Made Smarter UK

23 more SME manufacturers have secured backing from Made Smarter to invest in new technology. World-renowned textile companies, cupcake makers, additive manufacturing specialists and campervan creators, are among the latest list of businesses embarking on their digital transformation with our help. To learn more about what technologies they are using to make a difference to their productivity, growth and sustainability, visit: https://lnkd.in/ebZQ8dRY #MadeSmarter #manufacturing #ukmfg #digitaltechnology #leadership #digitalisation #decarbonisation #businesssupport

Don't miss the chance to connect with Made Smarter at upcoming events! Meet the team face-to-face and find out how digital transformation can drive growth for your business, network with industry leaders and discover innovative tech solutions tailored for SMEs. Find out about events near you: www.madesmarter.uk/events/ #MadeSmarter #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

Made Smarter has reached a major milestone. £25M is now being invested by North West SME manufacturers into new technologies with our support. 330 businesses have now secured £7.1m matched funding, adopting technologies as diverse as sensors, robotics, 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI). These companies have put £18m of private sector investment towards 379 technology projects which are forecast to create over 1,700 new jobs - an average of five each, and upskill 3,200 existing roles - almost 10 per business. What is more, the investments in technology and people are set to add £267m to the economy over the next three years. To read more about how we reached this milestone, visit: https://lnkd.in/ebZQ8dRY #MadeSmarter #manufacturing #ukmfg #digitaltechnology #leadership #digitalisation #decarbonisation #businesssupport

The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has published a call for evidence on access to finance for advanced manufacturing scale-ups. DBT is keen to gather evidence that hasn't already been provided in recently published or active UK inquiries and reports. This call for evidence will be particularly relevant to: - advanced manufacturing firms with experience raising finance to scale up - the debt and equity investment community - organisations that represent innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers - academics with an interest in the manufacturing of new technologies including those stemming from university spinout Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ePeJE7TT

A packaging manufacturer is accelerating data capture across its factory after a Made Smarter-backed project demonstrated ‘game-changing’ potential. Duo UK, based in Manchester, has invested in a cloud-based software solution which captures shop floor data from machinery via sensors and displays it in real-time on a web app. Read more about the ‘game-changing’ project. https://lnkd.in/e5bChgBD #MadeSmarter #manufacturing #ukmfg #digitaltechnology #leadership #digitalisation #decarbonisation #businesssupport

Additive manufacturing (AM) is the industrial application of 3D printing. It has transformed manufacturing by enabling cost-effective, customised production of complex parts, reducing waste, and accelerating prototyping.

Natwest - Manufacturing Breakfast Event Made Smarter Technology Adoption Specialist, Jan Woodward will be joining Natwest Head of Manufacturing, Laura Capper and guests from The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and the Growth Platform to provide an informative insight into the manufacturing sector. Find out more & register: https://lnkd.in/dG2Q5j4X

Made Smarter has been hailed as a ‘successful’ policy in the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy green paper. The strategy, which was launched last week, aims to drive long-term growth in key sectors including advanced manufacturing. Businesses will have until November 24 to respond to the green paper. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/ecfPMhGG #MadeSmarter #manufacturing #ukmfg #digitaltechnology #leadership #digitalisation #decarbonisation #businesssupport

Made Smarter has supported hundreds of manufacturers in investing in new technology to achieve the sweet spot of sustainability between economic, social, and environmental goals. We have also published a free-to-download guide on the how. https://lnkd.in/ehz7QqXf

Aimed at ambitious SMEs, our latest white paper acts as a guide to explain the concepts of digitisation, digitalisation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. Download the guide here: https://lnkd.in/e5BprX7V