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The first ever Electronics Revival took place in Paignton at the end of April with over 80 delegates from as far afield as Bristol, Cambridge and London.

Malcolm Penn from Future Horizons gave an enlightening speech declaring that the 'Greed of Capitalism' is to blame for many of the credit crunch issues facing businesses around the world. How prophetic!

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Dan Dearing from Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network one of the main sponsors of the event together with Silicon South West, emphasised the importance of pooling resources and knowledge on a national basis. EKTN have just launched a new free on-line catalogue to help increase awareness of companies’ products and services in the electronics sector.

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At the end of the meeting, many delegates took the opportunity to visit Syntech Technologies, a local Contract Electronic Manufacturer. Mike Badcott, one of the founding directors, gave an interesting tour of the facilities and Syntech's diverse business.

wmWe would like to invite you to the second Electronics Revival South Devon meeting on Tuesday 4th November, from 9.30am-3.00pm at The Watermark Centre in Ivybridge.



This FREE event will feature key developments in the Optoelectronics Industry together with the opportunity to network with market-leading companies in the area. A buffet lunch will be provided.



This an Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network (EKTN) Event, delivered by its regional partner Silicon South West and South Devon Innovation Centres.

PROGRAMME
9.30 Registration & coffee  
10.00 Welcome to S. Devon Innovation Centres

Adrian Sheen
Innovation Centres

10.05 The Electronics Revival II

Nick Flaherty
Editor
Silicon South West
10.10 History of Optoelectronics in the South West & Entrepreneurial Opportunities Graham Catley
Euro Sales Director
Gooch & Housego
10.45 Coffee  
11.15 Developments in Solid State Lighting and plans for Solid State Lighting Centre in the South West Duncan Allsop
University of Bath
12.00 Optoelectronics from a Supplier's Perspective
- The Market, now and the future
- New applications of Photonics and Display   Technology
Graham Rothon
MD
Pacer
12.45 Lunch and networking  
3.00 Summary and close  


Who should attend?


Anyone connected with the electronics industry in the area. Please feel free to forward this email/link to anyone you know who may be interested.



Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you would like to attend, please click here to reply by email.

We look forward to seeing you.



Adrian Sheen
South Devon Innovation Centres

Tel: 01803 540 5000

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Malcolm Penn
Founder & CEO
Future
Horizons

Malcolm has over 40 years experience in the semi-conductor and electronics industry both in the UK and internationally. Prior to establishing Future Horizons, Malcolm was Vice-President of Dataquest and a senior manager at ITT Europe (now Alcatel).

 

John Parham & Mike Badcott
Syntech

After the demise of Nortel, two engineers, Mike Badcott and Malcolm Keat started Syntech, offering a unique capability of electronic design, engineering and high volume manufacturing. With a staff of 100+ employees, Syntech is forecast to turnover £15 million this year.



EU FUNDING

Financing creative developments in electronics is always a challenge but support is available if you know where to look. €2.5bn is available to help fund developments. Find out what you need to do to access these funds from the following speakers:



EU
Framework 7
   
EKTN
Daniel Dearing
   
SWRDA Ranber
Maan
   
Business Link
Colin
Sawyer
   
South Devon College
Paul Champion

What's it all about?

South Devon Innovation Centres in conjunction with Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network (EKTN) and Silicon South West would like to invite you to the first Electronics Revival South Devon meeting on Thursday 24th April, from 9.30am-2.30pm in Paignton.

This FREE event will feature presentations and discussions of key developments in the Electronics Industry together with the opportunity to network with representatives from market-leading companies in the area. A buffet lunch will be provided and an option to join a tour of the Syntech Factory in Paignton.




PROGRAMME
9.30 Registration & coffee
9.45 Welcome to S. Devon Innovation Centres Adrian Sheen
9.50 Building for the Future - S. Devon College

Paul Champion
9.55 The Electronics Revival Nick Flaherty
10.00 Electronics Outlook - Sunny or Stormy? Malcolm Penn
11.00 Break
11.30 Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network and EU Funding Daniel Dearing
11.45 Regional Support - SWRDA & Business Link Ranber Maan
Colin Sawyer
12.00 Growing a Business & Syntech Tour Mike Badcott
John Parham
1.00 Lunch
2.30 Close


Who should attend?

Anyone working in the electronics industry in the area. Please feel free to forward this email/link to anyone you know who may be interested.

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you would like to attend, please reply by email.

We look forward to seeing you.


Adrian Sheen


Business Innovation Centres Manager