“ This will provide a step-change in efficiency and part quality , distinguishing us from other suppliers and helping to ‘ level up ’ UK manufacturing and the national supply chain ”
KIERON SALTER CEO , THE DIGITAL MANUFACTURING CENTRE
Strategy . “ This will provide a step-change in efficiency and part quality , distinguishing us from other suppliers and helping to ‘ level up ’ UK manufacturing and the national supply chain ,” he said .
With many sectors navigating significant shifts in technology , product development , increased competition and rising demand for advanced , low-carbon solutions , the DMC is set to play a key role in enabling innovators across the space , aerospace , motorsport , automotive , medical , industrial , oil & gas and marine industries .
The DMC ’ s extensive in-house engineering capabilities are focused on solving customer challenges with clever designs that maximise the advantages of the advanced processes at their disposal . As an end-to-end solutions provider , the facility brings together metal , polymer and silicone AM processes with complementary machining , finishing and inspection services for a fully connected process chain .
Embracing Industry 4.0 practices and principles , in line with the Industrial Strategy , the DMC ’ s data-driven approach will allow its engineers to further refine part design and processes by effectively implementing capabilities including predictive analytics and AI .
Collaboration has been a vital aspect of the DMC ’ s creation . The business works alongside a number of significant industry and technology partners , including Renishaw ,
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