National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

Our latest Technology Spotlight features Scott Brady, Principal Engineer (Robotics), talking about how robotics is beginning to support manufacturing in some of industry’s harshest and most challenging environments. From forging and welding to inspection and additive manufacturing, we’re looking at how Scott and the wider NMIS robotics team are exploring how robotics could help improve safety, consistency and process understanding across high-integrity sectors where precision matters and failure simply isn’t an option. Why does it matter? As UK manufacturing continues to evolve, robotics will play a key role in helping industry stay competitive, sustainable and resilient, while also creating opportunities to move people away from hazardous environments and into higher-value roles. Read the full article to explore how we're combining robotics expertise with deep manufacturing knowledge to help shape the future of advanced manufacturing👇 Scott Brady Stephen Fitzpatrick Advanced Forming Research Centre #Robotics #AdvancedManufacturing #Automation #DigitalManufacturing

I’m pleased to share my article in this month’s The Herald Scotland's Business HQ, exploring the critical role of semiconductors in building a secure, resilient and decarbonised electricity system. The energy transition depends not only on infrastructure, but on technologies that make electricity systems intelligent and adaptable. From power electronics and HVDC to grid stability and real-time control, semiconductors are fundamental to integrating renewables and managing increasingly complex grids. As electrification accelerates, strengthening semiconductor supply chains and advancing domestic capability will be critical - not just for energy security, but for long-term economic resilience and growth.   National Manufacturing Institute Scotland   #NASPIC #Semiconductors #PowerElectronics #Electrification #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #AdvancedManufacturing #IndustrialStrategy

📅 Events round-up 📅 From circular economy and aerospace to digital manufacturing and simulation, we’ll be attending and supporting a range of events across 2026. Starting tomorrow at Reuse Economy Expo, take a look at some of the conferences, exhibitions and industry events where you can connect with the NMIS team, explore our latest work and hear more about the technologies shaping the future of manufacturing. Read more below 👇

📢 We’re hiring 📢 We’re looking for a Business Development Systems Associate to help support and strengthen the systems, data and processes behind our industry engagement and commercial activity. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of advanced manufacturing innovation, supporting collaborative R&D projects, managing business development data and helping turn industry engagement into meaningful partnerships. 📅 Closing date: 09 June 2026 👉 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ekFTjDwH Abid Hussain Steven Halliday CEng FIMechE #Hiring #BusinessDevelopment #Manufacturing

Thank you for the invite to a fantastic Enterprise Ireland UK Offshore Wind supply chain event Lynn Obi Coleen Forde. Great to meet new faces and existing partners including those first to step up for the pilot Scottish Government & Republic of Ireland Government Offshore Wind Internship pilot run through National Manufacturing Institute Scotland Mike Engelbrecht Rikki Keanie Richard Tunney Tony Creane Sean Torrens Georgina Foley

Keeping aircraft in service for longer requires repair methods that are durable, practical and sustainable. ✈️ Working with global aerospace companies through the ReMake Programme, NMIS developed a cold spray repair process designed for direct on-wing application, offering an alternative to traditional epoxy filler and doubler plate repairs. Key benefits include: ✈️ Extending component life through improved durability ⚙️ Reducing added weight compared to traditional repair methods ♻️ Supporting more sustainable MRO operations by keeping materials in service longer This project highlights how advanced manufacturing can help address maintenance challenges while improving efficiency and reducing material waste across aerospace. 🔗 Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/eWSKH5bm ❓ Want to learn more about cold spray at NMIS? https://lnkd.in/e64CsHPj #Aerospace #AdvancedManufacturing #MRO

All-Energy starts tomorrow and NMIS will be joining Zero Waste Scotland, as part of the Circularity Zone at stand R31. We’ll be joining partners from across industry and academia to explore how circular approaches can support the future of energy infrastructure, manufacturing and supply chains. NMIS will also be contributing to the conference programme, with: 🔹 Stephen Fitzpatrick speaking at Financing the Future: Making Circular Projects Bankable on Wednesday 🔹 Alex Cochrane speaking at Deepwater Wind: Balancing Fixed and Floating Opportunity on Thursday If you’re attending #AllEnergyUK, come and say hello to the team! #AllEnergyUK All-Energy Exhibition and Conference BSI Critical Minerals Association (UK) Centre for Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde,

We were delighted to welcome Katherine Bennett CBE, and the HMV Catapult Centre's UK Management team, Chris Courtney, Lynne O'Hare, David Greenwood, Richard Oldfield, Graham Hoare, Ken Young, Jo Dally, and Stephen Fitzpatrick to our site to share our journey and future growth plans. Working closely with National Manufacturing Institute Scotland on our Research and Technology strategy, we're focused on advancing our current technologies while developing new capabilities that will support the next phase of our growth and innovation. John Gillbanks paul mccubbin Nicola Spence Taylor Boyd Michelle McNeil CMgr MCMI, CIPR