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FAST-Forge; The next generation of metal innovation

'FAST-Forge' process developed at Royce at the University of Sheffield could revolutionise production of titanium goods

The City of Steel has brought forward a new metal revolution; Researchers at the University of Sheffield are paving the way for more sustainable titanium production
Alice Pyne has pioneered high resolution AFM imaging of DNA at the sub-molecular scale. [Pyne]

Topo-Stats: Making AFM Data More Accessible

Dr. Alice Pyne, a leading Royce researcher recently recognised for her commitment to open science and open data, leads a team of collaborators at the University of Sheffield who have developed Topostats, a Python toolkit with an open licence.

Nano-satellite

Using 3D Printing to help us see into space

Nanosatellites offer a way to greatly increase access to space-based imaging. Whether these telescopes are looking to space for astronomical measurements, or to earth to track climate and weather, the costs are fraction of the large-scale satellites.
Wiggins Handlebars

3D Printing Customised Handlebars Helps Wiggo Smash World Record

Using the Arcam Electron Beam AM designers were able to create a fully customised set of handlebars for Bradley Wiggins' 2015 world record attempt.
Artificial hip joint (titanium) made using FAST-Forge

A new solid state approach to produce titanium hip joints from powder

Near net shape component production that also uses waste additive manufacturing powder is of increasing interest in the field of implant manufacturing.
Space Case Study

AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH TO SIMULATE EJECTA ON TITANIUM SPACECRAFT SURFACES UNDER RE-ENTRY EXTREME ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

THE ESA (EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY) COMMISSIONED THE RECREATION OF FINDINGS FROM THE ARIANE 3 UPPER-STAGE HELIUM TANK