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.
April 22nd 2022
AMTECH Target the Difficult to Process Carbon Fibre Nylon 12 Material
Among their many expert services Amtech Rapid Prototyping continue to expand and now have an additional site
March 24th 2022
BTS Facades & Fabrications wins ‘Family Business of the Year’ at local FSB award ceremony
BTS Facades & Fabrications are delighted to announce that we have won the Federation of Small Businesses,
March 7th 2022
Statement from Richard Swart, Chair, Advanced Manufacturing Forum
The AMF supports the continuity of Ukrainian sovereignty and condemns the actions of Russia. We stand in
February 22nd 2022
South Tyneside based Cell Pack Solutions shortlisted for export award following a year of growth
Following the Acquisition of the Tracer Brand of Lithium Rechargeable Batteries in January 2021, Cell Pack Solutions
February 21st 2022
Scale Up North East Launches a Series of Events to Support and help scale high growth businesses
Scaleup North East, delivered by RTC North, have handpicked an impressive cohort of International and National keynote
February 2nd 2022
Gordon Ramsey, head of manufacturing at robotics pioneer, Tharsus, gives an insight into his role, the importance of developing a great team and why they have joined the Advanced Manufacturing Forum business network.
I have been in my role at Tharsus in Blyth for nine years. There is never a
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.