AMRC composites stalwart propels into new global role
29 January 2026
A composites trailblazer who helped put the AMRC firmly on the map is standing down from her role as head of composites after almost a decade to take up a new p …
Digital thread: What is it?
12 February 2025
In his second blog, senior theme lead for digital, Gavin Hill, explains why the AMRC landed on ‘digital thread’ as its lead terminology, and begins …
AMRC contributes to world-leading research for the reduction of emissions from wood combustion
08 July 2024
The AMRC has worked on world-leading research that could have significant benefits for sustainability and the reduction of emissions from wood combustion, in a …
AMRC to partner in new sustainable manufacturing hub
06 June 2024
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has partnered with world-leading metrology experts to launch a new sustainable manufac …
Cultural heritage meets cutting-edge technology
14 February 2024
The University of Sheffield AMRC, in partnership with PES Scanning, has supported a major restoration project at Wentworth Woodhouse that will help preserve its …
Project advancing futuristic, 5G-enabled factories showcased at major government conference
22 March 2021
A cutting-edge project using an industrial testbed to help manufacturers unlock and realise the benefits of 5G technology will be showcased as part of a major t …
AMRC helps develop novel laser tracker
01 October 2018
Engineers at the AMRC have helped develop a novel laser tracking measurement device that has potential to be a disruptive technology in high value manufacturing …
3D scanner upgraded for automated composite inspection promises big benefits for aerospace and automotive industries
12 July 2018
A 3D optical scanner upgraded for the automated inspection of composites is being put through its paces at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Re …
AMRC becomes part of £60 million bid to explore and improve new manufacturing techniques
15 December 2016
The AMRC has been named a partner in three of the UK’s new Future Manufacturing Hubs.Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson unveiled the plan to c …
State of the art skills harnessed by AMRC engineers to preserve Medieval history
27 July 2015
Engineers from the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing are using digital measuring techniques to help archaeolog …