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AMRC uses virtual reality to rationalise complex manufacturing processes

A multi-disciplined specialist engineering business embraced virtual reality technology to design the layout of its new Electroless Nickel Plating facility, part of a complex manufacturing portfolio thanks to digital support from engineers at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).
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Data cloud and data science academy to unlock a ‘new wave of industrial innovation’

Technology entrepreneur David Richards is to chair a new commission for the University of Sheffield AMRC to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies such as robotics, sensors, 3D printing and augmented reality within UK industry.
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Accelerating digital growth in Welsh industry

AMRC Cymru is supporting a programme to help Welsh industry benefit from digital technology to accelerate growth, being delivered by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and funded by Welsh Government.
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Leaders discuss inspirations needed early for children to succeed in science and engineering

“Inspiring children early to pursue industry and science is very important – but so is the follow up process and the steps they need to take to get there.” That was the bold message from physicist and TV astronomer Professor Brian Cox CBE as part of the North Star Science School event.
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The bridge of the future

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is working with the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult to address some of the key challenges which will allow UK road bridges to be designed, built and maintained in a more sustainable way.
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AMRC the key to better accuracy for life-saving fire doors

A Lancashire door manufacturer has invested in a 3D printer and is seeing ‘massive productivity gains’ after engineers from AMRC North West showed the company how additive manufacturing technology could support production of its specialist fire doors.
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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 120-plus industrial members range from global giants like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, McLaren Automotive, BAE Systems and Airbus to small companies.

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David Flannery, Managing Director, ACS Stainless.

Sensing data-driven decisions

In a 12-month, High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapultfunded project, engineers at the University of Sheffield
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Composite Centre investigated different strategies to integrate sensors in the earliest stage of the manufacturing process.