Institute for Manufacturing Masterclasses

What is an IfM masterclass?

The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) Theatre showcases research and knowledge transfer activities from the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge.

Find inspiration for solving complex challenges like sustainability, technological innovation and digitalisation using approaches and knowledge developed at the IfM that are grounded in exceptional research and combined with industrial expertise.

Join our sessions for the opportunity to explore and work through challenges in a supportive and open environment. 

Our masterclasses for 2024 include:

  • Sustainability improvement – how to get everyone involved and bought-in to the sustainability improvements
  • Automation planning – how to get the most out of automation investment decisions
  • Creating alignment and strategy – how you can effectively align technology investments with business plans

Places at IfM Masterclasses are limited and pre-booking is advised. To apply for an IfM Masterclass you must be registered for Smart Factory Expo.

To book your place in one of these masterclasses, please click below:

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Ifm masterclasses

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11:00
  1. Institute for Manufacturing Theatre
    45 mins
    • INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING THEATRE

    **Separate booking required**

    For most manufacturers, working out how to meet corporate sustainability targets can seem daunting. The key is starting small and building up incremental improvements over time.

    We’ll share our expertise in assisting organisations to activate and accelerate new sustainable approaches in manufacturing.

12:00
  1. Institute for Manufacturing Theatre
    45 mins
    • INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING THEATRE

    **Separate booking required**

    Roadmapping is a powerful strategic planning technique that is integral to creating and delivering strategic plans. Its flexibility allows for application across a broad spectrum of scopes, including sectors, organisations, individual business units, or specific products and processes.

    This session will introduce you to the IfM’s Fast-start Technology Roadmapping approach, demonstrating how it can help your organisation to align R&D and commercial objectives, formulate strategy and identify its implementation pathways.

13:00
  1. Institute for Manufacturing Theatre
    45 mins
    • INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING THEATRE

    **Separate booking required**

    Automation projects are costly, complex and resource-intensive, and getting them wrong can leave a business with hard to manage legacy challenges.

    In this session we will introduce a practical and proven approach to automation decision making and show how this informs good equipment sourcing choices.

14:00
  1. Institute for Manufacturing Theatre
    30 mins
    • INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING THEATRE

    The UK Innovation Report provides the latest data on the UK’s innovation activity and industrial performance globally. Compiled by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy, part of the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, the report provides a clear and easy-to-navigate overview of key trends across UK industry and is an essential resource for navigating the evolving landscape of innovation and technological progress in the UK.

    The 2024 edition of the report examines the UK machinery and equipment manufacturing sector, which serves as a backbone for global productivity and drives innovation across numerous economic sectors.

15:00
  1. Institute for Manufacturing Theatre
    90 mins
    • INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING THEATRE
    The Women in Manufacturing initiative has been established by a network of academics, practitioners and professionals working in the field of manufacturing with a shared interest in raising the profile of women in the sector.
09:30
  1. Institute for Manufacturing Theatre
    360 mins
    • INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING THEATRE

    Demonstrations include:

    • AR-based support solution for manual assembly 
    • Multi-site inventory tracking
    • Scrap monitoring for reducing waste 
    • Factory job tracking  
    • Vibration and power monitoring  
    • Air quality monitoring and temperature monitoring  

Why Attend?

Through discussions with your peers, and guided by an IfM Industrial Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to explore and work through challenges in a supportive and open environment.

Our Industrial Practitioners have extensive expertise in supporting organisations across many sectors, and so are ideally placed to answer any questions you have and unpick the problems you are facing.

Disclaimer:

Each IfM Masterclass is organised by IfM Engage at the IfM, University of Cambridge, and is free to attend as part of the Smart Factory Expo at Manufacturing and Engineering Week. The IfM’s mission is to manufacture a better world through the impact of our research, education and practice activities in the manufacturing community. To support this objective, we are only accepting bookings from manufacturing and technology organisations for the Masterclasses - we will not be accepting bookings from consultants.