Our strategic focus

Like a 24-hour production line, the manufacturing sector never stands still. It’s constantly evolving, using new knowledge, innovations and technologies to make things better, faster, cheaper and greener.

At the AMRC, we’re concentrating our expertise and resources on the three key sectors where we believe the greatest impact can be made: aerospace, defence, and nuclear energy. Our goal is to drive global competitiveness, accelerate industrial transformation and build the skilled workforce required for the future and prosperity of UK manufacturing.

We are committed to delivering a clear return on investment, ensuring reputational value and demonstrating industry leadership for everyone we work with, from SMEs to our foundational partners including the University of Sheffield, High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and our industrial members.

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Delivering real-world impact

We tackle complex manufacturing challenges across the entire engineering lifecycle by drawing on our 11 core technology capabilities. Our research and innovation deliver measurable economic and industrial value across the UK. Every year, we help manufacturers transform their operations, adopt advanced technologies and create high-value jobs.

  • Working with industry: We work with more than 1,000 businesses each year to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Supporting small and medium enterprises: We supported 734 SMEs to adopt innovation, boost productivity and access new markets in 2025/26.
  • Driving regional growth: Our work has attracted 2,500 jobs to the South Yorkshire manufacturing cluster.
  • Commercialising research: We have launched six spinout companies to turn cutting-edge research into high-growth commercial ventures.

Strategic objectives

  • Accelerate transformation: Drive global competitiveness across UK manufacturing.
  • Build future talent: Inspire and train the workforce needed for tomorrow’s industry.
  • Engineering solutions: Solve complex manufacturing challenges using our full engineering lifecycle and 11 core capabilities.
  • Workplace culture: Foster a healthy, motivated and collaborative environment where people thrive.
  • Aerospace
    Maintain and expand the UK’s global market leadership in advanced aerospace manufacturing.
  • Defence and national security
    Establish and safeguard sovereign manufacturing capabilities across the UK defence supply chain.
  • Nuclear and clean energy
    Strengthen UK energy security through advanced innovation and high-value manufacturing solutions.