With a focus on technologies such as data analytics, artificial intelligence and connectivity, automation, virtual and augmented reality, additive manufacturing, machining, and design engineering, the digital factory will showcase how companies can use digital technologies to overcome roadblocks and inefficiencies, increase productivity, improve sustainability and push forward innovation within the manufacturing and engineering community.
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Sqm factory space
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Facility investment
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The technical capabilities which exist within our digital factory are in direct response to business need. They are intended to help manufacturing businesses from across the supply chain innovate and develop the next generation of products in an increasingly competitive and environmentally conscious world.
Our additive manufacturing technologies allow the companies we work with to make lighter parts that would be impossible to produce by other means. It can be used for manufacturing parts, tooling, and prototypes, saving on materials, time and costs.
Used in combination with other technologies, our machining capabilities can help companies to cut production time and deliver enhanced efficiency and sustainability. Our capabilities in this area support productivity improvement, zero-defect manufacturing, and sustainable manufacturing.
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Data-driven manufacturing brings enormous opportunities for improvement. With everything connected and data extraction available across all stages of manufacture, we work with companies to enhance the efficiency of machinery on the shop floor along with back office and supply chain management.
From exploring new methods of manufacture, linking you with key academic and industrial partners, and developing your requirements into a concept model using a robust design process, we can help bring your product to life, while delivering unique expertise that will enhance your competitive edge.
A showcase of some of the latest technologies, and research and development projects concerning our Digital Factory.
Demonstrating smart factory performance, our RESuME testbed will use machine learning, to create the infrastructure and systems architecture to enable a fully connected, digital manufacturing environment.
Utilising new technologies to combine and remake components more efficiently and cost-effectively, the Remake testbed will play a significant role in the future of sustainable manufacturing.
A bespoke, interchangeable and automated cell for companies to prove and adopt new manufacturing technologies, to lower the barriers to entry to advanced manufacturing research.
Find out more about how we are harnessing the power of digital technologies and supporting companies in their efforts to embrace digital transformation.
Digital Factory, NMIS
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Digital Factory, NMIS
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Digital Factory, NMIS
New tool accelerates product development process