McLaren had a revolutionary idea about how to change the manufacturing processes around carbon fibre, but we needed somebody to help us bring that innovation to industrialisation. The AMRC with their expertise in materials and manufacturing were the ideal partner to go on that pathway with us.
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is a network of world-leading research and innovation centres working with manufacturing companies of any size from around the globe.
Transforming industrial and economic performance
The AMRC de-risks R&D investment to drive step-change improvements in productivity, quality and sustainability.
World-class expertise in advanced manufacturing
The AMRC has a global reputation for helping companies overcome manufacturing problems and is a model for collaborative research involving universities, academics and industry worldwide.
Making things better for UK manufacturing
The AMRC now employs more than 500 highly qualified researchers and engineers from around the globe, in South Yorkshire, Broughton and Lancashire.
Sustainable manufacturing for net zero
The AMRC uses its expertise to develop world-leading products and processes, energy efficient digital technologies and sustainable manufacturing techniques to steer UK manufacturing towards a greener future.
AMRC Technology Capabilities
Our nearly 100 industrial partners range from global giants like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Airbus to small companies critical to supply chains. Businesses can work with us on a one-off project, or join us as a member for long-term collaboration.
Additive manufacturing
Automation and robotics
Castings
Composite manufacturing
Design and prototyping
Digital manufacturing
Manufacturing intelligence
Subtractive manufacturing
507
Large manufacturing partners in 2021
704
SME partners in 2021
500+
Highly qualified researchers and engineers from around the globe
AMRC impact
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is here to help manufacturing businesses sharpen their competitive edge through the application of new techniques, technologies and processes.
Ruth Nic Aoidh
Executive Director
McLaren Automotive Ltd
Martin Donnelly
Managing Director
Boeing UK and Ireland
Boeing has 100 years of aviation behind it and we know that innovating is the key to the future. That’s why our relationship with the AMRC is so important.
Amer Liaqat
Technology Manager
Airbus
Collaboration with the AMRC is allowing us to develop new customised solutions and methods, pushing technological boundaries and helping us to design and build the next generation of industrial systems for our new fuel-efficient aircraft.
Jamie McGourlay
Partnership Manager
Rolls-Royce
At Rolls-Royce, we’re interested in achieving step change capability within our manufacturing processes and technology and the way we do that is by working with the AMRC.
Ryan Anderson
Operations Director
Pendle Doors
As a result of working with the AMRC, we have purchased our own 3D printer that has been used for a multitude of things, from machine parts, to jigs, to a scaled plan of our factory. It has also helped our business to save a sum of money and we have also seen massive gains in productivity.
Related case studies
- LISI AEROSPACE provisionally secured additional funding for two more production lines by 2027.
- Demonstrating low-carbon concrete alternatives.
- Collaboration between MTC and AMRC Cymru, part of the University of Sheffield, to design a reconfigurable factory for scalable production of both fuel cells and electrolysers.
- The Manufacturing Technology Centre worked with High Value Manufacturing Catapult colleagues and a Winter Paralympian to develop an award-winning sit-ski that’s lighter and more aerodynamic than conventional models.
- Accelerating the UK’s hydrogen vision with the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative
- The University of Sheffield AMRC secured £50m to establish Composites at Speed and Scale (COMPASS), a new research facility in Sheffield, which will enable a groundbreaking research programme with Boeing at the centre.
Contact us
University of Sheffield AMRC
Factory of the Future
Advanced Manufacturing Park
Wallis Way
Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
Telephone
0114 215 8200
Email
[email protected]
AMRC Cymru
Chester Road
Broughton
Flintshire
CH4 0DH
Telephone
0114 222 9588
Email
[email protected]
AMRC North West
Roy Chadwick Way
Samlesbury Enterprise Zone
Mellor Brook
Blackburn
BB2 7HP
Telephone
01254 947100
Email
[email protected]
AMRC Training Centre
Advanced Manufacturing Park
Off Highfield Spring
Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
Telephone
+44 (0)114 222 9958Email
[email protected]
