ECF in Manufacturing Research

Vision and Mission Statements

Vision:

We will re-establish the United Kingdom as the global manufacturing leader by fostering future research and leadership through early career development, multidisciplinary collaboration, attracting stakeholder investment and influencing policy.

Mission:

As an evolving network of promising manufacturing researchers from diverse sectors, we will achieve the following:

  • Pioneer the development of next-generation manufacturing capability and capacity that will underpin the growth of the UK and world economies
  • Fast-track the maturation of future research leaders
  • Drive and direct the UK manufacturing landscape though policy development, industry engagement and outreach activities
  • Generate innovative, world-class, research advancements
  • Develop relevant and accessible education programmes, setting the benchmark for manufacturing education worldwide.