The Factory in a Box demonstrator, which is part of the £60 million Innovate UK-funded Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) programme, is to be formally launched at the MTC in March. Manufacturers are invited to attend the free event and learn how their businesses can benefit from the adoption of a smarter, more digital approach.
Hosted at the MTC on Ansty Park, Coventry on 13 March, the event will bring together industry thought-leaders, academia and the MTC's Smart Manufacturing Accelerator team, which delivers integrated manufacturing and supply chain improvements based on industrial digital technologies.
Robin Thatcher, chief engineer at the MTC, says: "Factory in a Box is a rapidly deployable, remotely-managed, modular manufacturing supply chain network enabled by the latest digital technologies. As well as demonstrating those technologies, Factory in a Box can be a solution in its own right, providing a rapid route to market for manufacturing innovations.
"Our Smart Manufacturing Accelerator team can assess companies and their supply chains, to plan, design and implement innovative manufacturing solutions,” he adds. “Attendees at the launch event will see live demonstrations of Factory in a Box and judge if it is right for them. They can also take part in interactive workshops, and listen to presentations from manufacturing experts.”
Although the event is free to attend, registration is vital as places are limited. Those interested should click here
