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
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Breakthrough in intelligent robotics
The MTC has made a breakthrough in intelligent robotics by developing a system that can teach itself how to pick up unknown objects, without the need for expensive sensors or lengthy programming.
3 February 2022
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Quantum leap in data security in UK first
Quantum key distribution (QKD) has been identified as one of the solutions to maintaining this security, using principles from quantum mechanics to keep data encrypted and reliably detect eavesdropping attempts.
3 February 2022
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Developing the next generation of sustainable composites
At the moment, however, 85% of composites are neither reused nor recycled at the end of their life. Instead, the materials end up in landfill, adding to the world’s growing refuse problem.
3 February 2022
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Pioneering Modern Methods of Construction for Liverpool’s recovery
The MTC is participating in a programme that could make the Liverpool city region a national centre of excellence for modern methods of construction for housing and related infrastructure.
3 February 2022
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Attracting global firms to Renfrewshire
Forging new relationships with both industrial leaders and local communities alike, HVM Catapult’s presence in Renfrewshire is bringing tangible benefits to the region and Scotland as a whole.
3 February 2022
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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
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Developing the UK energy supply chain
More than 860 companies have already completed the online F4N assessment, with most receiving ongoing support and development from the Nuclear AMRC’s team of industrial advisors.
3 February 2022
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Building up the Scottish 3D-printing supply chain
Additive manufacturing (or 3D-printing) is a transformative approach to manufacturing that allows companies to develop complex shapes which often can’t be created by any other process.
3 February 2022
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Helping an SME halve lead times and boost sales
The MTC created and supported Raybloc through a development journey to achieve the goals of the business that began with coaching and mentoring the workforce and helping the business to understand the priorities, issues, culture and opportunities of the current-state.
3 February 2022
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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
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Putting UK innovation on the world stage
The ‘thoroughbred, highly educated, expert approach’ of the AMRC has helped a South Yorkshire SME to revolutionise how top tier professional golfers practise and how we all watch the game on TV.
3 February 2022