Driving Innovation Through Data
Our New Collaboration with Ailsa Reliability Solutions and NMIS
Collaboration
West College Scotland has joined forces with Ailsa Reliability Solutions and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) to launch a pioneering new project designed to transform how manufacturers use data to solve real-world problems.
This year-long collaboration (April 2025 – March 2026) will place West College Scotland at the forefront of applied data training in manufacturing, creating a model that blends cutting-edge equipment, expert knowledge, and live industrial challenges.
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Innovation in Action
- Installing industry-grade condition monitoring equipment at our facilities, donated by Ailsa Reliability Solutions.
- Developing hands-on, commercially-focused training courses at SCQF Levels 5–7, with input from NMIS and industry partners.
- Embedding data-driven methods into our core NC and HN Engineering and Manufacturing programmes.
- Delivering Co-Lab projects, where our students and staff collaborate with companies to tackle real operational challenges using data and diagnostics.
This approach combines technical training with innovation support, offering a powerful new route for businesses to upskill teams and solve high-value problems.
Why It Matters
This project isn't just about education—it's about economic impact. By enabling manufacturers to better understand and use their data, we’re helping drive productivity, reliability, and sustainability across the sector. For West College Scotland, it also represents a major step in establishing ourselves as a sector-leading, innovative college—one that’s building the future of work, right here in the West of Scotland.
Work With Us
We’re inviting other businesses to be part of this exciting journey. Whether you're looking to upskill your team, improve production efficiency, or explore new ways of working with data, we’d love to hear from you.
