Digital Northampton and the Northamptonshire Manufacturing Forum bring an insight into innovation in the manufacturing sector.

Introduced by Jolene Spall, Chair of the Northamptonshire Manufacturing Forum and Operations Director at Whitworths Ltd in Irthlingborough.

Has COVID-19 increased appetite for digital transformation?

Dolores Sanders, Total Control Pro Ltd

British manufacturing companies took quick and significant steps towards digitalisation when the pandemic first hit. According to Make UK’s Report, 91% of manufacturers said they benefited from adopting new digital technologies during the crisis.

Has COVID-19 changed the Digital Transformation landscape in manufacturing? What does this mean for the future of the industry?

Join Dolores Sanders, CIO of Total Control Pro Ltd, as she explains the need to get closer to the supply chain and manage process improvements at a distance.

Digital Manufacturing Enabled by Connectivity

Kieron Salter (CEO, Digital Manufacturing Centre)

Kieron talks about the concept of the new Digital Manufacturing Centre at Silverstone.

His presentation covers how additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing are at the heart of the business.

WMG’s DI4m Programme - Digital Support

Simon Broome, Innovation Manager (Warwick University WMG – Warwick Manufacturing Group)

Simon’s talk outlines digital support available from WMG for SMEs in Northamptonshire.

WMG’s DI4M project has been developed for SMEs to benefit from the latest in manufacturing technologies and thinking, helping them become more productive and competitive.

There is support available from a 40-strong dedicated SME manufacturing/engineering team in Warwick.