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ACS Stainless switches on to virtual reality for factory planning

With just weeks to go before vital components were installed in their new factory building, Leeds-based ACS Stainless called on Virtual Reality (VR) research experts at the AMRC to build them a three-dimensional ‘carbon copy’ of the proposed layout for its staff to ‘see’ what their new workplace would look like and provide feedback before installation.
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Silicon Valley CEO celebrates engineering talent of tomorrow at AMRC Training Centre Awards

Dr Graham Siddall's life was changed by an apprenticeship and he's thrown his full support behind the 2019 AMRC Training Centre’s Apprentice of the Year Awards ceremony - putting the Siddall name to two new achievement awards.
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AMRC home to more than one multi-talented engineer

Alexei Winter is one of the newest Project Engineers in the AMRC’s Machining Group, having joined in 2018.
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The future is electric: new hub launched to increase electrification in UK manufacturing

The AMRC is part of a new Hub, led by the University of Sheffield, combining expertise in electrical machines and manufacturing for the first time, aiming to put the UK at the forefront of an electrification revolution.
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Pryor joins AMRC to showcase part traceability and data capture in smart factories

World leading marking, identification and traceability specialist Pryor Marking Technology has become a member of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).
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Industry holds its mettle on steel manufacturing

An abundant supply of scrap metal and green energy are key to sustainable steel manufacturing, the boss of Liberty Steel told an AMRC Forum on metals for challenging applications.
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Low cost sensors have high impact on productivity

An intelligent, low-cost tooling insert, embedded with smart sensors, has been developed to deliver in-process condition monitoring that reduces machining stoppages and improves productivity for UK manufacturers.
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Malaysia has ‘eyes opened’ by AMRC

Joint degree programmes between Sheffield and Malaysia will be explored following a high-level ministerial visit to the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) by the leading South East Asian country’s Minister of Education.
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AMRC gets a kick out of luxury footwear carrier project

Engineers from the AMRC put their best foot forward to help develop a luxury sports shoe carrier for injection moulding manufacture by reducing the number of components by half.
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AMRC works with Prodrive to accelerate composites recycling challenge

One of the most respected and successful names in motorsport is working with lightweighting and materials researchers at the AMRC to advance its processes for manufacturing recyclable composite components that extend useful lifetimes and reduce tooling costs.
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Schools from Yorkshire selected to take part in a world record attempt

Budding engineers from primary schools across Yorkshire are taking part in a nationwide project to help set a new world record for the number of people playing the same piano.
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The big ideas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution not just for the big players

Tinsley Bridge has embarked upon a project with the AMRC which will demonstrate that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are valuable tools not only for industry’s big players, but for SMEs as well.
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2018 – The year of partnership and apprenticeship

As the New Year begins we take one last look at the highlights of 2018 and celebrate the many ways the AMRC is raising the profile and reputation of the University of Sheffield.
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Autonomous robots could be transporting huge aircraft wings for Airbus within the next five years

Entire aircraft wing assemblies could be transported by intelligent, autonomous robots at the vast Airbus production facility in North Wales following a collaborative research project with engineers at the AMRC.
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Getting the measure with fast and accurate data

A 3D-permeability measurement bench that provides accurate data and fast processing of samples has been added to a stable of high-performing equipment at the AMRC Composite Centre thanks to the support of funding from the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).
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Sun brings cool solution to vaccine preservation problem

‘World class’ and a ‘breath of fresh air’ is how researchers at the University of Sheffield AMRC were described by a renewable energy start-up whose solar refrigeration technology could be used to preserve life-saving vaccines and vital food in some of the hottest and most remote places on earth.
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Using the Medical AMRC's range of skills and experience, they delivered a design that fit the brief perfectly. We will be more than happy to work with them again on further projects, and look forward to it.

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Virtual simulation of new Boeing facility based in Sheffield

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has developed a virtual simulation model of the new Boeing Sheffield facility. The model will help to validate the opportunities Boeing has to increase productivity by up to 50 per cent.

ACS Stainless switches on to virtual reality for factory planning

21 February 2019

With just weeks to go before vital components were installed in their new factory bui …

Silicon Valley CEO celebrates engineering talent of tomorrow at AMRC Training Centre Awards

19 February 2019

A retired Silicon Valley CEO whose life was changed by an apprenticeship has thrown h …

The future is electric: new hub launched to increase electrification in UK manufacturing

12 February 2019

£28 million pound investment, underpinned by a £10m award from the EP …

University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre home to more than one multi-talented engineer

12 February 2019

Alexei Winter is one of the newest Project Engineers in the AMRC’s Machining Gr …

26 February 2019

This event from Composites UK is organised in partnership with the National Composite …

AREA & AMRC AR-dedicated Workshop

26 March 2019

We’re joining forces for our annual AREA Workshop dedicated to AR for Ent …

Tracking the Future of XR with Facebook, Magic Leap, Google, HTC Vive & more

10 April 2019

Join Rab Scott, the AMRC'S Head of Digital at VRX Europe and hear his insight into vi …

Tech Board 2019

16 April 2019

The AMRC Main Board has delegated responsibility for deciding how research funding sh …

ACS Stainless switches on to virtual reality for factory planning

Silicon Valley CEO celebrates engineering talent of tomorrow at AMRC Training Centre Awards

AMRC home to more than one multi-talented engineer

The future is electric: new hub launched to increase electrification in UK manufacturing

Pryor joins AMRC to showcase part traceability and data capture in smart factories

Industry holds its mettle on steel manufacturing

Low cost sensors have high impact on productivity

Malaysia has ‘eyes opened’ by AMRC

AMRC gets a kick out of luxury footwear carrier project

AMRC works with Prodrive to accelerate composites recycling challenge

Schools from Yorkshire selected to take part in a world record attempt

The big ideas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution not just for the big players

2018 – The year of partnership and apprenticeship

Autonomous robots could be transporting huge aircraft wings for Airbus within the next five years

Getting the measure with fast and accurate data

Sun brings cool solution to vaccine preservation problem

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