Manufacturing Links | Partner Links
MAS-WM works in partnership with many organisations
in the West Midlands which are dedicated to supporting the region’s
manufacturing industry.
Links to a selection of their web sites can be found below: Please note, we cannot be held responsible for the content of external web sites.
Partner Links
Polymer
Cluster
Through a team of experts, the Polymer Cluster offers access to packages of specialist, practical, ERDF-funded support in design, manufacturing, marketing, testing and training for eligible companies
Warwick
Manufacturing Group
WMG, an academic group of the University of Warwick, was established in order to reinvigorate UK manufacturing through the application of cutting edge research and effective knowledge transfer through collaboration with industry and education programmes. The group is now applying the knowledge gained through its core manufacturing research to new sectors: health, banking, the built environment and digital technology to name a few
> To find out more, visit www.wmg.warwick.ac.uk
WatStech
Ltd
WatStech Ltd. is a successful, independent research and consultancy group, focussing on water and wastewater treatment. We specialise in;
- process evaluation & development
- independent technology assessment
- commissioning support · tailored water and wastewater analysis
WatStech provides services to evaluate independently, water treatment processes and technologies. We also provide customised services designed and developed in-house to assist with process selection.
The
Innovative Product Development Centre
Industrial and academic experts covering new product development and realisation through design (solid models), material selection, in-service FEA, prototyping and rapid manufacture (including titanium), mechanical testing, manufacturing process selection and marketing.
The
University of Wolverhampton
The University of Wolverhampton’s services to manufacturing organisations include: CAD, prototyping, rapid tooling, applied research and consultancy, support for new product introduction, hi-tech business space, placements, training and short courses.
>The University of Wolverhampton
Associate Links
The B2B Centre
The B2B Centre provides free, expert, impartial e-business advice and consultancy tomanufacturing and engineering SMEs across the West Midlands. We have e-business solutions to drive growth in your business.
> Click here to visit the B2B Centre
PTL
PTL is a major international resource centre for the polymer industry, specialising in training, further education and providing support for product design, materials selection, company and product incubation, tool trialling and prototyping.
Techmark
Techmark Market research and development consultancy, specialised in innovation, technical products and processes. Practical help for companies to expand markets for new and existing products and processes with over 10 years experience.
> Click here to visit Techmark
Castings Technology International
Cti facilities include solid modelling, stress analysis, casting simulation, computer aided machining, Rapid Prototyping, machining centres, casting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in air and vacuum, moulding, coremaking and NDT.
> Click here to visit Castings Technology International
Smithers Rapra Technology
A global leader in consultancy, research, testing and information for the rubber and plastics industries. SRT provides services in the development, testing, analysis and interpretation of polymer performance in all environments and applications
> Click here to visit Smithers Rapra Technology
The University of Worcester
The University of Worcester offers a wide range of flexible services for businesses including: professional development, consultancy, research, and CPD, with a dedicated resource for access: The Business Partnerships Office
> Click here to visit the University of Worcester
The Motion Analysis Research and Rehabilitation Centre
The Motion Analysis Research and Rehabilitation Centre (MARRC) is a biomechanical analysis laboratory that offers full movement and force analysis. MARRC is capable of analysing almost any movement, either human, animal or mechanical.
Staffordshire University
Staffordshire University is at the heart of a regional renaissance The University plays a leading role in the development of a vibrant, knowledge-based economy in the region.
Inspiring positive change for our region
- Supporting business growth through knowledge transfer
- Ensuring graduates have the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed
- Enhancing careers through professional updating and development
- Contributing to economic, cultural and social development
- Creating the next generation of entrepreneurs
> Click here to visit Staffordshire University
UCE Birmingham’s Technology Innovation Centre
UCE Birmingham’s Technology Innovation Centre – uniquely transforms manufacturers output and efficiency with advanced, innovative techniques through technological advancement combined with skills development.
> Click here to visit the Technology Innovation Centre
VIN technology services™
The University of Birmingham provides services to, and undertakes research with, a wide range of industry sectors. By utilising the very latest innovative technology and world renowned expertise available, Birmingham ensures your business needs are met through specialist consultancy, knowledge transfer programmes and R&D projects. Access to funding for businesses is also available through our specialist schemes.
> Click here to visit VIN technology services™
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the Institute of Metal Finishing
The IMF provide a focus for Surface Engineering within the UK through the fulfilment of the technical, educational and professional needs at all levels for both the individual and companies involved in the industry.
The West Midlands Manufacturing Measurement Centre (WMMMC)
The West Midlands Manufacturing Measurement Centre (WMMMC) is a state-of-the-art centre dedicated to helping manufacturing companies in the West Midlands, funded by Advantage West Midlands and working closely with the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the West Midlands.
Based at Coventry University's Technology Park, the Centre is kitted out with almost £1m worth of the very latest measurement equipment to provide the region’s manufacturing firms with a focal point for all measurement needs including expertise, accredited training and services