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Three new world-leading advanced engineering centres open in Sheffield

Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry MP and Mayor of the Sheffield City Region Dan Jarvis MP visited Sheffield to open the University of Sheffield’s three new multi-million pound research centres which aim to boost the region’s reputation as a hub for advanced engineering and industrial digital technologies.

Posted on 11 Oct 2018 by Maddy White

The University of Sheffield has opened three new multi-million pound research centres today in the region, with the aim to further boost the city’s reputation as a hub for advanced engineering.

Speeding up UK steel innovation with a ‘virtual factory’

Dr James McGettrick of Swansea University conducts chemical analysis on steel.

Posted on 2 Oct 2018 by Maddy White

Immersive technologies are being integrated into many businesses to enhance entire operations. This is being put to the test in a new “virtual factory” that will reportedly fast-track innovation in the steel sector.

Global lightweight manufacturing hub forming in Greater Manchester

There is a high potential for opportunity in the developing lightweight structures sector in Greater Manchester - image courtesy of UK Department for International Trade

Posted on 1 Oct 2018 by Tim Brown

An increasing trend to reduce the overall weight of products in multiple industries such as aerospace, renewables, construction and transportation, is driving tremendous growth in the lightweight structures market.

Manufacturing high value components made easier

Autoclave composite panel production - image courtesy of the Scottish Innovation Centre for Sensor and Imaging Systems (CENSIS).

Posted on 18 Dec 2017 by Jonny Williamson

Manufacturing a range of high value components, from wind turbine blades to car panels, could become significantly more cost-effective and quicker thanks to a ground-breaking R&D project underway in Prestwick, Scotland.

Graphene offers new battery options and potential for limitless energy

Graphene has many potentially revolutionary properties. Image courtesy of the University of Manchester

Posted on 30 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

New discoveries in graphene technology have the potential to unlock new battery technologies and even unlimited energy batteries.

The Smart Factory Podcast

Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Nick Peters

Throughout the 2017 Leaders Conference and Smart Factory Expo, The Manufacturer ran a global streaming radio service, offering interviews, comment and analysis from its conference studio in Liverpool.

On this page are some of the interview highlights for your pleasure and interest. All …

Additive manufacturing: the next layer

A lightweight aluminium structure with a triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) lattice - image courtesy of CFAM.

Posted on 18 Oct 2017 by Nick Peters

Additive manufacturing has gone beyond being a revolutionary process and is now firmly in the mainstream. Which begs the question, what does the future hold and where are the gains to be made for manufacturers who have still to embrace the technology?