About

The Smart Manufacturing Network’s mission is to partner with manufacturers to unlock the vast potential of Industry 4.0 technology and digital transformation, helping them to open up new opportunities for sustainable business growth.

We work with leading experts to deliver Industry 4.0 training, masterclasses and insights, both online and in-person, creating dynamic high-level peer-to-peer learning and development environments.

The Smart Manufacturing Network was founded by Lee Hartt and Philip Annesley. Both have extensive experience in senior management roles leading the development and delivery of training solutions, medium and large-scale events, and published content for clients within high-technology industries. They have worked with hundreds of multi-national corporations and SMEs globally providing them with exclusive technical training and content which adds significant value to their businesses.