Conference sessions will focus on opportunities for growth in the North East and future manufacturing technology. Hitachi Rail will open the conference by explaining how they developed a four year blueprint for building the fully operational site at Newton Aycliffe. With a resurgence of manufacturing industries in the region, IMechE will examine how that growth is making a difference to the economy regionally and nationally. 

Visitors will also hear from the founder of local success story, Ford Aerospace about how diversification has enabled the company to continue to grow. The Manufacturing Technology Centre will highlight the opportunities and challenges of additive manufacturing and the AMRC’s head of the Factory 2050 project will be discussing the 4th industrial revolution and what it will mean for the UK’s manufacturers.

In addition, a workshop programme offers practical learning and inspiring case studies alongside an exhibition of more than 90 exhibitors from regional and national suppliers.

To register and for the full conference and workshop programme visit: www.menortheast.co.uk