Andreas Reimer is a Strategic Program Lead and Manufacturing R&D Engineer at NMIS, specializing in machining optimization, additive manufacturing, and remanufacturing. He holds an EngD from the University of Strathclyde, focused on high-speed die machining, and is a Chartered Engineer. Andreas leads the ReMake Glasgow project, applying circular economy principles across industry value chains. He has secured significant funding, managed diverse teams, and advanced sustainable manufacturing technologies, working closely with academic staff to turn research into impactful industrial solutions.
Visit us at Scotland’s leading manufacturing and supply chain event
The Scotland manufacturing & supply chain conference & exhibition brings together industry professionals to explore cutting-edge technologies, hear from expert speakers, and connect across sectors like aerospace, energy, renewables, and advanced manufacturing.
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) returns for its fourth year, showcasing innovations driving sustainability and efficiency, from circular economy solutions and smart recycling to lightweight composites.
Join our experts as they discuss Scotland’s manufacturing growth, inclusive innovation, skills development, and building sustainable, waste-free supply chains.
Our team will be on hand to share how NMIS can support your innovation journey and help boost productivity and growth.
Speaking sessions
Day 1: Wed 1 Oct (11.40)
ReMake for Net Zero: Scaling Circular Solutions through a Systems Approach (Panel)
- Speaker: Dr Andreas Reimer
- Stage: Main Stage
- Guest speaker: Ryan McCuaig, Renewable Parts Limited
How can manufacturing help deliver net zero? This session shows how advanced (re)manufacturing technologies and Digital Product Passports are enabling circular solutions in critical sectors such as transport and energy. Using a systems approach, it explores how we’re tackling lead times, supply chain resilience, and compliance. The session concludes with a panel of industry leaders discussing how Scotland can scale circular manufacturing to cut carbon, strengthen competitiveness, and secure long-term economic growth.
Day 1: Wed 1 Oct (13:40)
Large-scale Additive Manufacturing for Shipbuilding: Deploying DED-Arc
- Speaker: Dr Misael Pimentel
- Stage: Aerospace, Security, Maritime
Traditional shipbuilding is costly, slow, and carbon-intensive. The successful Marine Vessel Lightweighting (MariLight) R&D initiative shows a new way forward, delivering vessels that are cleaner, faster to produce, and more efficient. This UK-led project demonstrated weight reductions of 13%, production time savings of 20%, and lead time cuts of 90%. Dr Misael Pimentel will share how large-scale additive manufacturing (DED-Arc) was used to build a topology-optimised component, aiming for the world’s first Lloyd’s Register certification of an additively manufactured maritime part, accelerating the industry’s journey to Net Zero 2050.
Day 2: Thurs 2 Oct (10:00)
AI² – Artificial Intelligence Industrialisation
- Speaker: Dr Evgenia Yakushina
- Stage: Digital Transformation
This session will explore how AI is transforming manufacturing supply chains through predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and real-time decision-making. A leading panel of experts will share insights on deploying AI to enhance supply chain visibility, optimise logistics, and mitigate disruption. From demand forecasting to adaptive planning, the discussion will focus on practical applications delivering measurable impact. Attendees will gain a clearer view of how AI can drive resilience, efficiency, and sustainability across modern supply networks.
Day 2: Thur 2 Oct (10.00)
Breaking the Mold: Attracting the Next Generation into Modern Manufacturing
- Speaker: Jose Hernandez
- Stage: Skills and Training
Skills shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing today’s manufacturing industries. This session explores the critical role of skills research in addressing these gaps and the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling. It also highlights how attracting and inspiring the next generation can open new pathways into manufacturing, making opportunities more visible and accessible for young people while helping to secure the future workforce.
Day 2: Thurs Oct (11.00)
ReMake Digital Product Passport (DPP): Driving Circular Manufacturing
- Speaker: Awais Munawar
- Stage: Lean, Productivity & Continuous Improvement
ReMake is a flagship circular manufacturing programme led by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). One focus is the Digital Product Passport (DPP), a digital record of a product’s materials, history, and end-of-life options. With new regulations emerging, NMIS is leading the way in supporting industry to create and adopt DPPs. The framework helps companies keep products in use for longer by enabling repair, reuse, and remanufacture, while opening doors to servitisation models and new income streams.
Meet our experts
Dr Andreas Reimer
Senior ReMake Theme Lead
Dr Evgenia Yakushina
CTO Strategic Programme Manager
Evgenia has has spent more than 10 years in leadership roles, including Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Forming Team Leader, where she developed expertise in strategic business development and project management, delivering over 100 national and international projects. Dr. Yakushina currently serves as the Strategic Programme Manager for NMIS’s major initiative, the Coalition for Wind Industry Circularity (CWIC).
Dr Misael Pimentel
Direct Energy Deposition (DED) Arc Theme Lead, Digital Factory
Dr. Pimentel is a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Technical Lead for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Arc at NMIS’s Digital Factory, with a decade of experience in sustainable near net-shape processes and Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM). He has delivered high-impact results, including a 90% reduction in lead time and 13% weight savings for maritime components through projects like ATI Sprint Hybrid DED and MariLight. His work spans international R&D collaboration, AM roadmap development, and knowledge sharing at global events and committees, bridging research and industry needs across aerospace, maritime, and energy sectors
Jose Hernandez
Acting Head of Skills Programme
Jose is a multifaceted professional with experience across academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, currently serving as Acting Head of Skills Programmes at NMIS. He leads high-impact knowledge exchange and skills initiatives to help manufacturing organisations build capabilities and embrace innovation. With a background in mechanical design, research, and continuous improvement, Jose has worked in both Mexico and the UK, including roles in SMEs and at the University of Strathclyde. His career reflects a strong focus on skills development and supporting growth across the manufacturing sector.
Awais Munawar
Visualisation Theme Lead
As Interim digital team lead at NMIS, Awais supports manufacturing businesses in adopting emerging technologies such as Digital Twins, XR, and AI. With over a decade of experience in aerospace and research, he brings deep expertise in IT/OT integration, cloud systems, and digital manufacturing. He leads projects that help industry partners unlock value and drive innovation through practical, scalable digital solutions.