Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration.
The AMF provides an extensive range of benefits, insightful events, and exclusive opportunities to support our members in growing and developing their businesses.
Welcome to the AMF
Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration and business growth
The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) is a membership network which connects manufacturers and engineers, providing support to drive sustainable growth, innovation, best practice and collaboration with our members.
A community of passionate industry experts, we work with our members, strategic partners, and associates to grow the North East manufacturing and engineering sector.
What we do
Manufacturing
Connect with the
Practical and expert
Make the most of
Connecting and supporting manufacturing and engineering businesses
The AMF offers a range of services in partnership with industry experts to encourage collaboration, champion best practice and facilitate knowledge sharing – all with the aim of creating success opportunities.
Manufacturing
matchmaking
Making Owt is an initiative to encourage collaboration and growth within the North East manufacturing and engineering sectors and to support businesses in strengthening their regional supply chain.
Connect with the
AMF community
AMF Connect is an online portal which offers members a community hub to share opportunities, initiate collaborations, connect with fellow members, and seek advice and support – all in real-time.
Practical and expert
industry insights
Expertise Exchange captures all our practical industry insights from our events to content, advice, sector updates, real-life stories and other key resources to help manufacturing and engineering businesses grow.
Make the most of
your membership
New AMF members will initially be partnered with a member of the AMF Board who will welcome you into the community and ensure you maximise on the many benefits of your membership.
Why choose us?
AMF membership benefits
The AMF offers a range of exclusive benefits, vital signposting, and access to industry experts to support you at every stage of your business journey and to encourage collaboration, growth, and knowledge sharing.
25+ free events per year
Peer to peer networking
Expert advice and support
Share knowledge and best practice
Free content support
Promote your business
Exclusive opportunities
Connect and collaborate
Practical Industry Insights
Keep up to date with the latest manufacturing and engineering news
The latest news from the Advanced Manufacturing Forum and our members, including collaboration stories, and advice and insights from industry experts.
May 9th 2024
Regional Waste Recycler CJM Recycling Achieves Good Work Pledge Award
Wallsend – CJM Recycling proudly announces its achievement of the Advanced ‘Good Work Pledge’ (GWP) Award, a
May 2nd 2024
Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence opening coincides with launch of first testbed project in North
World-leading research expertise is at the heart of the Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence, which has
April 25th 2024
Pearson Engineering acquires Armstrong Works building to further commitment to North East
Pearson Engineering has acquired the historic Armstrong Works from its former owners for an undisclosed amount. The
April 2nd 2024
Pearson Engineering selected by UK MOD to provide equipment to defeat explosives in Ukraine
With Ukraine now the most mined country in the world, Pearson Engineering, located at Armstrong works in
March 14th 2024
£5m investment readies apprentices at Armstrong Works for future growth
The installation of a new 800 tonne press brake at Armstrong Works marks the first delivery in
March 11th 2024
14 new starters at leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway
Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the addition of 14 new team members to its
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our events provide expert insights, practical tips and advice on specialised areas
From our Monthly Meetings to our Focused Forums, each of our events sees guest speakers share their real-life experiences and first-hand knowledge of the things that effect your business. With networking and Q&As, our events allow you to connect with and learn from leading industry experts.