The University of Sheffield AMRC

The University of Sheffield AMRC Tomorrow. Done Better. The AMRC is a partner in the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, backed by the Technology Strategy Board.



The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is dedicated to working with manufacturing businesses, from global aerospace giants to local SMEs. We work with around 90 member companies which pay an annual membership fee to access our resources and expertise, and which help determine our research programme. Research projects fall into three categories:
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ric research carried out on behalf of the AMRC partnership, with results distributed to all partners. Generic projects are agreed by the board of members, and results are shared between all members. Specific research for individual partners. The partner invests directly in the research and has exclusive access to any resulting intellectual property. Innovative projects carried out on behalf of the partnership, with results presented to all partners. These projects are usually funded by EPSRC, the European Framework Programme, or other external body, and may involve collaboration with external research and industrial partners. The AMRC now employs around 600 highly qualified researchers and engineers from around the globe, in a purpose-built centre on the Advanced Manufacturing Park in South Yorkshire. The AMRC group also includes our sister centre, the Nuclear AMRC; the AMRC Training Centre; and shared resources such as the Knowledge Transfer Centre. We are supported by the European Regional Development Fund. See Sheffield University Manufacturing Research on YouTube for more videos about the AMRC and other Sheffield centres.

Behind every smart digital system is a team of engineers striving to make daily operations smoother, safer, and more int...
26/08/2026

Behind every smart digital system is a team of engineers striving to make daily operations smoother, safer, and more intuitive for the people on the shopfloor.

Before a next-generation aircraft ever takes flight, thousands of components have to move seamlessly across the factory floor.

Working alongside Airbus s and University of Warwick (WMG) and our teams have helped bridge the gap between hands-on process knowledge and digital adoption.

By creating a library of modular, digital "build bricks," engineers can now test logistics scenarios virtually before moving a single physical component.

It’s proof that when we combine human expertise with smart digital tools, we empower our people to build a cleaner, more efficient future for aerospace.

Read the full case study https://bit.ly/3SfHwjo

"After 20 years in the industry, I can confidently say that COMPASS represents the most exciting shift I have witnessed ...
20/08/2026

"After 20 years in the industry, I can confidently say that COMPASS represents the most exciting shift I have witnessed to date.” says Darren Wells our senior technical fellow in the COMPASS team.

Behind every major engineering breakthrough is a community of passionate people striving to work smarter, cleaner, and together.

For decades, scaling up composite production meant asking teams to do more with less - throwing extra floor space and intensive manual labour at complex bottlenecks. But with the COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) facility, our people are turning that old mindset on its head.

It’s about giving our engineers the high-tech tools they need to solve tomorrow's biggest industrial challenges in aerospace, clean energy, and beyond.

πŸ‘‰Read Darren’s full story and discover how COMPASS is setting a new standard. https://www.amrc.co.uk/news/compass-engineering-a-new-global-standard-for-composite-manufacturing

07/08/2026

POV: our β€˜Flying high’ policy paper kept on cropping up around

Read the full paper via the link in our bio πŸ“–

06/08/2026

We're still reflecting on the incredible opening of COMPASS.✨

We asked our guests one simple question:

What does COMPASS represent to you?

πŸŽ₯ Here’s what they had to say.

The moments behind the milestone πŸ“ΈWe brought together the people, partnerships and ambition behind COMPASS as we celebra...
28/07/2026

The moments behind the milestone πŸ“Έ

We brought together the people, partnerships and ambition behind COMPASS as we celebrated its official opening.

From conversations and speeches to tours, demonstrations and new connections, it was a day that showcased what can be achieved when people come together with a shared vision.

Here’s a look back at the moments that made the day special.

Five days, endless conversations and one national policy launch. ✈️What a brilliant week we've had at Farnborough Intern...
27/07/2026

Five days, endless conversations and one national policy launch. ✈️

What a brilliant week we've had at Farnborough International Airshow – catching up with industry partners and sharing key policy recommendations with aerospace leaders.

Here are our top highlights:

πŸ“ Stephen Beecher, our senior sector engagement manager for aerospace, led discussions on high-rate manufacturing and digital adoption across the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and Innovate UK stands.

πŸ“„ We launched our new policy paper, 'Flying high' to help secure future aircraft production, alongside senior leaders from the ATI and High Value Manufacturing Catapult.

