National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
Stuart Laidlaw is currently the Head of Operations at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and a Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Advanced Forming Research Centre, University of Strathclyde. With a background in metallurgy and engineering materials, Stuart has extensive experience in industrial research, development, and innovation. Throughout his career, Stuart has held various roles in quality and process engineering, product expertise, and metallurgical and analytical services management, demonstrating his expertise in practical implementation of innovation projects and support mechanisms for SMEs in the manufacturing industry. As a Principal Materials Technologist and Process Metallurgist, Stuart specialized in performance and failure analysis of engine components and continuous casting of non-ferrous alloys. His educational background includes a BEng in Metallurgy and Engineering Materials from the University of Strathclyde.
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National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
NMIS is driving the future of manufacturing through innovation. We’re accelerating productivity to grow our economy, develop a vibrant workforce, and create happier, healthier, greener communities. From our growing network of world-class manufacturing R&D facilities, we work with businesses of all sizes and sectors across Scotland, the UK, and beyond to find technology solutions to help them succeed. We turn brilliant ideas into reality, and we do it at industry speed. Coming from diverse backgrounds, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the next generation of makers, engineers, and inventors, and generate creative ideas that will change how we make things and protect our planet. NMIS is at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire. It is operated by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, High-Value Manufacturing Catapult, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Funding Council and Renfrewshire Council. Contact us: nmis-enquiries@strath.ac.uk