The PEM Gateway’s objective is to assist precision engineering companies based in the North West and nationally to develop enhanced manufacturing processes and procedures. It achieves this by offering industry a range of solutions, ranging from design for manufacturing, process modelling and simulation, advanced process monitoring and control, as well as advanced material synthesis and characterisation. In-house specialisms include the development of complex micro and nano scale structures using techniques such as laser machining and welding for polymers and electro-chemical machining.