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Free seminar programme for Southern Electronics 2012 The free technical seminar programme for Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2012 has been announced and the show will host two days of presentations, examining the technical topics and business issues affecting manufacturers and engineers today. To many visitors to Southern Electronics,
Consortium, University of Sheffield and The Composite Systems Innovation Centre, amongst others. With sessions running over two days in two theatres, there is no shortage of choice. Returning by popular demand, Grant
the free technical seminar programme is one of the highlights of the show. A host of influential new speakers and leading experts in their fields will be presenting in 2012, including representatives from The Smart Group (Surface Mount & Related Technologies), BAE Systems, EDF Energy, NAMRC, Farnborough Aerospace
Baker from the Manufacturing Advisory Service – South East (MAS-SE) will advise delegates How to Succeed at Product Development. In one of the most eagerly- awaited sessions, Karen Booth from the University of Sheffield Health Gateway, will look at the rapidly developing UK medical and healthcare market, including advice on How to Become a Supplier to the Assisted Living and Tele-Health Sectors.
SEMINAR ROOM 1 - ENGINEERING Wednesday 15th February
SESSION 1 - 9.45am
Advanced Materials and Composites a world of new opportunities - Hear how UK companies are manufacturing components from novel materials. Additive Layer Manufacturing brings greater design freedom, reduced time to market and less waste. Application examples in Aerospace, Formula 1 and Medical. Neil Hopkinson Professor in Manufacturing Engineering and Martin Highett, Mercury Centre Sheffield
SESSION 2 - 10.50am Designing for Commercial Success - Understanding the foundations of workable, marketable product innovation and design. Discover how to develop and design products that become commercial successes. From feasibility studies, market research, design and development (aesthetic, mechanical and electronic), through to finding a manufacturing route. Alan Ward, Bang Creations SESSION 3 - 11.55am Six Sigma - An innovative approach for both large and small companies - Why Six Sigma is the next generation approach for process improvement across your company. Can it be adopted by SMEs? How does it differ from other techniques? Sylvain Briand, Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East
SESSION 4 - 1.00pm
CE Marking An update to new legislative requirements - How do companies keep abreast of change and demonstrate compliance? Learn how to remove the fear and ignorance and how to comply at minimum cost. Mike Foster, CE Marking Association SESSION 5 - 2.05pm In Defence of Quality - What quality management lessons can other manufacturing industries learn from defence? Ian McKay from BAE will look at how the defence industry manages complexity, maximises product quality and maintains sustainability in a changing world economy. Ian McKay, Fellow of Chartered Quality Institute, BAE Systems SESSION 6 - 3.10pm Doing Business Abroad - Take the first steps towards international business growth and exporting. UK manufacturers are 30% more competitive against international rivals than 2 years ago. If you are ready to take the first steps to grow your business overseas, then this is for you. Dermot Shean, UK Trade and Investment
SEMINAR ROOM 2 - ELECTRONICS Wednesday 15th February
SESSION 13 - 9.45am How to Succeed at New Product Development - Got a great idea? How do you bring it to market and ensure its success? With an estimated 96% of new products failing, it is a business imperative that you sort “winners” from “losers” at an early stage. Grant Baker, Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East
SESSION 14 - 10.50am Lean Systems Thinking - How I Tripled Output and Saved Money! - Owen will explain, in his no- nonsense approach, how he managed transformation by going back to the basics of lean, as shown by the teachings of Edwards Deming and Tauchi Ohno. Capacity has increased by 265%, achieved with no increase in staff numbers. Owen Buckwell, head of Portsmouth Housing SESSION 15 - 11.55am
How to Innovate and make it work for your company - Identifying major facilitators and inhibitors of innovative solutions using the CLEAR IDEA approach to maximize the benefits for your organisation and enhance value for money. Case studies from multi-national manufacturers to SMEs. Dr Kamal Birdi, Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield SESSION 16 - 1.00pm CE Marking for Electrical/Electronic Products - Using the “Harmonics and Flicker Generator” as a case study. This will particularly focus on meeting the EMC Directive and the LVD. The contents of technical files/documentation will be illustrated, an example DoC and user information discussed. Chris Marshman, York EMC Services Ltd SESSION 17 - 2.05pm Best Practice and World Class Manufacturing - How aiming towards best practice consolidates improvement activities bringing significant cost savings and productivity efficiencies. Case studies of 10 manufacturers who demonstrate excellence in design, performance, quality and customer satisfaction. Ailsa Kaye, Manufacturing Insights SESSION 18 - 3.10pm Where Are All Those Customers?! - The world we live in may be competitive, but it is full of opportunities. Finding and retaining customers is key to the success of manufacturing businesses. Joining in this interactive session will give you insight into developing your customer base. Elaine Hickmott, Business Alchemist, EH Enterprises
