Defence Testbed Accelerator Showcase

Register your interest to join Digital Catapult on Thursday 12 March at National Composites Centre (NCC) in Bristol to discover the latest in supply chain innovation as the art of the possible is demonstrated through the initiatives of the Defence Testbed Accelerator, part of Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub.

Through the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub programme, Digital Catapult, supported by the National Composites Centre (NCC) and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), carrying out the project on behalf of High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC), have been working alongside the Ministry of Defence to develop a testbed to validate solutions built to take the MOD’s supply chain agility to the next level.

Throughout this showcase event, attendees will explore how deep tech can enable the Ministry of Defence and its supply chain of manufacturers to securely manage and share manufacturing design data to support and increase agility in distributed additive manufacture (3D printing) of parts. Hear from the five pioneering companies, developing secure solutions that can equip the UK’s defence supply chain to be future-ready.

By attending, guests will:

• Learn how deep tech innovation can equip the UK’s defence supply chain to be future-ready and resilient through secure data sharing and agile, distributed additive manufacturing
• Hear from the innovators and defence sector figures at the heart of the solutions developed as part of the testbed
• Discover how virtual testbed environments can be a key advantage in the UK’s defence and hear more about Digital Catapult’s work in supporting the UK’s defence sector through the practical application of deep tech
• Connect with industry leaders, regional stakeholders and deep tech innovator

This event will be of interest to senior Ministry of Defence representatives, industry leaders from across the defence and aerospace sectors, supply chain innovators, national government and policymakers, and local and combined authorities with an interest in regional supply chain resilience.

12:30-13:00 – Registration and lunch

13:00-13:15 – Welcome and introductions

13:15-13:25 – Introduction to the Digital Supply Chain Hub programme

13:25-13:45 – Harnessing deep tech innovation – the benefits of a testbed approach

13:45-15:00 – Presentations from the accelerator startups

15:00-15:10 – Coffee break

15:10-15:25 – Digital Catapult tech demo, with Q&A

15:25-15:45 – Panel discussion

15:45-15:55 – Closing remarks

15:55-16:30 – Networking reception