Connected Everything is the EPSRC funded network focussed on addressing the question “how do we support the future of manufacturing in the UK?”. In our first three years of funding, we supported the Manufacturing Made Smarter proposal development, including directly inputting into the definition of its key research challenges. We have now been awarded a further three years funding to deliver a network of networks which will accelerate multi-disciplinary collaboration, foster new collaborations between industry and academia and tackle emerging challenges which will underpin the UK academic community's research in support of people, technologies, products and systems for digital manufacturing. Through a range of activities, including feasibility studies, networking, and thematic research, Connected Everything II (CEII) will bring together new teams within a multidisciplinary community to explore new ideas, demonstrate novel technologies in the context of digital manufacturing, and accelerate impact of research into industry.

As one of our initial activities, we are launching our first funding call for feasibility studies at this event in London on the morning of 28 November. Places are limited so please register early.