Symposium on low-cost digitalisation for Manufacturing SME

HEAR THE LATEST RESEARCH AND DISCUSSIONS ON HOW LOW-COST TECHNOLOGIES CAN OPEN UP DIGITALISATION TO SMES AT THIS FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP ON 23 FEBRUARY 2022.

This academic workshop focuses on low-cost digitalisation for smaller manufacturing companies (SMEs) brings together a group of thought leaders on the subject to discuss how existing and future approaches can stimulate more SMEs to start digitalisation.

The workshop will feature a panel discussion, chaired by the programme’s leader, Professor Duncan McFarlane, and a series of talks by invited speakers, who will update on the latest research in the area and provide insights on gaps that still need to be filled and avenues for future work.

Open to all, the workshop will appeal to academics working in this area, students and apprentices keen to help SMEs to digitalise, SMEs, trade associations and low-cost solution providers interested in hearing about the latest research.

Organised by the Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring (Digital Shoestring) programme, the workshop reflects the programme’s aim to increase the digital capabilities of manufacturing SMEs via a series of low-cost solutions. By using off-the-shelf (possibly non-industrial) components and software to address a company’s solution needs, Digital Shoestring’s approach advocates adding capabilities one step at a time with minimal previous digital knowledge or infrastructure required.