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collaboration is in our dna

We believe the best solutions come from working together. Our network spans global manufacturers, technology providers, universities, research centres and catapult networks, alongside funding agencies, trade bodies and government. By uniting diverse expertise, we create the best conditions for knowledge exchange, accelerated innovation and real-world impact. This integrated approach ensures ideas are tested, refined and scaled, strengthening the resilience of UK manufacturing.

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OUR PARTNERS

INDUSTRY

Airbus

BAE Systems

BMW Group

GKN Aerospace

Hamble Aerostructures

Leonardo​

Rolls Royce

Spirit AerosSystems

TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

Siemens

Fairfield 

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

Beckoff

Electroimpact

ATS

Nikon

Loop

Target 3D

PTC

Dassault

Solving

Omron

Witte 

Starrag

Hexagon

INSTITUTIONS

Imperial College London

University of Birmingham

University of Cambridge

University of Sheffield

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre 

University of Strathclyde

National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
University of Ulster

Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Manufacturing Technology Centre

FUNDING BODIES

EPSRC

Innovate UK

Aerospace Technology Institute

Made Smarter

Clean Sky

Horizon Europe

REGIONAL & TRADE BODIES 

East Midlands Combined County Authority

East Midlands Manufacturing Networks 

East Midlands Regional Defence a Science Cluster

East Midlands Chamber of Commerce

Make UK

GOVERNMENT

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Department of Business & Trade

Ministry of Defence

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