About KTN The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) helps businesses get the best out of creativity, ideas and the latest discoveries, to strengthen the UK economy and improve people’s lives. KTN is a network partner of Innovate UK. KTN links new ideas and opportunities with expertise, markets and finance through our network of businesses, universities, funders and investors. From agri-food to autonomous systems and from energy to design, KTN combines in-depth knowledge in all sectors with the ability to cross boundaries. Find markets. Find solutions. Find funding. Find out more about KTN: https://ktn-uk.co.uk Find us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook: @KTNUK #KTNUK

1. Knowledge Transfer Network
Introducing KTN tools
Ben Peace, Abi Hird - KTN
5th Sept 2019

2. Making connections
to accelerate innovation
Find expertise
Find markets
Find funding, finance and facilities
• Network of many
thousands
• 185 staff
• UK-wide

3. Where do we fit?

4. Chemicals
Food
Healthtech
Energy
Transport
Defence
Space
Construction
Pharma
Electronics
Enduser
markets
Materials
Robotics&
AI
Digital&
Creative
Biotech
Immersive
technology
Sensors
Photonics
Cyber
security
Quantum
Tech
Energy
harvesting
Manufacturing
Technologies

5. • Funding
• Blogs
• News
• Events
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• Also on Twitter:
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6. See our website:
ktn-uk.co.uk

7. KTN tools
• Innovation canvas
• 30 Ideas To Kickstart Your Circular Economy Business
• Horizons
• DRL (Digital Readiness Levels)
• 4Manufacturing®

8. innovationcanvas.ktn-uk.org

12. • Four slides of introduction
ktn-uk.co.uk/programmes/horizons

13. drl-tool.org

14. drl-tool.org

15. 4manufacturing.co.uk
Productivity through digital

16. Productivity through digital
The organisations we’re working with to develop the platform:

17. • A proven framework that makes industry 4.0 approachable
• Leverage the “network of networks” to facilitate connections, opportunities and
projects
• Data that can give a better understanding of what events, support,
connections, funding etc. will help NI businesses
• compare across regions, sectors, themes
• inform regional & national priorities
• (Aiming for…) a single national platform for support for manufacturers

18. 22 themes with 5 attainment levels
• Start the dialogue
• Establish starting point
• Illustrate the potential
• Develop a bespoke roadmap
• Track progress & impacts
“The process enabled the business to
take stock and evaluate what we do and
more importantly what we can do”
Ian Briggs, Tecforce (Manufacturing SME)
Additive Manufacturing
Augmented & Virtual Reality
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
Circular Economy
Continuous Improvement
Cybersecurity
Design for Manufacture
Digital Manufacturing Readiness
Digital Twin & Simulation
Digitally Assisted Assembly
Factory Floor and Production Systems
Flexible Manufacturing
Industrial Energy Efficiency
Industrial Internet of Things
Mass Customisation
Paper to Digital Processes
Predictive Maintenance
Robotics and Automation
Sensors
Servitization
Supply Chain Integration
Web to order

19. 4Manufacturing: Attainment by theme
(Based on 175 1:1 SME engagements)

20. “The process enables the business to take stock and evaluate what we do and more
importantly what we can do”
[The support] “has helped us to firm up our future plans for the development of our
software systems. We have a better understanding of the importance of integrating with
our customers systems.”
[The support was] “very useful and assists us with our development for growth and
expanding our knowledge base. Identifies gaps we have so supports our strategy to
develop our skills and services.”
[The support] “provided focus on areas of opportunity that could provide greater
efficiencies and cost savings.”
Company testimonials

21. Thank you
Get in touch!
Ben Peace – Head of Manufacturing
ben.peace@ktn-uk.org @BenPeace
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