Our Initiatives
Assess the potential of a digital platform connecting manufacturers, digital technology service providers, educational service providers and the local community in supporting digital transformation, improving digital skills, and improving community engagement in manufacturing. ​
Create a framework and blueprint for such a digital platform​ and support sustainable localized production.
Our Mission
Understand the challenges ​which local communities face in getting objects repaired and delivered and in acquiring the necessary skills to gain employment in the manufacturing sector. ​
Understand the needs of local manufacturers in upskilling their employees while embracing digital transformation and in attracting a future workforce to manufacturing. ​
Understand the challenges which local councils face in creating meaningful learning and employment opportunities for the young population for the manufacturing sector​.​
Our Sponsors
Highlights
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Interviews Conducted
159
Survey Responses
120
Community Participation
Events
1
C0-Creation Workshop at Nissan
Collaborating to adopt and upskill digital technologies in manufacturing​ through a co-creation workshop​
at
May 15, 2024
2
Workshop at Pennine Healthcare, Derby
Inviting manufacturers, local authorities, education providers and technology companies interested in adoption of industrial digital technologies
at
Pennine Healthcare
July 18, 2024
1 - 5 pm
3
Dissemination Workshop
Comming Soon . . .
Inviting all the stakeholders for dissemination of the knowledge that is developed around the idea of community co-created distribued manufacturing platform. Registration will be open soon.