KW Special Projects Digital Manufacturing Centre Case Study

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This project, led by high-performance engineering consultancy KW Special Projects, has created a new 1,657 sqm Digital Manufacturing Centre at Silverstone Park.

The centre acts as a technology innovation hub, providing on-site access to digital manufacturing facilities including a range of additive manufacturing technologies while also allowing SMEs to access knowledge and advice by encouraging an eco-system in digital manufacturing. High-quality incubation and manufacturing space suitable for high-performance technology start-ups are also benefits of the new facility.

The innovation centre is expected to help develop new and high-value engineering opportunities and assist over 100 SMEs, while also forecast to contribute £9 million gross value added to the region.

Funding Stream: Local Growth Fund (LGF)
LGF awarded: £3,142,534
Total project cost: £6.9m
Delivery Partner: KW Special Projects
Project Status: Completed May 2021
Projected Outputs:2 direct jobs, 47 indirect jobs, 20 new Apprenticeships, 115 businesses assisted, 1657m² new industrial floorspace
Website: https://kwspecialprojects.com/ | https://www.digitalmanufacturingcentre.com/
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