The West of England Advanced Manufacturing Network is designed to be complimentary to the Aerospace and Advanced Engineering iNet (AAE iNet) and will comprise of companies from the following areas of manufacturing:

Automotive, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Electronics, Mechanical Equipment, Machine Tools, Marine, OEM's (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and Future Energy

Only open to manufacturing companies, the Network aims to provide a convenient means of exchanging information, experience and best practice between members. The Network will focus on the key themes that are affecting the individual companies and on the much wider global issues. For the smaller companies the issue of collaboration is one of the most compelling reasons why the Network will benefit members. Individually small companies may not be able to bid for those larger opportunities but collectively several working in partnership could, the network aims to provide support for them to do so.

The Network will also provide a channel of communication and shared activities with other local and regional organisations. By members, working together it will create a stronger identity for Advanced Manufacturing in the South West and improve the profile and awareness locally, nationally and internationally.