Industry 4.0 Champions Programme returns following huge demand
The acclaimed Industry 4.0 Champions Programme Returns following a wave of interest and strong uptake from local manufacturing professionals. Previous dates for the programme attracted up to 36 attendees each - a clear sign of the region’s appetite for upskilling in advanced manufacturing technologies.
Delivered in partnership with the Textile Centre of Excellence and Calderdale College, and supported by Skills Connect through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the programme is designed to help manufacturers harness the potential of Industry 4.0.
Training is delivered at WYMS’s state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 Hub, in Brighouse, providing hands-on experience with some of the most transformative technologies shaping the sector.
The programme includes an introduction to the principles of Industry 4.0, along with a choice of two specialist workshops from a diverse range of topics, including:
- Robotics and automation
- 3D scanning and printing
- Virtual and augmented reality
- Data analytics and process control
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Each workshop offers practical insights into how these technologies can improve efficiency, boost productivity, and futureproof operations.
March’s oversubscribed sessions demonstrate a growing recognition of the importance of digital transformation within the region’s manufacturing base. The demand has not only underlined the relevance of the programme, but also laid the foundations for ongoing support for businesses ready to embrace Industry 4.0.
New one-day sessions are now scheduled to run on 16th June 2025, and are open to individuals aged 19+ working in manufacturing or engineering across West Yorkshire, this fully funded initiative represents a unique opportunity for businesses to gain the knowledge and confidence needed to adopt new technologies.
For more information or to register, contact WYMS at info@wyms.co.uk or visit wyms.co.uk.
