Made by Digital - an NMIS online event series
The future of Manufacturing is undoubtedly digital, but what does that mean and how can you be part of it?
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is at the forefront of digitally-enabled manufacturing. AM covers such a wide range of technologies and associated themes/topics – it can be difficult to know where to start, and how to assess the suitability of emerging technologies for your business.
To ensure Scotland’s manufacturing sector is at the forefront of digitally-enabled manufacturing, our teams from the NMIS Digital Factory and the Manufacturing Skills Academy have designed a two-part series of Rapid Knowledge Transfer Seminars (RKTS) aimed at developing your knowledge and understanding of the latest innovations in digital manufacturing technologies and software.
This event series will run from Tuesday 9 November 2021 – Tuesday 10 May 2022.
Date - Tuesday 9 November 2021
Time - 11.00 - 12.00 (GMT)
Making use of additive manufacturing techniques can offer new design freedoms, but how can you use them to your advantage? With so many terms used to describe the different techniques available such as 'generative design', topology optimisation', and 'latticing', it can be difficult to know where to start and which techniques could be right for you.
In this online event, our Research and Development Engineers will explain the different design methodologies and optimisation techniques. We will also be joined by Anthony O'Riordan, Managing Directory of Kaizen PLM, an accredited additive manufacturing expert partner for Siemens Digital Industries Software in the UK&I.
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Date - Tuesday 7 December 2021
Time - 11.00 - 12.00 (GMT)
Have you heard about additive manufacturing and have been wondering how you can use the technology to transform your business?
In this online event, we will provide an insight into the additive manufacturing (AM) process, showing the different stages to producing a final part, and how these vary with different types of AM equipment. We will then look at how this might fit in a business, and how to obtain either AM parts or AM process equipment.
Can't make this date? Don't worry. We will be repeating the event in the coming months. Check back for further updates.
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Date - Tuesday 8 February 2022
Time - 15.00 - 16.00 (GMT)
What is MELD® metal AM technology? We get asked this question a lot, so we have produced an online event to tell you everything you need to know about this innovative technology.
In this session, we will discuss the research that the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland has done with the technology and how you might use it in your business. We will be joined by our guest presenter, Chase Cox, Director of Technology at MELD Manufacturing, the company that developed and pioneered the technology.
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Date - Tuesday 8 March 2022
Time - 11.00 - 12.00 (GMT)
Wondering what additive manufacturing is and how it could help transform your business or manufacturing processes?
This month, our online event will provide an introduction to additive manufacturing, providing a helpful overview of what it is, along with examples of how and why to use it while debunking some of the common myths around the process.
This event will be repeated to make sure you and your business have the opportunity to consolidate your new knowledge developed in AM in case this date does not suit your diary. This event was previously held on 21/10/21.
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Date - Wednesday 20 April 2022
Time - 11.00 - 12.00 (GMT)
Are you curious about how Additive Manufacturing can produce certified parts? It's often difficult to wrap your head around qualification, verification, and certification.
This online event will explain how all the puzzle pieces fit together and help you to understand the requirements for your industry and or sector. This month, we will also be joined by David Hardacre from LRQA, a 3rd party quality assurance company.
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Date - Tuesday 10 May 2022
Time - 14:00 - 15:00 (GMT)
Are you a manufacturer that produces large metal parts? In this online event, we will discuss the opportunities that are available to you when it comes to adopting a potential new additive manufacturing process into your business.
During the session, you will also learn about the different large format metal AM technologies that are commercially available and how to use them. We will be joined by an industrial partner who will provide information on how this technology is being used in industry and will provide case studies and demonstrations.
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Dates & Venues
| Date | Tuesday, May 10, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Online |
| Duration | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Who will benefit?
This event series is designed for Engineers, Designers, Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Technologists who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of the latest innovations in digital manufacturing technologies, such as Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing.
The series will:
- Provide an in-depth exploration of new and emerging technologies and themes
- Discuss the specific applications and the possible limitations of technologies
- Review industry-based case studies to showcase real-life examples of technology adopters
Participation in our online event series will enable you to have:
- Market & technology readiness discussions with your customers and within your organisation
- The knowledge to make business-level R&D investments
- The skill to undertake strategic technology road mapping
- Make technology integration assessments
About AM-BATS
This event series is being delivered as part of a research and knowledge transfer project - Additive Manufacturing - Business and Technical Support (AM-BATS) which forms part of the Scottish Government's Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund (AMCF). Our team of experts offers free knowledge and support to Scottish-based SMEs, micro-companies, sole-traders, and start-ups exploring the potential opportunities and are learning how to navigate the challenges of implementing additive manufacturing in their business.
About the AMCF
The Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund (AMCF) projects are part-funded by the 2014-2020 European Regional Development Fund part of the European Structural Funds 2014-20 Programme. The Scottish Government is the Managing Authority for the European Structural Funds 2014-20 Programme.
For further information visit the Scottish Government webpages or follow @scotgovESIF.