Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration.
The AMF provides an extensive range of benefits, insightful events, and exclusive opportunities to support our members in growing and developing their businesses.
Welcome to the AMF
Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration and business growth
The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) is a membership network which connects manufacturers and engineers, providing support to drive sustainable growth, innovation, best practice and collaboration with our members.
A community of passionate industry experts, we work with our members, strategic partners, and associates to grow the North East manufacturing and engineering sector.
What we do
Manufacturing
Connect with the
Practical and expert
Make the most of
Connecting and supporting manufacturing and engineering businesses
The AMF offers a range of services in partnership with industry experts to encourage collaboration, champion best practice and facilitate knowledge sharing – all with the aim of creating success opportunities.
Manufacturing
matchmaking
Making Owt is an initiative to encourage collaboration and growth within the North East manufacturing and engineering sectors and to support businesses in strengthening their regional supply chain.
Connect with the
AMF community
AMF Connect is an online portal which offers members a community hub to share opportunities, initiate collaborations, connect with fellow members, and seek advice and support – all in real-time.
Practical and expert
industry insights
Expertise Exchange captures all our practical industry insights from our events to content, advice, sector updates, real-life stories and other key resources to help manufacturing and engineering businesses grow.
Make the most of
your membership
New AMF members will initially be partnered with a member of the AMF Board who will welcome you into the community and ensure you maximise on the many benefits of your membership.
Why choose us?
AMF membership benefits
The AMF offers a range of exclusive benefits, vital signposting, and access to industry experts to support you at every stage of your business journey and to encourage collaboration, growth, and knowledge sharing.
25+ free events per year
Peer to peer networking
Expert advice and support
Share knowledge and best practice
Free content support
Promote your business
Exclusive opportunities
Connect and collaborate
Practical Industry Insights
Keep up to date with the latest manufacturing and engineering news
The latest news from the Advanced Manufacturing Forum and our members, including collaboration stories, and advice and insights from industry experts.
October 5th 2025
Statement from Richard Swart DL, Chairman of the Advanced Manufacturing Forum
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Advanced Manufacturing Forum’s first six Ambassador, leaders who
August 20th 2025
Statement from AMF Chair Richard Swart on WOMEN Forum
The AMF are delighted to launch this new initiative supporting women in manufacturing and engineering, the brainchild
June 25th 2025
AMF Members & friends unite for STEM challenge
A North East furniture manufacturer is helping thousands of school pupils discover the excitement of STEM through
June 24th 2025
Statement from Richard Swart DL Chairman, Advanced Manufacturing Forum on UK Government Industrial Strategy
“We welcome the UK Government’s new Industrial Strategy and the long-term vision it brings to our sector.
June 12th 2025
North East Industry Body Launches Region’s First Women in Manufacturing and Engineering Group
The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF), the North East’s leading membership group for manufacturers and engineers, has officially
June 5th 2025
Thermoshield by WORR
🔧 Manufactured in the UK. Engineered for Extreme Environments. At WORR, we don’t just supply insulation—we design,
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our events provide expert insights, practical tips and advice on specialised areas
From our Monthly Meetings to our Focused Forums, each of our events sees guest speakers share their real-life experiences and first-hand knowledge of the things that effect your business. With networking and Q&As, our events allow you to connect with and learn from leading industry experts.