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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.
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October 5th 2025
Statement from Richard Swart DL, Chairman of the Advanced Manufacturing Forum
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Advanced Manufacturing Forum’s first six Ambassador, leaders who
August 20th 2025
Statement from AMF Chair Richard Swart on WOMEN Forum
The AMF are delighted to launch this new initiative supporting women in manufacturing and engineering, the brainchild
June 24th 2025
Statement from Richard Swart DL Chairman, Advanced Manufacturing Forum on UK Government Industrial Strategy
“We welcome the UK Government’s new Industrial Strategy and the long-term vision it brings to our sector.
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
July 17th 2024
South Tyneside Firms Pledge Support to Mental Health Project
Leading South Tyneside businesses have pledged to support a mental health project encouraging those struggling to open
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
September 26th 2022
Government “Mini-Budget” Reaction
Statement from Richard Swart, Chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) We welcome the freezing of corporation
June 23rd 2022
AMF and Newcastle Business School Agree Strategic Partnership
Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School has entered into a strategic partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF).
May 18th 2022
AMF – Fully Funded Training Solutions
If you are an SME business based in Tyne & Wear, you can take advantage of fully
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
January 21st 2022
AMF Chair Richard Swart Congratulates Britishvolt on Securing Investment for New Electric Car Battery Plant in the Region
Richard Swart, Chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Forum, said: “The Advanced Manufacturing Forum sends many congratulations to Britishvolt on
January 10th 2022
Rachel Mansfield, global service and innovation director at Tracerco
Rachel Mansfield, global service and innovation director at Tracerco, talks about her role on the board of
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