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Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (AM&M) Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (AM&M) Summary Advice from the Sector Panel
The document is a work in progress and is not currently Welsh Government Policy.

In Wales manufacturing has a long tradition and will provide a key component to delivering a balanced economy.

What is the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing sector?

In recent years the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing sector has become considerably focused on adding value to products and services. Manufacturers are not just competing on cost but provide value by delivering products and services through excellent innovation and processes.

The manufacturing base in Wales is diverse but has strengths in capacity and capability in the following sub-sectors:

  • Aerospace and Defence
  • Automotive Technologies
  • Opto-Electronics
  • Process Manufacturing

Advanced Materials

Advanced materials is an important part of the Sector. It covers the composition, structure and properties of materials and their specific application at the forefront of technological innovation.

In the future high value products will focus on taking advantage of new materials such as composites, nanotechnology, optoelectronics, printable electronics and silicon electronics.

What support is available?

We offer a range of support for the sector. To find out more visit our business.wales.gov.uk website. (External link)