Meet our speakers

In 2000 we established the AMRC. The aerospace industry had just moved to produce large monolithic parts Companies needed arge expensive 5-axis CNC machines to produce them accurately. The AMRC purchased identical machines to the partners and modelled then validated production trials. Eventually the machines became more prevalent and the modelling improved. 

Today we link to machines in industry and the Research will be about analysing data and accurately modelling performance.

I am passionate about sustainability, electronics and software technology built on open source foundations. I enjoy fast paced commercial environments and thrive on innovation, turning ideas into reality. I co-founded Devtank in 2014 to bring disruptive test and measurement products to industry. I enjoy building high performing teams and solving problems using digital technology.

Devtank:

Devtank are based in Derbyshire, the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Devtank are disrupting the industry with a new revolution of award-winning production test and smart monitoring solutions. We are experts in supporting manufacturing businesses with solutions that drive efficiency, productivity, quality, environmental improvements and energy reduction.

Gurkan is a dedicated professional with a strong background in international business and a passion for advancing manufacturing SMEs through digital transformation and lean practices. Recently engaged in a funded project under the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) and collaborating with Vyne Analytics, Gurkan helps manufacturing SMEs in the UK assess their digital capabilities and create strategic roadmaps to adopt cutting-edge technologies—empowering them to enhance performance and competitiveness.

Committed to industry engagement, Gurkan leads impactful workshops that bridge academia and industry, focusing on how lean philosophy and digital technologies drive business performance. Their involvement in Scotland and UK`s manufacturing landscape includes providing free digital capability assessments and roadmapping services funded by SMDH and sharing insights at significant events like the Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Exhibition.