Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2015 free seminar programme

The North West is a vital region for the UK’s automotive, public transport and aerospace manufacturing sector - which alone contributes over £7bn annually to the UK economy. The North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) is the key organisation for the aerospace industry in the North West, and its Chief Executive, Dr. David Bailey, will present one of the keynote sessions of the 2015 programme, titled Technology Opportunities and Challenges in the Aerospace Supply Chain. The Northern Manufacturing show will also launch a new feature for 2015, RoadRailAir, to reflect the region’s strength in the supply chain for these sectors.

Wayne Kite of Stanford Marsh will deliver an overview of the emerging technology of 3D Printing and some case studies illustrating how it can be employed in almost limitless applications in manufacturing. Alistair Williamson of Lucid Innovation will explore how additive manufacturing is literally shaping the future of manufacturing across a wide range of sectors, from food & drink, to aerospace and medical technology.

The Salford and Trafford Engineering Group Training Association, STEGTA, has been helping firms and young people into apprenticeship schemes since 1966 and is recognised by Ofsted as one of the leading training providers in the country. John Whitby and Ian Parker of STEGTA will show how apprentice schemes can benefit your business and provide an overview of government-supported training schemes.