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COVID-19: The ventilator challenge

As part of the HVM Catapult, the AMRC is closely involved in the discussions with Government to step up production of vital medical equipment, such as ventilators.
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Project ELLI driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Engineers at the AMRC will demonstrate how they are leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution when they display their latest pioneering project at Factory 2050.
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The art of micro-machining

The Queen’s head has been beautifully micro-machined onto pieces of brass by engineers at the AMRC using cutting tools so small they are barely visible to the naked eye.
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Building a diverse construction industry with MMC

It is hoped research into new building techniques at the AMRC could attract more female engineers into the construction sector.
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AMRC up for two Enginuity Skills Awards

AMRC engineer Matt Booth and the AMRC Training Centre are both in the running for top honours after being shortlisted for the prestigious Enginuity Skills Awards 2020.
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Cloud lifts to reveal the power of data

Cloud data solutions being trialled at the AMRC could provide a secure and cost-effective way for small and medium sized manufacturers to explore how machine learning and Industry 4.0 technologies can boost their productivity.
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Artificial Intelligence makes the case for legal tech firm

Artificial Intelligence researchers at the AMRC used smart software and powerful IBM hardware to help a legal tech firm de-risk a ‘deep learning’ solution to time-consuming paper-based processes experienced by clients.
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Business Minister sees innovation and enterprise at AMRC Cymru

The Minister for Business and Industry says technologies being developed by the AMRC are crucial to enabling the government to reach its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Zoe snaps up photography prize

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is not only home to talented engineers and researchers but prize-winning photographers too.
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Offshore wind support blows in for Sheffield

Magnomatics has teamed up with the University of Sheffield AMRC to drive big productivity improvements in offshore renewable energy generation using smart robotics and automation.
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SAS partners AMRC to drive manufacturing innovation

University of Sheffield AMRC and SAS will work together to identify specific pain areas in the manufacturing industry and seek to solve those business problems using SAS software, and methods and principles of advanced analytics.
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Connect innovators and educators to produce workforce fit for the future

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult and partners have launched an important report to build a workforce fit for the future.
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Weaving a way to fusion energy

A 3D woven composite component, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures inside a fusion nuclear reactor, is being developed at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in collaboration with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.
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Universities Minister sees innovation at work

Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore MP, visited the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to see how its model for innovation is powering a manufacturing renaissance in the North of England.
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The AMRC is a network of world-leading research and innovation centres working with advanced manufacturing companies around the globe. We transform industrial and economic performance by making step changes in productivity, increasing competitiveness, developing new products and processes and training new talent and skills.

Our 110-plus industrial members range from global giants like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, McLaren Automotive, BAE Systems and Airbus to small companies.

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Working with the AMRC was very beneficial and gave me peace of mind as we had one opportunity to get things right.

David Flannery, Managing Director, ACS Stainless.

Significant savings from new ‘fast cool’ post processing method

An investigation into post-processing methods for a laser powder bed fusion deposited cobalt alloy by the AMRC has discovered potentially significant savings in time and cost while maintaining material properties.