BEP Surface Technologies, a leading electroplating and surface finishing specialist, has accelerated its digital transformation and decarbonisation journey after investing in control and automation technologies.
Made Smarter has empowered 125 digital leaders with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through its two innovative leadership programmes.
Officials from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) visited two manufacturing businesses in the West Midlands to find out first-hand the impact of the region's Made Smarter programme that helps manufacturing and engineering firms adopt digital technology and drive growth.
The extension of the Made Smarter programme, which improves digital skills and access to technology in manufacturing and engineering businesses, has been welcomed after new figures revealed its impact in the West Midlands.
The Made Smarter programme, which is helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology, is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m.
A pioneering programme helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m, new figures reveal.