Celebrating five years of impact
Since opening in 2019, AMRC Cymru has run more than 20 programmes teaching companies how to digitally measure their energy use, engaged with more than 100 small businesses in Wales, and supported more than 50 small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to date on their digital and sustainable manufacturing journey.
Now, they’re engaging with some of the most innovative companies in Wales, introducing much-needed technological advancements and fostering creativity with the power to accelerate growth of the entire economy.
AMRC Cymru is part of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and a member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, a consortium of leading manufacturing and process research centres backed by Innovate UK.
The HVM Catapult's new digital factory hub, based in Baglan, South Wales, is a partnership between HVM Catapult, funded by UK government, and the Welsh Government. It houses state-of-the-art equipment provided by the Welsh Government and is run by AMRC Cymru, including digital, automation and design engineers.
The state-of-the-art centre was fully funded with £20m from the Welsh Government and is managed by the University of Sheffield.
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We're supporting manufacturers with productivity, skills, training and decarbonisation knowledge to improve success in the marketplace.
The Accelerating Decarbonisation and Productivity through Technology and Skills (ADAPTS) programme supports manufacturers in Wales, providing unparalleled access to advanced manufacturing technology, knowledge transfer, training and upskilling in digital and decarbonisation strategies.
The programme supports businesses - from any sector - to decarbonise, increase productivity, innovate and upskill their staff.
