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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

HOW WE CAN HELP

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.

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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.

June 12th 2025

North East Industry Body Launches Region’s First Women in Manufacturing and Engineering Group

The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF), the North East’s leading membership group for manufacturers and engineers, has officially

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June 5th 2025

Thermoshield by WORR

🔧 Manufactured in the UK. Engineered for Extreme Environments. At WORR, we don’t just supply insulation—we design,

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June 4th 2025

Ward Hadaway announces 11 Newcastle promotions as firm continues to expand

Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has promoted 11 team members in its Newcastle office as it

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June 4th 2025

Employment Law Digest May 2025 – The Supreme Court decides: implications for employers following the decision on the definition of a woman

The recent decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers considered the issue of whether

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June 4th 2025

Engineering Success at Ford Aerospace

Ford Aerospace has expanded its engineering team with the appointment of Nakul Narashima Murthy as a junior

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July 18th 2024

“Watershed moment for supply chains” – a lesson in decision making – Tristan Meears-White; Independent Consultant | Regulatory

The judgment in World Uyghur Congress v National Crime Agency is a landmark ‘monumental victory’, the ruling

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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.

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19/06/2025

10:00 am

Process Improvement Forum

AMF Process Improvement Group

09/07/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit to Rolls Royce, Washington

10/07/2025

9:00 am

Other Event

Driving Supply Chain Efficiency & Resilience Through Digitalisation

13/08/2025

9:30 am

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit to Turntide, Gateshead

17/09/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF September Monthly Meeting – Polyfoam XPS; Hartlepool

15/10/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Monthly Meeting @ Komatsu

29/10/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit to Siemens Energy

27/11/2025

9:00 am

Other Event

MENE – Manufacturing & Engineering North East 2025