30 December 2011/January 2012 Components in Electronics In “How I Tripled Output & Saved
Money”, Owen Buckwell, Head of Portsmouth Housing, will show how his no-nonsense approach to applying the basic principles of Lean created a dramatic 265% increase in productivity. Other practical business advice available over the two day programme includes Doing Business Abroad, in which Dermot Shean from UKTI takes delegates through the first steps in business overseas. Selling to the Energy Sector delivers practical advice on becoming a commissioned supplier. Supply Chain & SC21 examines how to get the best value from purchasing supply chain
Thursday 16th February
SESSION 7 - 9.45am Lean Lessons - How embracing Lean Thinking can increase your competitiveness, reduce waste, shorten lead times, reduce inventory and add real value for your customers. Paul Jones, Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East SESSION 8 - 10.50am How to succeed at New Product Development - Got a great idea? How do you bring it to market and ensure its success? With an estimated 96% of new products failing, it is a business imperative that you sort “winners” from “losers” at an early stage. Grant Baker, Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East
SESSION 9 - 11.55am Supply Chain and SC21 - How to get the best value from purchasing and supply chain improvement in the aerospace and defence industries. Increase your competitive edge and market share by developing collaborative relationships with your suppliers and customers. Mike Harrison, Farnborough Aerospace Consortium SESSION 10 - 1.00pm In Defence of Quality - What quality management lessons can other manufacturing industries learn from defence? Ian McKay from BAE will look at how the defence industry manages complexity, maximises product quality and maintains sustainability in a changing world economy. Ian McKay, Fellow of Chartered Quality Institute, BAE Systems SESSION 11 - 2.05pm
Advanced Materials and Composites a world of new opportunities - Case study examples of new revolutionary applications and processing techniques from Aerospace, Automotive, Military & Electronic technologies using multi functional materials. Dr Alma Hodzic, Director of Composite Systems Innovation Centre SESSION 12 - 3.10pm Selling to the Energy sector - How to become a commissioned supplier. Insight into future new build projects, identifying tender and supply chain opportunities and an introduction to funding available through collaborative partnerships. Dr Stephen Court, Operations Director, Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre & EDF Energy speaker
improvements in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
Further sessions look at Quality Assurance, CE Marking, Lean and Six Sigma, effective marketing, how to improve efficiency in the work place and many more.
Entry to all three shows and the seminar
programmes are completely free to business visitors, and FIVE Farnborough offers plentiful free car parking, and easy access by road or public transport. To register online for tickets, simply visit
www.industry.co.uk or call 01784 880 890.
Thursday 16th February
SESSION 19 - 9.45am Where Are All Those Customers?! - The world we live in may be competitive, but it is full of opportunities. Finding and retaining customers is key to the success of manufacturing businesses. Joining in this interactive session will give you insight into developing your customer base. Elaine Hickmott, Business Alchemist, EH Enterprises SESSION 20 - 10.50am Selling to the Energy Sector - How to become a commissioned supplier. Insight into future new build projects, identifying tender and supply chain opportunities and an introduction to funding available through collaborative partnerships. Dr Stephen Court, Operations Director, Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre & EDF Energy speaker SESSION 21 - 11.55am Six Sigma - An innovative approach for both large and small companies - Why Six Sigma is the next generation approach for process improvement across your company. Can it be adopted by SMEs? How does it differ from other techniques? Sylvain Briand, Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East SESSION 22 - 1.00pm Working Towards an Efficient Factory - Despite Lean Manufacturing and other techniques, very few companies are truly efficient in their use of equipment and resources. This paper sets out to explore some ways of becoming more efficient. Peter Grundy, The SMART Group SESSION 23 – 2.05pm CE Marking for Electrical/Electronic Products - Using the “Harmonics and Flicker Generator” as a case study. This will particularly focus on meeting the EMC Directive and the LVD. The contents of technical files/documentation will be illustrated, an example DoC and user information discussed. Chris Marshman, York EMC Services Ltd SESSION 24 – 3.10pm The Healthcare Market - Applications of advanced engineering (including Additive Layer) - Medical case studies and demonstrations of implants and maxio facial manufacture. A look at the opportunities in this booming sector, partnerships and funding available. Including How to Supply to the “Assisted living and Tele-health technologies market”. Karen Booth, University of Sheffield Health Gateway
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