birmingham on 7-9 June 2016, the UK’s first trade show bringing over 10,000 visitors dedicated to automotive supply chain and aftermarket companies. The Open Forum, event will take place on day one of the show […]
Forthcoming NAA Event: Celebrating 50 years at Mini Gears, 28 April 2016, Stockport
Join us for our next networking visit to Mini Gears and find out how the company has grown over the last 20 years. As winners of the Special Recognition Award for Logistics at last year’s NAA Awards ceremony, the company has a great story to tell and is willing to share its experiences with you… […]
Robotics Challenges and Solutions 14 April 2016, Warrington
The Northern Robotics Network – NRN – will be announcing its first industrial cluster programme in the North West. The NRN is aiming to form unique clusters to develop robotic programmes and we want to make sure we deliver on the promises made in the NRN Strategy. Innovus, in collaboration with The Northern Robotics Network […]
North West University Fair hosted by Sci-Tech Daresbury, 19 April 2016, Warrington
This event is designed to help technology companies better understand the breadth of support available to them and how they can best take advantage of this. It will be done through two mechanisms: Short session highlighting 4 company case studies through a combination of interview, expert panel and Q&A from the audience Exhibition enabling you […]
SMMT Webinar: Automotive industry priorities for 2016, 23 February
Tuesday 23 February 10:30 – 11:30 Mike Hawes, Chief executive, SMMT will discuss industry’s key priorities for 2016 and outline SMMT business plan in responding to some of the key issues. Topics will include: Political and economic landscape Trade and investment Industry challenges How technology is shaping industry Business development opportunities The panel: Mike Hawes, […]
IMechE North West Automobile Division – Impact of Intelligent & Connected Technologies on Vehicle Engineering, Tuesday 9th February 2016, Crewe
Come and listen to Dr Geoff Davis, Chief Commercial and Technical Officer – Horiba MIRA Ltd, give a talk on intelligent & connected vehicle technologies. The trends of population growth and increasing urbanisation present increasing mobility challenges that include congestion and emissions, at a time where we are increasingly connected and seeing the emergence of […]












