Defence with Royce at the University of Sheffield

About our work 

Royce at the University of Sheffield is at the forefront of pioneering technologies that shape the future of defence systems.

Our world-class facilities and collaborative ecosystem provide an ideal environment for businesses in the defence engineering sector to drive innovation, develop cutting-edge materials, and enhance the capabilities of defence technologies.

Working with us means engaging with a dynamic community of researchers, engineers, and industry experts dedicated to advancing defence solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration and state-of-the-art research.

Situated within the prestigious University of Sheffield, we are able to offer a unique opportunity for research and development teams to leverage academic expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and a rich network of collaborators.

Together, we can address the most challenging problems in defence engineering, from materials science to advanced manufacturing, and contribute to the development of resilient and state-of-the-art defence technologies.

Welcome to Royce, where your vision for the future of defence engineering can find the support and resources needed to thrive.

Case studies 

Low-Cost Titanium Armour for Land Based Defence Platforms

Titanium alloys are high strength and low density, making them an ideal material for ballistic protection. Due to prohibitive costs of extraction and processing, their use in this sector has been restricted to weight-critical applications

5 July 2023

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Key equipment 

• Field assisted sintering technology
• Hot & cold isostatic pressing
• Additive manufacturing

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