Leisure with Royce at the University of Sheffield

Welcome to Royce at the University of Sheffield, one of the leading partners for the UK's national institute for advanced materials research and innovation; The Henry Royce Institute.

Welcome to Royce at the University of Sheffield ...

... where innovation meets leisure in an exciting fusion of research and development

Our vibrant ecosystem is tailored to support businesses dedicated to shaping the future of the leisure industry.

With access to cutting-edge facilities, interdisciplinary expertise, and a collaborative network of researchers, we offer an ideal platform for businesses seeking to innovate and elevate leisure experiences.

Whether you're exploring immersive technologies, developing sustainable solutions for outdoor recreation, or pioneering new approaches to hospitality, we can provide the resources and support to turn your visions into reality.

We recognise the importance of leisure in enriching lives and driving economic growth. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders and stakeholders, we're committed to advancing the frontier of leisure innovation.

By joining our community, you gain access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and opportunities to collaborate with experts across disciplines and leverage insights to stay ahead in an ever-evolving leisure landscape.

Together, let's redefine leisure experiences and create unforgettable moments for generations to come.

Case Studies

3D Printing Customised Handlebars Helps Wiggo Smash World Record (68666)

Using the Arcam Electron Beam AM designers were able to create a fully customised set of handlebars for Bradley Wiggins' 2015 world record attempt.

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Key Equipment

Sam Lister fills a FAST-Forge mould with titanium swarf

Field Assisted Sintering Technology or Spark Plasma Sintering

Field Assisted Sintering Technology/Spark Plasma Sintering (FAST/SPS) uses a DC electric current to directly heat the mould and/or sample through Joule heating. This direct heating allows high heating rates and low processing cycle times to be achieved. Lower temperatures and mould pressures are also typical compared to conventional hot pressing and sintering techniques.

FAST/SPS offers new possibilities to manufacture numerous materials with potentially extraordinary characteristics. The Type HP D 250/C Furnace is ideal to investigate the scale-up of FAST/SPS for industrial applications.

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Additive Manufacturing

Royce at the University of Sheffield offers a wide range of state-of-the-art additive manufacturing (AM) equipment, hosting open source software with full instrumentation and complete control of the manufacturing process, which are therefore able to optimise for new alloys.

Additive Manufacturing technologies developed through Royce at the University of Sheffield hold the potential to displace existing technologies with reduced material waste and increased part complexity.

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