Here you will find links to all the organisations Denford are pleased to be associated with.

Click on the organisation name to go directly to their website.

Internet Links:

F1 in Schools Technology Challenge

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge encourages students to explore a variety of engineering and manufacturing processes by using CAD/CAM technology to produce their own model F1 Car of the Future.

4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge

This National Challenge offers an exciting opportunity to encourage the development of our engineers of tomorrow.

GT in Schools - The Sports Car Design Challenge

The Sports Car Challenge is a competition, open to all UK based Secondary Schools, Colleges and (organised) Youth Groups, to design and manufacture CO2 powered model GT sports cars.

Solidworks

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. is the leader in 3D CAD technology, empowering product design teams with intuitive, high-performance software that is easy to use. SolidWorks® software provides the freedom to design products that set you apart.

DATA

Provides support, advice and subject leadership for all those involved in D&T education.

NAAIDT

NAAIDT believes that design and technology capability is best developed through being engaged in the purposeful practical activity of making things using a range of processes, equipment and materials.

NFEC

NFEC contributes to the design and interpretation of Government initiatives, to the development of National Standards and the design of related Qualifications.

Jaguar

At the heart of their product philosophy is a firm commitment to emotional engineering – the production of beautiful, fast cars that combine intelligent, relevant technologies and contemporary luxury.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.

Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the Yorkshire and Humber area.

USA Links: 

Skills USA 

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. We help each student excel.

The Association for Manufacturing Technology 
 

Founded in 1902,  AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes the interests of American providers of manufacturing machinery and equipment.  Its goal is to promote technological advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture and sale of members' products in those markets and act as an industry advocate on trade matters to governments and trade organizations throughout the world.

International Technology Education Association (ITEA) 

Teaching Excellence in Technology, Innovation, Design and Engineering

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency assessments.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is dedicated to bringing people and information together to advance manufacturing knowledge. We are internationally recognized by manufacturing practitioners, companies and other organizations as their source for information, education, and networking.

Technology Student Association (TSA) 

The mission of the Technology Student Association is to prepare its membership for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving skills, resulting in personal growth and opportunities.