Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Manufacturing Advisory Service",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Plymouth companies upgrade local training from
Barden Corporation, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Learning and Skills Council and more than 20 manufacturing companies from the Plymouth area are working with local educators as part of a new initiative to improve local
training".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Digital engineering training courses announced from
AMAP (University of Sunderland): "AMAP is hosting a series of local training events that enable attendees to learn more about the range of digital engineering products".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands
- take a look at Service offers four free days of consultancy
which says: "UK Industry and Regions Minister Margaret Hodge announced a massive leap forward for the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) while on a visit to Sheffield last week".
Take a look also at the news release from Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands, Manufacturing advice helps component manufacturer,
as well as Engineering exhibition heads for sell-out from Industry Live,
and Aerospace company pre-empts environment rules from Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands.
See also:
Breakfast briefing focuses on quality assurance
(January 2007)
First in a series of free monthly breakfast briefings for SMEs will focus on how smaller manufacturers can gain free access to TIC's knowledge and expertise in the field of quality
Advice is key to managed expansion
(January 2007)
A Measham-based company has seen its production capacity soar and is planning to take on more staff following support it's received from the region's chief manufacturing advisers
Scheme helps aerospace businesses boost profits
(January 2007)
A Nottinghamshire aerospace firm which supplies one of the world's biggest names in aerospace is making great strides towards securing its long-term future and winning more orders
Design advice helps old concept meet new demands
(January 2007)
A technology that has been around since the Second World War to give soldiers a hot meal on the go is now being used by a Derbyshire company to conquer the US market
Advice helps Landamores build boats faster
(December 2006)
Norfolk luxury-yacht-building company Landamores has increased its productivity by over 25% in the last few months, thanks to support from the DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)
New product development is key to competition
(December 2006)
Report urges manufacturing companies to invest in new product development in order to remain competitive globally
Southern Manufacturing Show outlines seminar plan
(December 2006)
The organisers of the Southern Manufacturing Show have announced the programme for its popular Technical Seminar Programme
Business advice aids deep drill development
(November 2006)
A specialist Derbyshire engineering company is developing a product that could soon see it helping the oil industry drill in the most remote and deepest places on the planet
Day is dedicated to innovation in the workplace
(November 2006)
Tuesday 14th November 2006 is Ideas at Work Day
Briefing to explain technology-transfer assistance
(September 2006)
UCE Birmingham's Technology Innovation Centre is holding a seminar where SMEs can learn how they might participate in the current upturn
Service supplies process improvement
(August 2006)
By working with MAS, Cadwalader's has set in motion systems that will help it meet the demands created by high growth, both now and in the future
Aerospace majors focus on rapid prototyping
(August 2006)
TCT 2006 will play host to two of the leading lights from the aerospace sector when both Boeing and Rolls Royce deliver papers at the rapid manufacturing focused event
Lift off scheme reduces costs
(August 2006)
Copely Developments has reduced its costs thanks to a scheme called Lift Off that helps East Midlands aerospace companies boost their profits
Service targets aerospace suppliers at Farnborough
(July 2006)
A new campaign aims to encourage manufacturers working within the aerospace supply chain industry to take advantage of the wide range of benefits the DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service has to offer
Advisory service proves its worth
(June 2006)
Figures from the DTI's Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) show it has added GBP 69 million of value to the firms who have come to it for help over the past year
Product proposals given a free launchpad
(June 2006)
Budding entrepreneurs bursting with a bright idea for a new product should make a bee-line for the London Manufacturing Advisory Service stand at the B2B Exhibition later this month
Government troubleshooter cuts costs for Alcon
(June 2006)
Motor sport supplier maintains its competitive edge thanks to support from the Government's Manufacturing Advisory Service
Unlocking the secrets of growth and innovation
(May 2006)
Innovation is the key to manufacturing success and in many fields the North West is leading the way, a conference of the region's manufacturers has been told
Tool takes dispassionate look at offshoring
(May 2006)
Too many businesses rush into offshoring because they think it is the most cost effective way to maintain their competitiveness, but this is not always the case, says the MAS
Conference aims to inspire innovators
(April 2006)
Conference brings together speakers to give practical advice on how UK manufacturers can use innovation and advanced manufacturing techniques to compete against the low cost economies of the Far East
Grant-funded work study pays off for Lynwood
(April 2006)
A detailed work study has enabled a Midlands engineering company to improve its manufacturing throughput, and this has resulted in the employment of eight new members of staff
Master classes for south west companies
(March 2006)
Two-day events comprising four half day free introductory workshops for advanced engineering companies in the south west
Advisory service puts on seminars at Mach
(February 2006)
Regionally focused seminars throughout the week at Mach 2006 deal with issues such as lean manufacturing principles and techniques, business improvement opportunities and SME funding
News on the Manufacturing Advisory Service from Manufacturing Institute
(February 2006)
Since 2002, MAS North West has helped regional manufacturers go lean and power up their productivity by a total of £173 million
Manufacturing excellence in the West Midlands
(February 2006)
The DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service has announced its support of the 2006 Manufacturing Excellence Awards
News on the Manufacturing Advisory Service from Manufacturing Institute
(February 2006)
Manufacturers from across the north west travelled to Cumbria to discover how one company boosted its profitability by more than a third by reducing waste
North West region leads UK manufacturing
(February 2006)
Latest results from the UK Office of National Statistics show the North West region stands proud as the powerhouse of British manufacturing
Exhibition expects 5000-plus visitors
(January 2006)
The forthcoming Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Exhibition looks like being the most exciting yet
Show seminars range from safety to business
(January 2006)
The Southern Manufacturing Show's technical seminar programme has built a justifiable reputation for delivering not-to-be-missed presentations on subjects vital to engineers and industrial SMEs
Advisory service aids efficiency improvements
(December 2005)
Through its ongoing association with the Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands, Ceram has now assisted more than 160 SMEs in improving efficiency and profitability
Hitachi Automotive stars in NW awards
(December 2005)
Hitachi Automotive Systems Europe has driven ahead of the competition to win the title of 2005 North West Manufacturer of the Year
Manufacturing message taken to Westminster
(November 2005)
The fact that manufacturers drive 86% of UK exports is one of many reasons why manufacturing remains the bedrock of our economy
Manufacturing show returns to Thorpe Park
(October 2005)
The Southern Manufacturing Show returns to Thorpe Park on 8th and 9th February 2006
Bosnia Bob to address summit meeting
(October 2005)
Former UN Commander Bob Stewart will inspire manufacturers to mobilise their people 'weaponry' to win the business battle at a major summit in Bolton this November