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Keep up to date with the latest news in advanced manufacturing

Welcome to the AMF Expertise Exchange: Knowledge section of the website where you can stay up to date with the latest news from the AMF and our members. Here you will also find member collaboration stories, and practical advice and insights from industry experts.

November 7th 2019

Augmented Reality Supports Manufacturing Growth

Augmented reality software has streamlined production at Funky Chunky Furniture, as part of a manufacturing project aimed

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November 4th 2019

HRH Duke of Gloucester visits Tomlinson Hall in recognition of the company’s centenary year

AMF member, Tomlinson Hall welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO to its Billingham

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November 4th 2019

Sunderland City Council Assist Morson Projects’ Move to Washington Business Centre

AMF member, Make it Sunderland by Sunderland City Council has worked with Morson Projects to advise on

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October 30th 2019

Northumberland shows its ambition as new chapter opens for business park

Exciting news for AMF members and businesses in the North East, as a new masterplan for a

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September 30th 2019

MHA TAIT WALKER WELCOMES NEW RECRUITS TO ITS TEAM AND LAUNCHES NATIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY

North East accountancy practice MHA Tait Walker has welcomed six new recruits to its North East offices

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September 20th 2019

Horizon Works bolsters workforce with key appointments in creative, digital and operational positions

B2B marketing agency Horizon Works has strengthened its team with three new appointments, in a move that

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September 17th 2019

Impeller Shortlisted in the North East Charity Awards

AMF member and North East social enterprise, Impeller Assurance & Resilience have been shortlisted in the North

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September 11th 2019

Jarrow Hall to Revitalise its Heritage Attraction and Museum

AMF member Groundwork South and North Tyneside and their South Tyneside Jarrow Hall site is set to

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September 10th 2019

Funky Chunky Furniture Achieve Record £1.6 Million Turnover

AMF member and Jarrow-based solid wood furniture manufacturer, Funky Chunky Furniture, has achieved a record turnover of

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July 29th 2019

Horizon Works Appointed To Strengthen Profile of Local Charity

Horizon Works have recently been appointed by local charity and fellow AMF member, Groundwork South and North

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July 29th 2019

ADLINK’s Gateshead Team Produces Core IoT Solution for Collaborative Efforts with Arrow Electronics and Microsoft

AMF member, ADLINK has joined forces with Arrow Electronics and Microsoft to launch an IoT solution to

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June 27th 2019

EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO SOUTH TYNESIDE RESIDENTS

A division of AMF member Groundwork South and North Tyneside, TEN North East Ltd is offering support

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