About this Event
Join us during the West Yorkshire Innovation Festival week for an exclusive tour showcasing how additive manufacturing (AM) technology is powering real world solutions for business and innovators across our region.
Learn how AM innovation is being used to support product development, proof of concept, design optimisation and small volume manufacturing.
View the different AM technologies and verification equipment actively available at the 3M BIC to support innovation with west Yorkshire.
Explore:
- The additive manufacturing (AM)/3D printing technologies including related performance materials. See examples of how AM is being utilised in product development, proof of concept, small volume and bespoke manufacturing.
- The 3D Manufactory, equipped with several diverse types of AM printers, allowing access to a wide range of performance materials.
- Different materials including metals, performance polymers, resins, silicone and bio compatible materials, get hands on with display prototypes and examples.
- Discuss new product design, prototyping features and our range of CAD software with our in-house product designer and technical team.
- Our verification lab and X-ray technology, with equipment for validation, material analysis and non-destructive testing.
You will also get a chance to explore our co-working and collaborative meeting spaces that are fully equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology. Plus take a look at our available premium office and Lab spaces.
FAQs
Parking
Please be aware that there is NO parking available in the Firth Street Car Park adjacent to the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre.
There are several car parks within a 5-minute-walk from the centre. We recommend either the NCP Colne Road West or NCP St Andrews Road that charge 95p per hour. Find out more here.
Public Transport
The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre is located within a 15-minute walk of Huddersfield Train Station and Huddersfield Bus Station.
Please note that there may be train travel disruption due to TransPennine Route Upgrades - we advise you to check before you travel.
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For ease of access, you can use the following what3words location:
- 3M Buckley Innovation Centre Entrance: ///beans.folds.couch
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3M Buckley Innovation Centre, Firth Street, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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