πŸŽ™οΈ Our very own Stephen Beecher joined Dassault SystΓ¨mes' 'Right All the Time' panel to share how digital tools and in-process inspection can rebuild supply chain confidence.

πŸ’‘ AMRC spinout Stratum Thermal featured on the Ultima Forma stand, with founder Mark Cocking demonstrating its next-gen manufacturing process.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with us!

might be over, but the momentum doesn't stop here.

πŸ‘‰ Discover our latest aerospace research, projects and insights:
πŸ”— https://www.amrc.co.uk/sectors/aerospace

22/07/2026

UK aerospace contributes Β£14.3 billion to the economy and supports over 100,000 highly skilled jobs. But how do we stay ahead of the curve?

Our new policy paper, 𝘍𝘭𝘺π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘩π˜ͺ𝘨𝘩: π˜‹π˜³π˜ͺ𝘷π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 π˜ͺ𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘒𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘴π˜ͺ𝘭π˜ͺ𝘦𝘯𝘀𝘦 𝘒𝘯π˜₯ 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘡𝘩 𝘰𝘧 π˜œπ˜’ 𝘒𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘒𝘀𝘦 took off at the Farnborough International Airshow yesterday. ✈️

Backed by the Aerospace Technology Institute and High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the paper outlines a national five-year mission to secure UK’s leadership in next-gen aerospace manufacturing.

As our commercial director Matt Farnsworth highlights, the paper serves as a β€œcall to arms for UK manufacturing”, providing the blueprint to capture this generational opportunity.

Download the policy paper and read what key industry leaders had to say about it via the link in our bio. πŸ”—

22/07/2026

UK aerospace contributes Β£14.3bn to the economy and supports over 100,000 highly skilled jobs. But how do we stay ahead of the curve?

Our new policy paper, 𝘍𝘭𝘺π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘩π˜ͺ𝘨𝘩: π˜‹π˜³π˜ͺ𝘷π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 π˜ͺ𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘒𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘴π˜ͺ𝘭π˜ͺ𝘦𝘯𝘀𝘦 𝘒𝘯π˜₯ 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘡𝘩 𝘰𝘧 π˜œπ˜’ 𝘒𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘒𝘀𝘦 took off at the Farnborough International Airshow yesterday. ✈️

Backed by the Aerospace Technology Institute and High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the paper outlines a national five-year mission to secure UK’s leadership in next-gen aerospace manufacturing.

As our commercial director Matt Farnsworth highlights, the paper serves as a β€œcall to arms for UK manufacturing”, providing the blueprint to capture this generational opportunity.

Read more about the policy paper and what key industry leaders had to say about it: https://www.amrc.co.uk/news/amrc-sets-policy-roadmap-farnborough-airshow?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-posts&utm_campaign=25-year-anniversary&utm_content=gated-delivery

21/07/2026

The future of aerospace is being decided right now – and we want the UK to lead the way. πŸ›«

With 65,000 new aircraft needed globally by 2050, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure Β£14.3bn for our economy and support over 100,000 highly skilled jobs right here at home.

To win these global contracts, UK suppliers need to move fast.

Today at the Farnborough International Airshow, we launched our new policy roadmap, β€˜Flying high: Driving innovation, resilience and growth of UK aerospace’’ to help make this a reality. We are recommending three critical steps:

1️⃣ Working together: Keeping government and industry collaboration strong to de-risk new technology.
2️⃣ Boosting suppliers: Giving our supply chains the support they need to invest in new digital manufacturing.
3️⃣ Investing in people: Aligning national training with the skills we actually need for the future.

We’re drawing on 25 years of manufacturing impact to ensure the UK remains a global leader in flight.

πŸ“–Access the full policy paper in the comments ⬇️

β€œI come down the Parkway every morning and instead of just seeing wasteland and reclaimed land from the pits and the ope...
20/07/2026

β€œI come down the Parkway every morning and instead of just seeing wasteland and reclaimed land from the pits and the opencast, now I see beautiful, shiny new buildings with the latest technology."

A few weeks ago, ahead of opening our new COMPASS facility, we welcomed the BBC Radio 4 team to look at how the former Orgreave site has transformed from an industrial wasteland to a β€˜hotspot of manufacturing activity’.

From industry partnerships and academic collaboration, to next generation engineers and technology, the AMRC is building on South Yorkshire’s industrial heritage.

β€˜Not only does it bring some money back to the area, but I think the innovation raises the profile of the town and the area brilliantly as well.’

Listen to the full episode here 🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002z5ys

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