Advanced manufacturing innovation and skills

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and AMRC Training Centre form a world-leading cluster for research, innovation and training, and work with advanced manufacturing companies around the globe.

Part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult network, funded by Innovate UK

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AMRC

The AMRC is a world-leading research and innovation network with more than 120 industrial partners who include Boeing, Rolls-Royce, McLaren Automotive, BAE Systems and Airbus. It collaborates with R&D experts to develop and de-risk industry-transforming solutions for companies across the globe, leading manufacturing towards a smart, sustainable and resilient future.
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AMRC Training Centre

The AMRC Training Centre provides the practical and theoretical skills that manufacturing companies need to compete globally, from advanced apprenticeship through to postgraduate level. It focuses on high-level apprentice and CPD training for sectors such as aerospace, energy and automotive.

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High Value Manufacturing Catapult
AMRC - Research Testing
AMRC - Research Testing

AMRC Research Team

The AMRC employs highly qualified researchers and engineers from around the globe, at the Advanced Manufacturing Park and Sheffield Business Park in South Yorkshire, as well as in Broughton and Preston.

We have 8 core capabilities:
Additive manufacturing, Automation and robotics, Castings, Composite manufacturing, Design and prototyping, Digital manufacturing, Manufacturing intelligence and Subtractive manufacturing.