An opportunity to experience the capabilities of a 3D design CAD package and the benefits it can bring to your Manufacturing or Design business. Also, the opportunity to find out about how the Manufacturing Technology Centre can help you scale up manufacture of your design, including facilities for you to make the first 1-100 prototypes at the MTC, or improve productivity of your current production processes and to learn about Manufacturing Growth Programme who can access funding for various projects including digital conversions of your 2D drawings to 3D CAD. To support this the MTC offer a complimentary ‘Line Walk’ of your production facility to identify opportunities for continuous, sustainable process improvement in your design & manufacturing processes.
As a business we invest in the 'Solidworks' Design package and our event will be showcasing its benefits as well as offering one to one sessions with our qualified Designers, who can advise you on Manufacturing feasibility of your concept, product or idea and provide valuable advice and guidance in relation to materials, processes, potential pitfalls and “Solid Solutions” to overcome them. 3D CAD packages like Solidworks, are a worthwhile investment to any business and this is a unique opportunity to establish if and how there would be a suitable return on your investment or provide an understanding of what outsourced services would do on your behalf, enabling you to see the journey of a concept, from idea, through CAD design process, right through to prototype and manufacture.
Who should attend?
Manufacturers who do not currently use or have in house 3D CAD design facilities
Manufacturers that have 2D drawings that they want to digitalise into 3D CAD
Manufacturers that use an alternative software option to Solidworks
Manufacturers with an idea or concept they want to have prototyped or want to take to market and want to investigate feasibility of manufacture
Entrepreneurs with an idea or concept they wish to have prototyped or establish feasibility of manufacture
Topics to include:
Learn about and experience the capabilities of a 3D design CAD package and the benefits it can bring to your Manufacturing or Design business and to see the capabilities of 3D CAD design and simulation and benefits
One to One sessions offering bespoke advice and guidance from Qualified CAD Engineers on Manufacturability of a concept or idea, to include advice on materials and manufacturing process options and potential pitfalls.
One to one sessions available with the MTC’s experienced manufacturing practitioners to discuss how they can help you.
Government funding available to SME Manufacturers for various business growth projects
Arrange a complimentary follow up assessment from the MTC, consisting of a FREE line walk of your production facility. Let a fresh pair of eyes help identify & agree key issues and opportunities for continuous, sustainable process improvement in your design & manufacturing processes
Have a go at using 3D CAD Software “Solidworks” without the need to invest
See the benefits of quicker manufacturability through CAD simulation techniques getting your idea to market quicker (FEA)
Programme
12.00 – 1.00 1 Hour Buffet Lunch (provided)
1.15 – 1.20 5 Minutes Introduction and welcome - Best in Design Ltd
1.20 - 1.40 20 Minutes Solidworks - Will Williams
“Technical capabilities and cost-effective options for your business”
1.40 - 2.00 20 Minutes Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) - Nigel Knapp
“Support available bringing your prototype to maturity”
2.00 – 2.15 15 Minutes Helen Fortune, Manufacturing Growth Manager - Economic Growth Solutions Ltd
"Helping SME Manufacturers make improvements by identifying, understanding and removing barriers to growth"
2.15 - 2.30 Refreshments, chance to Book One to One sessions & Networking
2.30 – 4.00 15 Min slots (Networking to continue and 2 Hours of 15 minute One to One Sessions with any of the following):
MTC – Nigel Knapp
Solidworks – Will Williams
Qualified CAD Designers x 2
Helen Fortune - Manufacturing Growth Programme
Free Desk to use Solidworks