Prof Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen participates in a Panel on Digital Manufacturing together with Prof Tim Minshall, Dr Leitizia Mortara, and Prof Jill Macbryde IFM University of Cambridge, hosted by the ESCR Interact network.
Image here courtesy of Drawnalism Ltd.
Image description: This image is a colorful and dynamic graphic recording by Drawnalism Ltd from a University of Cambridge panel discussion. The visual features a central theme of “Definitions as a Barrier” surrounded by related concepts like “Manufacturing & Unpacking It,” “Skills & Reskilling,” and “The Re-use & Recycle Economy.” Cartoon-like drawings of five panelists with their names and key points of their discussions are present. These include Dr. Eoin O’Sullivan, Prof Tim Minshall, Prof Jillian MacBryde, Prof Sareema Ahmed-Kristensen, and Prof Letizia Mortara. Various ideas are interconnected with arrows and dialog bubbles, indicating the flow of discussion on topics such as technology perception, on-site virtual visits, disruptive transformative change, and the social role of industry. Key phrases such as “the great leap forwards,” “digital gap,” “hybrid,” “on-site sustainability,” and “really understanding the audience” are highlighted throughout, suggesting a focus on innovation and the impact of manufacturing and engineering in society.