Harnessing technology and data to grow your manufacturing business
Supporting SME manufacturing businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to adopt and implement new technology, techniques and practices to achieve accelerated growth, improved performance and productivity.

What is D4M?

The aim of the programme is to support manufacturing SMEs on how best to approach and deliver game-changing transformation across their business through the adoption of new technologies, digital tools and innovative techniques.

The goal of the project is to address and de-mystify the challenges associated with digital transformation and help businesses to embark on an achievable and effective roadmap to drive accelerated growth, improved efficiency and productivity.

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How Much Does it Cost?

D4M support is fully-funded, meaning you don’t pay for our service, but we do ask for an investment in your time and energy. In exchange we offer full support, introducing you to a host of specialists working hands-on alongside you to develop and grow your manufacturing business.

Who We Support

We can support any Cornwall-based SME manufacturing business or any Cornwall-based SME business that has a manufacturing process within its operation.

This programme is ideally suited to:

  • Businesses that are new to digital adoption and are looking to automate and digitise existing manual/analogue systems and processes.
  • Businesses that are aware of the benefits of digital adoption, but don’t know how/where to start.
  • Businesses that are already rolling out Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 projects and want to do more (in areas such as new machinery, automation, AI/ML, 3D printing, production processes, inventory management, software integration or data insights).
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Shoestring Manufacturing

Working in partnership with the University of Cambridge and their Institute for Manufacturing – the D4M programme includes the ‘Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring’ service which provides an accessible entry-point into digital adoption.

Shoestring uses a step-by-step approach to support non-technical people in using simple off-the-shelf technology to create low-cost, low-risk digital solutions – providing companies with immediate benefits without disrupting core operations. A true example of the ‘art of simple’.

Training materials, expert advice, and facilitated peer meetings ensure comprehensive support for successful implementation, fostering a culture of digital innovation and confidence across your business.

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