Sponsors

The Manufacturing Summits are organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Findlay Media and ERA, and are held with the following sponsor(s):

IMechE

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the fastest growing professional engineering institution in the UK. Its 89,000 members work at the heart of some of the country’s most important and dynamic industries.

With a long heritage, today’s Institution is a forward-looking, campaigning organisation. By working with leading companies, universities and think tanks, it creates and shares knowledge to provide government, businesses and the public with fresh thinking and authoritative guidance on all aspects of mechanical engineering.

The Institution’s vision is “improving the world through engineering”. It finds and nurtures new talent, helps engineers build their careers and takes on the campaigning challenges that, when solved, will make a difference to all of us.

Web: www.imeche.org

The ERA Foundation

The ERA Foundation promotes innovation in electrotechnology to strengthen the economic vitality of the UK. It -

• Seeks to raise the profile of research and development in the electrotechnology sector;

• Supports young engineers at formative stages of their careers;

• Provides grants to support electrotechnology projects at early stages of commercialisation;

• Invests in technology funds which make early-stage investments in young electrotechnology companies.

Web: www.erafoundation.org

Intellect

Intellect works with and for members to:

• develop the UK’s capability to support a strong and growing technology sector

• improve their business performance by:

– providing insights into markets and supply chains and constructively influencing their development

– engaging with government and regulators to create the most favourable environment for growth and employment

– maintaining the industry’s reputation and championing its strategic importance

– sharing and promoting best practice

Web:www.intellectuk.org

Rockwell Automation

When it comes to automation, your requirements are unique. So are our solutions.

Whether you need a stand-alone industrial component or an enterprise-wide integrated system, you can use our technology to get your products and services to market faster and reduce your operating costs. Rockwell Automation, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage for their businesses.

Tap into our continually expanding global network for superior customer support and strategic maintenance services for a complete portfolio of predictive, preventive and reactive capabilities.

Web: www.rockwellautomation.co.uk

Technology Strategy Board

The Technology Strategy Board has a wide remit: to stimulate innovation in those areas which offer the greatest scope for boosting UK growth and productivity. Together with business, by the end of 2011 we will have invested almost £2bn towards this goal.

Innovation and technology, in the broadest sense, offer not only global competitive advantage but also a means of tackling many of today’s greatest societal challenges.

Recognising this, the Technology Strategy Board has developed a strategic approach with three clear areas of focus: innovation in response to societal and economic challenges; innovation inspired by the existing and emerging technologies where the UK leads or could lead; and the ‘climate’ or culture in which innovation can grow.

Programmes include innovation platforms to focus on challenges and mobilise innovative responses; knowledge transfer networks and partnerships; funding for Collaborative R&D programmes; and other initiatives designed to stimulate business innovation.

The Technology Strategy Board’s vision: for the UK to be a global leader in innovation and a magnet for innovative businesses, where technology is applied rapidly, effectively and sustainably to create wealth and enhance quality of life

Web: www.innovateuk.org
Enquiries: enquiries@tsb.gov.uk