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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
An image of measurements taken on the Empyrean showing red to blue patches illustrating charging and discharging cycles

Developing the Next Generation of Energy Storage Materials

Growing concerns surrounding lithium supplies and sustainability have increased interest in developing a lower-cost, more environmentally-sound battery material.

A poster by Lauren Levine from the Royce Internship

Sheffield students take full advantage of Royce summer internship programme

Four University of Sheffield undergraduates have benefited from a new summer internship programme offered by the Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials.
A photo of the Bruker Contour Elite K instrument

Nuclear Waste Containers: Does the Surface Finish Matter?

3D Optical Profilometry has been utilised by the NucleUS team to evaluate the surface finish of stainless samples and determine roughness parameters to assess the suitability of materials for nuclear waste disposal.
A photo of the basic characterisation lab

First lab open and ready for business at the Royce Discovery Centre

The Henry Royce Institute, Sheffield, is pleased to announce that its Basic Characterisation Laboratory is the first lab to become fully operational at the University of Sheffield's brand new Royce Discovery Centre.
A set of five images showing microscope imaging of a variety of alloys

Alloy Design and Development for High-Performance Structural Applications

Jet engine manufacturers continuously strive to improve efficiency and reduce emissions, however, such advances are often limited by the materials available.