Power up your profit: low-cost digital energy & resource solutions for SMEs

Schedule

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Digital Process Manufacturing Centre | Irvine, SC

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Discover low-cost digital tools that help manufacturing organisations cut energy use, optimise resources and boost profits.
About this Event

Power Up Your Profit is an event led by NMIS and funded by Interact, for manufacturing small/medium business (up to 250 employees) looking to cut costs, boost efficiency, and stay competitive. At a time when rising energy costs, resource pressures, and global competition are squeezing margins, this event demonstrates genuinely affordable, easy‑to‑implement digital tools directly to organisations. Discover affordable digital tools, see what works in real businesses, and get expert guidance.

Why Attend:

  • See low-cost digital solutions in actions – live demos of ready‑to‑deploy digital tools that cut energy use, reduce waste, and streamline operations
  • Hear real success stories with practical tips you can apply immediately
  • Speak directly with experts on technology, funding, and skills
  • Walk away with clear next steps to implement change in your business
  • Get funding insights from local authorities, helping organisations understand what support is available and how to access it

Who Should Attend:

  • Manufacturing organisations looking to cut costs through energy and resource efficiencies
  • Business owners and managers exploring digital tools for efficiency
  • Teams seeking practical advice on funding, technology, and workforce upskilling
  • Anyone wanting to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market


During this event, you’ll have the chance to sign up for exclusive 1‑to‑1 sessions on 26 February (following day), offering deeper dive personalised advice from technology specialists, training providers, and funding experts.


This session runs from 09:30–12:30, followed by an optional networking lunch.


This work was supported by the Innovate UK led Made Smarter Innovation Programme via Amplifying the Impact of InterAct [Grant Reference UKRI1434]


*Photography may be taken during this event for marketing and promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to your image being used. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify us.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Tea, coffee and breakfast rolls
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Introduction, aim and objectives
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Interactive technology demonstrations

Info: Demonstrations from Beckhoff, Booth Welsh, AI Tech Futures, Ailsa Reliability, Digital on a Shoestring (with comfort break at 10.40am)


🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
SME Case Study, Ailsa Reliability Solutions
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Funding opportunities – Ayrshire Councils (North, South and East)
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Upskilling opportunities – Ayrshire College, NMIS Manufacturing Skills Academy
🕑: 12:30 PM
Networking lunch
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Where is it happening?

Digital Process Manufacturing Centre, 3 Riverside Way, Irvine, United Kingdom

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