The Manufacturer has released further details regarding its flagship series of TM Live events, taking place during November 1-3 in Birmingham.
The Manufacturer Live (#TMlive) represents the most dynamic series of events in UK manufacturing, encompassing The Manufacturer’s Annual Leaders Conference; the launch of The Manufacturer Top 100 2016; The Manufacturer MX Awards (in association with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers), and The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo.
The Manufacturer’s Annual Leaders Conference (#TMALC)
This year, the nation’s biggest manufacturing-led event focuses on Industry 4.0 – the technology-driven digitization of manufacturing processes, from design and engineer, to manufacture and service.
Much uncertainty surrounds the term; what will it mean for manufacturing companies (both large and small), and how can the UK remain globally competitive in the face of such disruption?
TMALC 2016 sets the stage to answer all of UK manufacturing’s questions regarding this fundamental shift to the industrial landscape, with experts from across industry providing analysis and commentary on the biggest wave of disruptive innovation since the dawn of robots more than half a century ago.
The agenda for TMALC has just been released, with speakers including Jim Newton, director of McLaren Applied Technology; Dick Elsy, CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult; Keith Jackson, CTO of Meggitt Plc; and many more.
Autodesk, who – alongside The Manufacturer, and supported by key partners – launched the Future of British Manufacturing Initiative (#FOBMI), has been announced as one of two headline sponsors for TMALC 2016.
Asif Moghal, Autodesk’s senior industry manager for manufacturing, commented: “Autodesk is delighted to be supporting TMALC for a second year running. The new industrial era is already upon us and Britain has an incredible opportunity to lead the world with great design and innovation, personalised for individual needs.
“It’s our responsibility to translate terms such as Industry 4.0 and IoT into practical and meaningful experiences that British design and manufacturing companies can convert immediately into action. Getting results is not as difficult as you’d believe and TMALC is a perfect platform for you to discover your own future of making things.”
Grant Thornton LLP, a leading advisory, tax and audit firm, has been revealed as the second headline sponsor for TMALC 2016.
Neil Barrell, partner, business consulting, commented: “We are very pleased to be supporting TMALC once again, this year as headline sponsor. Grant Thornton supports dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth, something which aligns perfectly with what TMALC offers.
“There is still significant uncertainty surrounding Industry 4.0 and associated technologies within industry. We look forward to helping clients understand this fundamental change, and other complex issues, and to assist them in finding the right solutions through the use of insights, experience and instinct.”
Visit www.tmalc.com for more information.
The Manufacturer Top 100 (@TMTop100)
The Manufacturer Top 100 is an annual publishing listing the UK’s most inspiring individuals in manufacturing, as identified by our readers, the wider industrial community, and the public.
Launched in 2014, the project aims to dispel the myths surrounding the image of manufacturing and to provide a platform to publicly celebrate active leaders and industrial innovators.
Nominations for 2016 have now closed, with this year’s cohort due to be announced at an exclusive launch event attended by more than 250 guests in Birmingham during TM Live.
Visit www.themanufacturertop100.com for more information.
The Manufacturer MX Awards (@TMMXAwards)
Dedicated to encouraging and promoting industry excellence, these prestigious awards celebrate all that is great about modern UK manufacturing.
TMMX categories range from success in innovation and sustainability, through to apprenticeships, leadership and staff engagement, offering plenty of opportunities of businesses of all sizes and sectors to be recognised.
It is free to enter the TMMX Awards, with companies able to submit nominations in as many categories as they wish. Entries close on June 30.
This year’s winners will be revealed at The Manufacturer MX Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner on November 2 at The Vox Centre, Resorts World.
Visit www.themanufacturermxawards.com for more information.
The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo (#TMSFE)
New for 2016 is TM Smart Factory Expo, the UK’s only dedicated exhibition in response to Industry 4.0 – the digitisation of manufacturing processes.
In partnership with Advanced Engineering 2016, TM Smart Factory Expo showcases the best solution providers and technology offerings for manufacturers to adopt and drive business growth.
Co-located with The Manufacturer’s Annual Leaders Conference at The NEC, the expo runs during November 2-3 and is an opportunity to discuss and explore the latest embedded technologies, including artificial intelligence; the Industrial Internet of Things; automation and robotics; additive manufacturing and 3D printing; servitization; mass customisation, and more.
