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Made Smarter is a UK programme helping manufacturers adopt digital technologies and grow.

From Pilot to Pace in the South East

Opinion
Here, Bryan Vint, Programme Manager, Made Smarter South East, shares how the programme has accelerated digital manufacturing in the South East since its launch...
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Made Smarter Launches Practical AI Toolkit to Help Manufacturers Cut Through Complexity

Manufacturing News
Free to download guide co-authored by Chris Dungey, UK Government AI Champion for Advanced Manufacturing, helps SMEs move from hype to real-world impact. A new...
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2026: A year to go further with digital

Opinion
Jessica Armitage, Programme Manager, Made Smarter Yorkshire and Humber, explains why it is imperative that manufacturers embrace digital technologies. For many manufacturers, 2025 was a...
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Made Smarter Architect Alain Dilworth Awarded MBE in New Year Honours

Manufacturing News
Alain Dilworth, one of the original architects of the Made Smarter Adoption programme, has been awarded an MBE for services to business growth and...
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Manufacturers Explore the Future of 3D Printing at Made Smarter and CNC Robotics Showcase

Additive Manufacturing
SMEs discover how additive manufacturing is reshaping production, efficiency and innovation. SME manufacturers came together to see how 3D printing is accelerating a new wave...
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Made Smarter North West Powers Growing Peer Network of Digital Manufacturing Champions 

Manufacturing News
More than 50 manufacturers join the Leading Change for Digital Champions programme to embrace technology Made Smarter North West, the government-backed technology adoption programme, is...
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Ripple Effect of Digital Transformation Creates Rural Manufacturing Powerhouse

Manufacturing News
Digital Drive, Backed by Made Smarter, Unites five companies on one industrial estate to embrace technology for growth and job creation. A ripple effect of...
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Transformation Takes Off for Aerospace Engineers After Made Smarter Supports Technology Investment

Industrial Data & AI
Airframe Designs triples in size after investing £40,000 in 3D scanning technology, backed by the digital adoption programme.  An aerospace engineering specialist has tripled in...
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Universities partner with Made Smarter to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers

Manufacturing News
University of Salford joins Manchester Metropolitan University to empower and inspire 40 new companies The University of Salford has joined forces with Manchester Metropolitan University...
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Made Smarter unveils £1M fund to accelerate digital transformation in North West manufacturing

Manufacturing News
Government-funded adoption programme will back dozens of companies to invest in technologies like automation, 3D printing and AI Made Smarter, the Government-backed digital adoption programme,...
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5 Reasons SMEs Must Embrace Digitalisation

Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is revolutionising manufacturing, and for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), embracing digitalisation is no longer optional—it is essential. Kevin Smith of Made...
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£230k Funding Boost to Help Digital Transformation of SME Manufacturers

Industrial Data & AI
Department for Business and Trade backs Made Smarter Adoption North West to support companies adopt cutting-edge digital tools for growth, jobs and decarbonisation. Made Smarter...
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Digital Transformation Confusion Risks Paralysing SME Manufacturers, Says Made Smarter

Manufacturing News
Donna Edwards, director of trailblazing North West Adoption Programme, warns that tackling change in the wrong way risks wasted time and money. New white paper...
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