Manufacturing
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Ambition to Grow – for Manufacturers
This online event is part of a series of fully-funded online workshops, peer networking and business support, designed for SME manufacturers to improve your chances of growth success. Workshop agenda Vision and Strategy Supply Chain Strategic Marketing for Manufacturers...
STAR product development workshop
STAR offer free best practice workshops, funded by the University of Leicester and the European Regional Development Fund. STAR help businesses, entrepreneurs and SMEs learn how to deliver new and innovative products, components and tooling across all manufacturing sectors...
STAR advanced additive manufacturing workshop
STAR offer free best practice workshops, funded by the University of Leicester and the European Regional Development Fund. STAR help businesses, entrepreneurs and SMEs learn how to deliver new and innovative products, components and tooling across all manufacturing sectors...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network Meeting
Why not join us at the Leicestershire Manufacturing Network? *This network is open to all East Midlands businesses that make a product, no matter your size or sector * We have laid strong foundations to make this and our...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network Meeting
Why not join us at the Leicestershire Manufacturing Network? *This network is open to all East Midlands businesses that make a product, no matter your size or sector * We have laid strong foundations to make this and our...
Ambition to Grow – for Manufacturers
This online event is part of a series of fully-funded online workshops, peer networking and business support, designed for SME manufacturers to improve your chances of growth success. Workshop agenda Vision and Strategy Supply Chain Strategic Marketing for Manufacturers...
Ambition to Grow – for Manufacturers
This online event is part of a series of fully-funded online workshops, peer networking and business support, designed for SME manufacturers to improve your chances of growth success. Workshop agenda Vision and Strategy Supply Chain Strategic Marketing for Manufacturers...
Digitalisation of Manufacturing to Boost Growth and Productivity
Are you an SME Manufacturer in the Leics region looking to implement digital technology to save time/money, and boost growth + productivity? The Made Smarter Programme has just launched in the East Midlands bringing a complete package of support...
Young MedTech Entrepreneurs
Come and be inspired by some of the UK’s brightest, award-winning medical device manufacturers. Listen to how they have developed products to meet unmet clinical needs along with the difficulties and successes they have encountered, from concept to design,...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network Meeting
At this meeting, we will be discussing two important topics: International Trade and Cyber Security. Who should attend? Business owners, directors and Senior Leaders who take a strategic overall responsibility to grow their business. Often the agenda is set...
National Manufacturing Summit 2023 – Accelerating a digital manufacturing revolution
The National Manufacturing Summit has fast become a ‘must attend’ event, that brings together the might of the UK’s leading manufacturing and engineering experts to discuss, debate and set the agenda for the key subject areas that will drive...
Understanding energy use in manufacturing
As we all know, the cost of energy has skyrocketed in recent months, and manufacturers particularly are seeing these increased costs eating away at profit margins. Would you like to know when, where and how you are using the...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network Meeting
The Leicestershire Manufacturing Network forms part of the umbrella East Midlands Manufacturing Network which is led by East Midlands Chamber. It unites local manufacturers, enabling members to harness the cross-industry, business, engineering and manufacturing knowledge necessary to evolve and...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network Meeting
The Leicestershire Manufacturing Network forms part of the umbrella East Midlands Manufacturing Network which is led by East Midlands Chamber. It unites local manufacturers, enabling members to harness the cross-industry, business, engineering and manufacturing knowledge necessary to evolve and...
Introduction to the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub webinar
Are you a manufacturer with a vision to develop Industry 4.0 in your factory? Join us for an informative webinar and find out how your business can benefit from the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub. The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub...
Make manufacturing data work for you
Are you a manufacturer who is unsure about the data generated by your factory and how it could be used to make you more efficient and save you money? Ever wondered how you can use existing information to predict...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network
The Leicestershire Manufacturing Network forms part of the umbrella East Midlands Manufacturing Network which is led by East Midlands Chamber. It unites local manufacturers, enabling members to harness the cross-industry, business, engineering and manufacturing knowledge necessary to evolve and...
National Manufacturing Day 2023
ABOUT NMD Following the overwhelming success of last year’s National Manufacturing Day, on Thursday 28th September 2023, Manufacturers throughout the UK will once again be opening their doors. Members of the public will be invited into factories and sites...
Made Smarter East Midlands: Improving Quality through the Adoption of Digital Technology
Get ready for the 1st Made Smarter East Midlands Technology Transfer Workshop; Improving Quality through the Adoption of Digital Technology. Join us for “Made Smarter East Midlands – Technology Transfer Workshops,” a dynamic series of events dedicated to empowering manufacturing SMEs...
SMDH – Demystifying Digital Transformation – From Zero to One
From the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub SME manufacturing businesses are all too aware that they need to embark on the digital transformation journey if they wish to keep up with the competition; however, they can be faced with multiple...
SMDH – Unlocking machine insights using low cost IoT sensors: Power Monitoring
Manufacturers! Learn how Power Monitoring for machine utilisation can help optimise efficiency. Would you like to know how long your machines are idling every day? Or how much energy it takes to make each of your products? Or how...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network
The Leicestershire Manufacturing Network forms part of the umbrella East Midlands Manufacturing Network which is led by East Midlands Chamber. It unites local manufacturers, enabling members to harness the cross-industry, business, engineering and manufacturing knowledge necessary to evolve and...
Supply-chain Decarbonisation for manufacturing, retail and food & drink sectors: Scope 3
Getting started with Scope 3 This session will focus on how to approach your Scope 3 emissions calculation, which forms your upstream and downstream supplychain emissions. This is the largest element of a businesses carbon footprint, i.e. for most...
