NDMA members are invited to revisit Numatic International for an update on their sitewide continuous improvement Now operating across a 7 acre site in Chard, Numatic International is a Southwest manufacturing success story spanning more than 50 years, and one that never stops innovating and developing. Members had the chance to witness new production lines […]
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The Net-Zero Exchange Project closes on 30th April and has issued a final update with thanks to its supporters and members The team and participants achieved a great deal during its operation over the past few years – a brief summary of the project’s key outputs can be found below, but in summary:
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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
Cosmic have put together a range of practical online AI workshops starting next week and running through to the end of May. They are great value, and designed for different levels, so whether someone is completely new to AI or ready to use it more confidently at work, there is something to suit. There are
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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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The flagship Devon Chamber event takes place in Plymouth on 22nd May Open to Devon Chamber members and ALL businesses based in Devon, the Devon Chamber awards honour and celebrate the county’s most innovative, resilient, and community-minded organisations. They’ll be honouring all our winners and finalists during a glittering ceremony at Crowne Plaza Plymouth on Friday 22 May – and tickets
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It’s been six months since the Careers & Enterprise Company hosted the national modern work experience symposium, where colleagues from across the sector convened and pledged their support of modern work experience. Now, there’s a chance to make your support public, using a pack of resources to join the campaign later in April. Here’s the info from the Careers & Enterprise Company: The response has
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Members were treated to an eye-opening tour of the facility producing injection-moulded products that appear in household and specialist products used all over the world. The 2026 NDMA Annual General Meeting was hosted by Tex Plastics in Barnstaple. After the formal meeting to agree the association’s 2025 accounts, report on achievements, and reinstate committee and
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The Engineering Trust has successfully concluded a highly engaging programme of events for National Apprenticeship Week 2026, partnering with four leading manufacturing and engineering companies across North Devon. 9–15 February 2026 More than 100 attendees took part in a series of onsite open evenings designed to showcase the breadth of engineering career opportunities available in
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Your Mentoring Matters?is a?fully funded?pilot project?to support?SMEs?to setup their own apprenticeship mentoring scheme?or?evaluate the impact of?an existing one. ?It?will be?delivered by?Enginuity, with the support of?experienced?employers who will?provide expert input into?how?to design, implement,?run?and evaluate an?effective?apprenticeship?mentoring scheme.? The programme is open exclusively to UK engineering and manufacturing organisations with fewer than 250 employees and is aimed at individuals responsible
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