The Expanded Metal Company worked with Made Smarter to invest in a Cobot Welder for their fabrication department. This is their first step into fabrication automation, allowing them to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce work accidents.

Intelect Mechanical Ltd invested in a new and innovative 3D scanning capability allowing them to improve efficiency and develop the skills of their design team through Made Smarter.

Made Smarter supported White Rose Precision to equip their manufacturing facility with advanced machinery and technology, allowing them to produce cutting-edge parts and products for the aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy industries in the North East.

Dandy Threads, based in Guisborough, benefitted from the Made Smarter programme by investing in digital controlled machinery that allowed them to dramatically speed up the process of producing suits for their men's tailoring business.

Three Brothers Brewing Company developed a RFID tag tracker that links to an inbuilt app, allowing them to accurately log and track our barrel assets. This is the first of its kind in the country to manage this application thanks to Made Smarter.

heliguy worked with Made Smarter to invest in a new 3D printing machine to future proof the business and expand its growing in-house product development team.

Alexander Battery Technologies benefited from the Made Smarter programme by introducing a digital security system to regulate laboratory access and implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for enhanced traceability.

Harrison & Harrison were supported by Made Smarter to invest in a new CRM and ERP system to improve internal communication, administration, and better manage the output and cost of projects in the business.

Cottam Brush accessed grant funding through Made Smarter to purchase a digital swaging machine to develop new products that will help the company win business and recruit more staff.

Miller UK worked with Made Smarter to fully digitise its warehouse, bringing in specialised mobile devices and warehousing software that allows transactions to happen on the go.

Colena Ltd, trading as heliguy, worked with Made Smarter to invest in a new 3D printing machine and a second machine used for prototyping electronics. The programme supported heliguy to bring its manufacturing capabilities in-house as part of its retail expansion plans. Read their case study.