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<\/i>Press release by AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre) in Rotherham<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Matt Bacon, IMG’s project manager for SMEs, lifting the lid on digital manufacturing at the ‘Brew and Bytes’ event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Innovation is hard wired into the circuitry of all the smaller companies who attended the latest of our informal \u2018brew and bytes\u2019 meet ups \u2013 kindly supported on this occasion by Patent Attorneys, Withers & Rogers \u2013 at Factory 2050, the place where digital meets manufacturing.<\/h3>\n
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\u201cI was massively impressed and amazed that a facility like the AMRC, which can enhance SMEs, is on our doorstep,\u201d says first time visitor to Factory 2050, Ciaran O\u2019Shea, Director of Nprime, which specialises in instrumentation, telemetry, data capture and analysis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe work the AMRC does, and the technology it has, is second to none, globally. To have this expertise that SMEs can reference and draw on is unique,\u201d said Ciaran, whose company has strong trading links with the US. \u201cWe see similar relationships in America, but I feel there is something special in the relationship that you are trying to build between manufacturing SMEs and the AMRC here in Sheffield.\u201d<\/p>\n

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“We see similar relationships in America, but I feel there is something special in the relationship that you are trying to build between manufacturing SMEs and the AMRC here in Sheffield.”<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The east end of Sheffield based firm, established in 2003, is a specialised supplier of data acquisition and telemetry solutions to the engineering industry including Caterpillar, Jaguar Land Rover, BAE Systems and London Underground.<\/p>\n

After the meet up, Ciaran was clear: \u201cWithout innovation we remain stagnant, we presently have three proof of concept projects, two people full time employed in new technology and 17% of our turnover is next generation technology, projects and proof of concepts.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile Nprime is at the cutting edge with what we do, this engagement with the AMRC makes me feel we could access some of its R&D expertise to become more efficient and create solutions for the future. We are interested in sitting with the AMRC to have a kick off meeting regarding an R&D project we are launching shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stuart Murphy from Rollem described the digital meet manufacturing event as \u2018very important\u2019 and came away with four potential avenues to explore with the AMRC engineers: automation, vision systems, industrial internet of things, and production control software.<\/p>\n

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“We presently have three proof of concept projects, two people full time employed in new technology and 17% of our turnover is next generation technology, projects and proof of concepts.”<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cThe AMRC \u2013 and Alan Lyons and his team as the liaison link \u2013 are essential to the Sheffield City Region SME community,\u201d added Stuart, who is MD and owner of this innovative print finishing company which exports 85% of its production, including 50% to the US market.<\/p>\n

Belinda Naylor, Business Development Manager at family-owned engineering and design consultants Webster Technologies, said: \u201cThe more we can learn and understand about Industry technologies the easier it will be to identify opportunities to integrate them into the business. Gaining confidence and knowledge about digital technologies through forums and networking events like this supports the adoption of smart technologies.<\/p>\n

Belinda is keen to explore how virtual reality, telematics and remote monitoring could not only help her company understand more about the performance of its attachments, but also prove to be useful as a training and skills tool. \u201cVirtual reality, using simulators as a way of learning how to operate equipment such as excavators is also a great way of engaging younger people with our industry,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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“We are interested in sitting with the AMRC to have a kick off meeting regarding an R&D project we are launching shortly.”<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There was advice, too, for the AMRC. \u201cIt\u2019s good to have more activities like this \u2013 events that are interactive, not overly technical. Anything that gives people an opportunity to get together; maybe something like a topic on innovation with attendees splitting into smaller groups during the event to encourage conversation and networking,\u201d Belinda added.<\/p>\n

For Alan Lyons this feedback is vital. \u201cOur role is to introduce digital technology and digital tech companies to manufacturing, to show that by working together we can drive big improvements in own productivity and profitability not only at the level of the firm, but also across the regional and national economy. We are all on a learning journey. The more meets we have like this, the easier it will be to spread the word across the Sheffield City Region about the opportunities that are opened up when digital meets manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Ciaran O\u2019Shea, the opportunity to engage in a five-day free consultation with research engineers at the AMRC was an eye-opener: \u201cI plan on making contact regarding this. Nprime\u2019s expertise in bespoke measurement solutions and the AMRC\u2019s facilities and expertise have clear synergies that could enhance what Nprime do.\u201d Before his visit to Factory 2050 Ciaran confessed that he ‘thought AMRC was out of bounds’ seeing it as a competitor: but now he sees it very differently. \u201cWe will be in touch soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are an SME who wants to learn more about how the AMRC can help your business make digital technology work for you, contact Alan Lyons at\u00a0a.lyons@amrc.co.uk.\u00a0<\/a>If you are a digital\/tech company that thinks you can support manufacturing get in touch via the Digital Meet Manufacturing page on the AMRC website at\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Z8QWfO.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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