In-depth technical assistance funded by Scottish Enterprise
e-bulletin: March 2009
Welcome to Joining Forces Scotland e-bulletin no.7.
( Previous issues can be viewed on TWI's website.)
In this issue:
- Strong demand for Joining Forces Scotland technical assistance
- You still have no-cost access to a massive store of technical information
- Like to know more about Joining Forces Scotland?
Strong demand for Joining Forces Scotland technical assistance
The first Joining Forces Scotland programme closes at the end of March 2009; but we hope to continue, with a second phase, starting later this year.
Enthusiastically received by Scottish companies, the first programme's success has exceeded expectations, confirming a strong demand for technical assistance to improve engineering design, manufacture, profitability and competitiveness.
So far, 25 companies have received (at no cost, thanks to funding by Scottish Enterprise) in-depth technical assistance from TWI specialists and facilities. In addition, around 170 people attended four Joining Forces Scotland technical events run in Aberdeen, Dunfermline, Edinburgh and Renfrew.
Here's a small sample of the feedback from companies assisted under Joining Forces Scotland:
'TWI support through Joining Forces Scotland has been great - we are delighted with the work done! It has enabled us to meet our quality objective for this year under BS 9001.' Sandy Brown, Managing Director, AG Brown Ltd.
'Joining Forces Scotland is an excellent mechanism for accessing TWI's professional technical support, which will directly benefit our design and manufacturing processes.' Charles Taylor, Structural Engineering Manager, Pelamis Wave Power Ltd.
'Assistance through Joining Forces Scotland is central to developing our offshore business. The quality of support has been brilliant.' Andy Curran, Managing Director, Houston's of Cupar.
If you would like technical support provided under the second Joining Forces Scotland programme, please contact -
Nick Elbourn: nick.elbourn@twi.co.uk 01223 899 299 or Sarah Welch: sarah.welch@twi.co.uk 01223 899 287.
You still have no-cost access to a massive store of technical information
Even though the first Joining Forces Scotland programme closes at the end of March, your 24/7 access to up-to-date, expert technical information on TWI's website will be maintained. This covers all aspects of materials engineering and joining technologies and remains available to you.
You may like to see a brief overview of the types of information available on all technical topics. To get the most from TWI's website it's best to use your login.
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You are very welcome to read the latest issue of 'Connect', TWI's technical news magazine.
Like to know more about Joining Forces Scotland?
Please visit the Joining Forces Scotland web pages at www.twi.co.uk/jfs. Also, you can contact -
Nick Elbourn nick.elbourn@twi.co.uk 01223 899 299 or Sarah Welch sarah.welch@twi.co.uk 01223 899 287
Yours sincerely
The Joining Forces Scotland team at TWI