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
Large manufacturing partners in 2021
SME partners in 2021
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.
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CASE STUDY
Smart, sustainable homes for the future
An estimated 345,000 homes need to be built in the UK each year to meet demand. To reach the Government’s target of net zero by 2050, each of them will need to have impeccable green credentials. Achieving this requires examining radical solutions.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
5G Factory of the Future: the smart factory of tomorrow starts today
Efficiency, productivity and sustainability are everything in manufacturing. From advanced product and machine tracking to autonomous warehouse transportation and remote assistance for operators, these digital technologies can help lower production costs, boost productivity and sharpen competitive edge.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
Greening the UK’s most carbon-intensive industrial region
The AMRC and Nuclear AMRC will work together to apply their expertise in developing the UK supply chain for the low-carbon energy sector, building on the proven Fit For Nuclear model to meet the challenges of industrial decarbonisation.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
Keeping a watchmakers’ machine tool ticking over
The AMRC’s support means that Loomes & Co now have an improved machining process; knowledge of basic machining practices; skills development including design software; redesigned fixtures; and sample part production. Sometimes it’s the simplest of interventions that give firms the freedom to innovate.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
Leading the Ventilator Challenge
On the 16th of March 2020, the Government asked UK industry to support the NHS in its fight against COVID-19. The VentilatorChallengeUK (VCUK) Consortium, led by the HVM Catapult’s outgoing CEO Dick Elsy and made up of more than 33 businesses from the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors, came together at speed to build medical ventilators.
3 February 2022
Contact us
University of Sheffield AMRC
Factory of the Future
Advanced Manufacturing Park
Wallis Way
Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
Telephone
0114 215 8200
Email
enquiries@amrc.co.uk
AMRC Cymru
Chester Road
Broughton
Flintshire
CH4 0DH
Telephone
0114 222 9588
AMRC North West
Roy Chadwick Way
Samlesbury Enterprise Zone
Mellor Brook
Blackburn
BB2 7HP
Telephone
01254 947100
Email
nwadmin@amrc.co.uk
AMRC Training Centre
Advanced Manufacturing Park
Off Highfield Spring
Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
Telephone
+44 (0)114 222 9958