Our Research: Advanced Manufacturing

Sheffield has a rich heritage and a strong reputation as a global leader in manufacturing. The brand 'Made in Sheffield' represents quality and excellence in the City's manufactured products. Manufacturing research at Sheffield spans the supply chain from advanced materials and the production of new technologies through to the fabrication of components. Our research is used across a wide range of sectors including aerospace, biomedical and automotive. The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC) is a unique model for bringing together industry, academia and Government to deliver new innovations and a competitive advantage to partners in the manufacturing sector.

Sheffield has a rich heritage and a strong reputation as a global leader in manufacturing. The brand 'Made in Sheffield' represents quality and excellence in the City's manufactured products. Manufacturing research at Sheffield spans the supply chain from advanced materials and the production of new technologies through to the fabrication of components. Our research is used across a wide range of sectors including aerospace, biomedical and automotive. The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC) is a unique model for bringing together industry, academia and Government to deliver new innovations and a competitive advantage to partners in the manufacturing sector.

This film takes a closer look at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)’s 3D visualisation facilities and provides a unique view of a Rolls Royce Trent 800 jet engine. The visualisation tools are used to ease assembly, repair and maintenance of aerospace components.

This film takes a tour around some of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s (AMRC) technologies including robotics for assembly and machining tools for production of components. It shows how technologies and processes are being developed to meet the accuracy and tolerances required by the aerospace industry.

Partners in the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) discuss the unique AMRC collaborative model which brings together universities, industry and government to focus on the innovation of new manufacturing technologies.

The Manufacturing Transporter (MANTRA) Truck serves two purposes. Working with AMRC partners, it enables new technologies to be taken out to supply chain partners for demonstration. It also works with schools to inspire the next generation of engineers thereby helping to ensure that the UK has the skills it needs for the future manufacturing industry.

This film explores the work of the emerging Mercury Centre which works with partners across a wide range of sectors - including aerospace, biomedical and automotive - developing new additive manufacturing technologies. The Centre helps commercial partners to de-risk the innovation step by providing access to these facilities and understanding the benefits they can bring.