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A puppet–maker, backed by Made Smarter, used groundbreaking 3D printing techniques to create the star of the Oscar-winning film Pinocchio.

An innovative engineering firm has hailed the ‘phenomenal’ support of Made Smarter in helping it deliver a smart factory.

A Telford firm which sells enough cheese to top 1,500 pizzas every week is on course for continued significant growth after winning two prestigious awards connected with the Made Smarter West Midlands programme.

Bridge Cheese, which supplies cheese and dairy products to the food manufacturing, wholesale and food service sectors, was set-up in 2018 by Managing Director Michael Harte and Operations Director Martin Bowden

From a team of five, the business has grown to employ 80 members of staff and has extended its premises at Stafford Park 13 to 25,000 sq ft.

Technology moves quickly, and Pyramid Motorcycles has been making use of cutting-edge technology thanks to Made Smarter East Midlands.

Made Smarter worked with Pyramid Motorcycles a specialist designer of after-market motorcycle parts, to find innovative new ways to speed up their design through to production process, getting good quality parts to market as quick as possible.

A leading UK bespoke rubber hose manufacturer has made one of the biggest technology investments in its history after receiving support from Made Smarter West Midlands.

Goodflex Rubber Co. was established in 2002 by Owner and Managing Director Mark Dufty as a manufacturer and supplier of rubber hoses, moulding and assemblies. With expertise in a wide range of industries such as Automotive, Bus & Truck, Off Highway, Food and Pharmaceuticals, the company serves customers both domestically and overseas.

An agricultural machine manufacturer, supported by Made Smarter, has used robotics to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and kick start its digital transformation.

Label Apeel has a long history of excellence in delivering high-quality label printing and decoration services. 

Founded in the early 1980s, the company has grown from a small garage operation into a leading UK print manufacturer, serving various industries, including beers, wines, spirits, cosmetics, beauty, luxury food, and sports nutrition.
As a family-owned business, Label Apeel prides itself on maintaining world-class levels of customer satisfaction.
Recently, they started on a digital transformation journey with the support of Made Smarter East Midlands to enhance their operational efficiency and customer service

A food producer, supported by Made Smarter, has taken its first steps towards its ambition to create the world’s first smart black pudding factory.