The Made Smarter programme is reopening for 2026/27 intake, and your organisation may be eligible to take part. Applications are now open, and we would encourage you to apply, get in touch, or learn more here: Made Smarter supports manufacturing SMEs to become digitally ready and adopt the latest technologies, from automation and data systems […]
Ideal for developing staff, engaging apprentices and inspiring trainees, or just refreshing skills, the NDMA Business Improvement Workshops are an opportunity to explore real-life manufacturing processes and challenges. NDMA members can access the expert-led workshops for a nominal cover charge of just £15 per delegate. Those wishing to place more than two candidates, and non-members
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Members are invited to attend the NDMA’s Annual General Meeting This year’s AGM will be held at Tex Plastics in Barnstaple, including a best-practice factory tour and light refreshments. As a volunteer-run members’ organisation, North Devon Manufacturers Association undertakes a formal AGM each year – an opportunity to review the past year’s achievements and ratify
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Last Thursday, NDMA joined other groups from the South West Manufacturing Network, and Great South West Partnership to showcase the region’s strength in manufacturing to MPs As the second-most concentrated and highly productive manufacturing region, with a wealth of industrial diversity, The South West deserves to be recognised for its potential to support the Government’s
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The popular Efficiency vs Effectiveness Business Improvement Workshop returns on 4th Feb Book now to get up to two funded places as an NDMA member and take advantage of a great opportunity to upskill your team! Click below for bookings:
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The National Manufacturing Conference will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Over 700 delegates will come together at the QEII Centre in London to network and gain valuable insights. Hear from expert speakers in keynote sessions and panel discussions and dive deeper in a selection of breakout sessions. Watch the event teaser video here: Find out more and register
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Engage in a factory simulation workshop to learn relatable techniques to implement on your Continuous Improvement (CI) Journey! The final event in the current series of NDMA-funded Business Improvement Workshops returns to its cornerstone module, which serves as both an excellent introduction, and a valuable refresher experience for anyone at any stage of their manufacturing
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Fablab is a digital makerspace based inside Exeter Library. It opened in 2014 and was the first FabLab in any UK public library! FabLab enables people to try out digital making techniques using the latest technology. FabLab Devon offers workshops for adults and children, a Membership for adults plus an outreach programme. FabLab Devon needs your
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Upskill your teams before the end of the year with these full-day courses based on Lean and Six Sigma principles for next-to nothing
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The latest Make UK Manufacturing Outlook survey is now open for responses. The survey asks about recent business trends and how respondents expect them to change in the near future. It will form the basis of Make UK’s Manufacturing Outlook report. Each quarter this report assists Make UK as well as the media, policymakers in
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