Joint PEI Visit To The Factory 2050 - Advanced Manufacturing Site - Sheffield Business Park.
On the 29th July 2019 the local Joint PEI Committee successfully arranged a visit to the IMG Boeing Factory 2050 site based on the Sheffield Business Park which is located on the outskirts of Rotherham.This is a very high tech, leading edge, Manufacturing Research facility which explores many new Manufacturing Techniques using Robotics, AI, AR & VR. They have a strong presence in the Aerospace and Automotive industries but also a surprising link with the construction industry with new build housing with companies such as Laing O'Rourke. Following a general introduction by Alan Chater, representing the Joint PEI committee, a presentation was undertaken by Ryan Diver from F2050 about the development of the AMRC from its origins overviewing its development over the last 10 to 15 years. The new…