MIRA Technology Park Skills and Employment Festival
Agenda Skills Provision in the Region Maximising Success in Resourcing Talent Development & Leadership T – Levels Breakout Session – Maximising use of the Apprenticeship Levy Breakout Session – Resourcing and Interview Skills for Managers Supported through funding from...
Applications of AI in SME Manufacturing
Join the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub online to learn about how AI can be applied to drive efficiencies in SME manufacturing While AI has recently been thrown into the limelight, the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing is nothing...
Understanding operational performance and profitability in manufacturing
Join us for an insightful online event where we delve into how knowledge of operational performance and efficiency links to profitability in the manufacturing industry. Discover the key factors that drive success and learn how to optimise manufacturing processes...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network
The Leicestershire Manufacturing Network forms part of the umbrella East Midlands Manufacturing Network which is led by East Midlands Chamber. It unites local manufacturers, enabling members to harness the cross-industry, business, engineering and manufacturing knowledge necessary to evolve and...
Digital Innovation Fund – Information on Lighthouse Open Call
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub Join our webinar on 7th December to hear from Smart Manufacturing Data Hub Director, Simon Coward on the National Lighthouse funding call 2, who and what is eligible and how to apply. There will also...
Food Health and Safety for Food and Drink Producers
Every company that manufactures food is required by the law as well as morality to manage health and safety, and successful safety and health administration enhances work environments across the board. Simple, minimal techniques of compliance will be described...
Allergen Awareness for Food and Drink Producers
Understanding the significance of managing allergens and the rise in allergic reactions in society. Along with managing raw material labelling, allergen management in food and beverage production facilities will be described and explored. This webinar is open to Leicester...
Introduction to HACCP for Food and Drink Producers
Every company that manufactures food is required by law to have a working food safety management system. This webinar on HACCP for producers will provide you with an overview of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management system,...
East Midlands Manufacturing and Trade Conference
Through a range of keynote speakers, workshops and panel discussions the 2024 Conference will focus on the evolution of the Chamber’s “A Centre of Trading Excellence – A Business Manifesto for Growth in the East Midlands and Beyond”. Unpicking...
Food Labelling and Nutritional Information Legislation
Introduction Producing labels for food is a complicated and frequently difficult undertaking, with severe consequences for non-compliance. The half-day workshop will walk producers through the FSA rules, help producers with their unique products and labelling needs, and guide them...
Introduction to HACCP for Food and Drink Producers
Introduction Every company that manufactures food is required by law to have a working food safety management system. This workshop on HACCP for producers will provide you with an overview of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management...
Introduction to Food Standards
Introduction Certification to accepted UK and international food standards are frequently required to supply larger stores, food service distributors, and public sector tenders including hospitals, schools, and universities. Without such recognition, businesses may face difficulties supplying many retailers and...
SMDH – Breaking Through Barriers to Industry 4.0: Views from the Shop Floor
Join the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub online to learn more about the real-world challenges SME manufacturers face when embracing Industry 4.0 technologies. Characterised by increased automation and the employment of data-informed smart machines and smart factories, the fourth industrial...
SMDH – Bridging the Gap: Engaging Young and Diverse Talent in SME Manufacturing
SME Manufacturers up and down the country face a common challenge currently affecting the industry on a huge scale – attracting young and diverse talent. Recent research has found that 3 in 5 young people are unlikely to consider...
Leicestershire Manufacturing Network
The Leicestershire Manufacturing Network forms part of the umbrella East Midlands Manufacturing Network which is led by East Midlands Chamber. It unites local manufacturers, enabling members to harness the cross-industry, business, engineering and manufacturing knowledge necessary to evolve and...
SMDH – Manufacturing Analytics Platform for SME Manufacturers
SME Manufacturing businesses are all too aware that they need to embark on the digital transformation journey if they wish to keep up with the competition; however, they can be faced with multiple options and solutions with no clear...
Digital Manufacturing Solutions to drive SME efficiency and growth
Join Smart Manufacturing Data Hub Lighthouse awardee Flowlens and their customer Denatec, to learn how digital tools have streamlined their business processes, reduced waste and enabled them to compete against larger competitors and win more business. Flowlens is a manufacturing and stock...
Introduction to HACCP for Food and Drink Producers
Introduction Every company that manufactures food is required by law to have a working food safety management system. This workshop on HACCP for producers will provide you with an overview of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points management...
Principles of Preservation and Shelf-Life Assessment
With more time ‘on the shelf’ for the goods to be sold, increasing shelf life enhances earnings. Furthermore, the food industry is under pressure to reduce food waste. A fundamental understanding of why food and drink product safety and...
SMDH – Using Open-Source Data To Optimise Manufacturing Efficiency & Drive Quality
Manufacturing businesses face ever increasing challenges in everything from achieving net zero to measuring production processes. However, many of these challenges can be addressed by making better use of the data your organisation generates. When used intelligently, data can...
Food Labelling and Nutritional Information Legislation
Introduction Producing labels for food is a complicated and frequently difficult undertaking, with severe consequences for non-compliance. The half-day workshop will walk producers through the FSA rules, help producers with their unique products and labelling needs, and guide them...
AI in Fashion Webinar
Join us online to learn about how artificial intelligence is helping to modernise and transform the fashion industry. The AI In Fashion activities, organised in partnership between Innovate UK, STYLE3D and Fashion-Enter, aims to continue exploring the intersection of...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs Part 1 of 2
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. Carbon literacy certification provides real evidence of backing up your...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs Part 2 of 2
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. Carbon literacy certification provides real evidence of backing up your...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs Part 1 of 2
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. Carbon literacy certification provides real evidence of backing up your...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs Part 2 of 2
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. Carbon literacy certification provides real evidence of backing up your...
