The programme is a collaboration between ERDF who is providing £5.77M funding (£2.6million from 2014-2020 and £3.1million from 2020-2023) and the University of Sunderland who are managing and, alongside industry, are investing £5.15M in delivery of this project.
The University of Sunderland have committed significant academic resources and recruited a team consisting of industrial and research specialists to support the delivery of both practical and research projects all fully funded to eligible SME’s
The project has over £1M of industry leading capital including 3D printers, I4 rigs and VR/AR equipment and software to encourage SME engagement with advanced technology.
The project also has grants of up to £50,000* available to support capital/product validation/tooling and other financial inhibitors to driving strategic development of both product and process.
Project & Technical Lead
Head of Research
Compliance Officer - Finance
Compliance Officer - Purchasing
Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive
Computer Aided Design and Engineering Specialist
Digital Engineering (VR & AR) Specialist
Product and Process Design Specialist
Automation and Robotics Specialist
Business Process Improvement and Simulation Specialist
Industry 4.0 and Electronics Specialist
Technical Team Support Administrative Assistant
Advanced Manufacturing Technician
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North East engineering and manufacturing companies will be given support in driving operational excellence through Lean Tools & Techniques and Industry 4.0, with a series of events next month.
Industry 4.0 and electronics expert Richard Eynon explains how the latest technological advancements are impacting upon the manufacturing industry…
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