Many small- and medium-sized manufacturers struggle to introduce digital processes into their current operations. Despite a burgeoning market of low-cost, off-the-shelf digital technologies, they find it difficult to justify the cost and don’t know where to start.
The Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring project was set up in 2018 to demonstrate how quickly companies can start digitalising their processes by deploying modular digital solutions built from affordable publicly-available technologies.
Capitalising on the ease with which students can use this technology, and the enthusiasm of employees keen to develop their skills and update their work environment, Shoestring’s demonstrators and in-company trials have shown how effortlessly a solution can be deployed and with far-reaching benefits. The project highlights the important part students and apprentices could play, and how FE Colleges could use Shoestring to support them in their teaching and business development roles.
If you are in charge of curriculum development or industry engagement for a FE College, join this online workshop, organised by the Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring project, and help shape Shoestring’s digital tools. Help develop tools that will support FE Colleges’ student and apprenticeship programmes, in both college and industry.
The workshop will include feedback from Shoestring’s FE College partners, illustrations of Shoestring demonstrators, trials and events:
The workshop discussions will focus on the needs of FE Colleges in the area of practical digital skills such as:
If you would be interested in attending the workshop, would like to learn more about the Shoestring approach and how it might benefit your college, please contact:
Kate Price Thomas kijp2@cam.ac.uk
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