The following are links to useful sources of information or software. The list is unofficial in the sense that the links are not all reciprocated on the corresponding websites but initial contact has been made for permission to display the sites here.
Send us a tweet to @SMECluster if you have any interesting sites to add here.
The Following organisations have members that can use SMECluster resources. If you wish to be listed here please send us a tweet.
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Welsh Automotive ForumThe WAF has four main objectives: To act as the voice of the automotive industry in Wales To influence the automotive sector strategy To forge links and partnerships To provide members with a value for money service |
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Aerospace Wales ForumThe trade association for all companies operating in the Aerospace & Defence sector in Wales and exists to provide the best service we can to assist our members by promoting your company in our capabilities database and giving you access to events, networking opportunities and industry expertise. |
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EEF (manufacturers' association)A great resource available for the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR): A primer for manufacturers. |
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ESTnetThe ESTnet board of directors is selected to drive business opportunities and maximise the sector's significant contribution to economic growth. |
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Industry WalesIndustry Wales is, with its specialist aerospace, automotive and electronics, software and technology forums, helping to grow Welsh technology and manufacturing businesses, globally. |
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Control 2K LimitedMulti-Level Service provider. Key services include Systems Integration, Industrial and Commercial Training and Web Services including eCommerce and professional web designing. |
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Digital Manufacturing InnovationHub WalesDemonstration Facility in South Wales |
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Technology Application Network (TANet) LimitedIs a unique network of co-operating Universities, Technology Centres and Key Business Partners providing the most comprehensive support for the SME Manufacturing sector for the whole of the UK. It is also the UK Pole for the international V-Lab http://interop-vlab.eu |
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InterOP-VLabIs the official repository of public deliverables in the Enterprise Interoperability domain, produced by European research projects under the 5th, 6th and 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission (DG INFSO unit D4). In collaboration with the UNITE project, this space is being extended to other Future Internet domains (IoS, IoT). |
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ASTUTE 2020Embedding Advanced and Sustainable Technologies into Welsh Manufacturing through Collaboration between Industry and Academia. |
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RENISHAWRenishaw's workshops provide students with an exciting hands-on experience of engineering, and offer teachers an ideal opportunity to engage classes in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects. |
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Information CatalystICE has a range of experience in the realization of complex ICT-projects — Products, Services, and R&D; Local, Cross-border, Pan-European, and International; as a Partner or as a Project Manager. |
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