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.

04/06/2026

🎾From South Yorkshire to the world: how local innovation is creating global opportunities.

One of the standout stories emerging from South Yorkshire's growing tech and innovation community is RallyMatics, a startup transforming traditional tennis ball machines into intelligent training systems that help athletes and coaches train smarter.

As part of the first cohort of the AMRC's FerretWorks programme, RallyMatics is working alongside engineers and innovation specialists to accelerate R&D, refine its technology and strengthen its path to market. By combining advanced sensing, real-time motion tracking and adaptive decision-making, the team is developing next-generation sports technology with international potential.

Their journey reflects a much bigger regional success story. South Yorkshire continues to build a reputation as a place where ambitious businesses can access world-class engineering expertise, research facilities and support to turn innovative ideas into commercial products.

That momentum was recently recognised on the global stage, with Sheffield and South Yorkshire named the UK's leading "Rising Star" tech ecosystem in the 2026 Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index.

RallyMatics is a great example of what that recognition looks like in practice: a company developing cutting-edge technology, creating opportunities locally and demonstrating how innovation born in South Yorkshire can compete on the world stage.

A big thank you to CEO Ehsan Alborzi and CTO Lin Cao for sharing the RallyMatics story and helping showcase the talent, ambition and innovation thriving across our region.

📌What's on in June: Industry events to add to your calendar🔹17 | The Digital Imperative – Transforming the Food and Drin...
01/06/2026

📌What's on in June: Industry events to add to your calendar

🔹17 | The Digital Imperative – Transforming the Food and Drink Industry with Data and AI

Join UK food and drink leaders to network at AMRC Cymru, as they share best practices, and gain valuable insights from digital experts showcasing real-world manufacturing solutions.

🔹30 | The Renewable Growth Conference

Don't miss the Deeside Business Forum (DBF) annual event, where industry leaders will showcase the latest innovations in renewable energy.

From 11:00am to 12:00pm, Andrew Martin FRSA MBA, head of food, drink and agri-tech at AMRC, will present "Circular Economy and Industrial Innovation", exploring how sustainable practices and industrial innovation are shaping the future of business.

👉 Explore the full event line-up and register:
https://lnkd.in/dzyYpsY

20/05/2026

“As a small company, being able to work with the AMRC and tap into their expertise has been incredibly beneficial, particularly when developing our rail detection and monitoring technology.”

Meet Ben White, co-founder of Rivelin Rail and part of our first FerretWorks cohort. 🚆

In this video, Ben shares how collaboration with the AMRC has supported him and his team in turning engineering challenges into practical, real-world solutions.

Interested in the FerretWorks programme? Hit the link in our bio to hear from the first years founders.

At the AMRC, we’re moving beyond the ‘black box’ of AI. Dr Javier Dominguez-Caballero, technical fellow in AI and digita...
14/05/2026

At the AMRC, we’re moving beyond the ‘black box’ of AI.

Dr Javier Dominguez-Caballero, technical fellow in AI and digital manufacturing for the AMRC’s machining group (pictured left), talks about how we are fusing classical physics with machine learning to push the boundaries in machining.

By combining what we know about mechanical laws with the power of data science, we’re able to:
🔹 Predict tool wear with high accuracy.
🔹 Standardise data across entire fleets of machines.
🔹 Ensure ‘explainable’ AI that engineers can trust.

We’re helping our partners move past the ‘plug-and-play’ myth and into real, validated AI implementation.

Learn more about our work and how we use data and AI. 🔗 bit.ly/48YpxTA

12/05/2026

Meet the innovators shaping South Yorkshire’s industrial future.

Introducing the first cohort of innovators have been working alongside our engineers to turn their concepts into reality, giving them access to £200m of advanced manufacturing capability and £45,000 in dedicated project support.

As we know, engineering innovation doesn’t end at the lab bench or the pitch deck, it reaches into the communities. That's where the real change happens.

For a startup, the gap between a visionary idea and a physical product can sometimes feel impossible to bridge.

AMRC FerretWorks: Startup is changing that.

With thanks to our funders: Sheffield Technology Parks, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub, The Commercialisation Journey, High Value Manufacturing Catapult and EPSRC.

With thanks to our founders and their teams:

Ben White | Rivelin Rail
Faith Nutter Howard | NANOncolytics Ltd
Lin Cao, Ehsan Alborzi | RallyMatics
Luisa Maria Bautista de Deus Ponces de Carvalho | Nasalyzer
Rob Ward | DigitalCNC
Alexander La Fleur | Future Greens
Christian Morgner | Tasty Spoon
Mark Cocking | Stratum Thermal

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, visited our centre this week to champion a £50 million invest...
15/04/2026

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, visited our centre this week to champion a £50 million investment in our region's R&D capabilities. 🤝

🗣️“With government, industry and academia – such as the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre – working hand in hand we are making sure this support is really targeted where it will have the biggest impact," said Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry.

From local SMEs to major manufacturers, this deal supports the entire engineering community in South Yorkshire.

🗣️ Ben Morgan, CEO of the AMRC, said: “We are working with manufacturers to drive technology acceleration that directly supports both sovereign capability and economic resurgence.”

South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Rotherham MP Sarah Champion also joined us to see how world-leading research is being turned into practical improvements for the UK’s defence sector.

💡South Yorkshire’s manufacturing heritage is legendary, and together with the University of Sheffield, we are making sure its future is even brighter.

➡️Find out more here: bit.ly/4colnVY

It’s almost time. Next week, the AMRC team is heading down to the NEC for MACH 2026, and we can’t wait to get stuck in.W...
15/04/2026

It’s almost time. Next week, the AMRC team is heading down to the NEC for MACH 2026, and we can’t wait to get stuck in.

Whether you’re battling a tricky production bottleneck, curious about how AI actually fits on your shop floor, or just want to chat about the future of UK manufacturing - come and find us.

Swipe through for a few highlights from our last trip to MACH 📸. It was a week of incredible tech, great conversations and maybe a few too many coffees ☕️

📍 Find us at
AI and Data Knowledge Hub: stand 17-129
Machining and Tooling Knowledge Hub: stand 18-330
📅April 20 - 24, 2026

https://www.amrc.co.uk/events/mach-2026

Manual data retrieval is a thing of the past for Ecodetect. Our team at AMRC Cymru helped this innovative startup develo...
09/04/2026

Manual data retrieval is a thing of the past for Ecodetect.

Our team at AMRC Cymru helped this innovative startup develop a prototype camera that processes marine wildlife data in real-time using Edge AI technology. 🌊🤖

We provided:
✅ A technical roadmap for AI algorithms
✅ A clear strategy for funding and prototyping
✅ A faster route to market

🗣️ “As a startup, there are so many directions you can go in, it can be overwhelming,” says Ecodetect founder, David Gold.

“This work has really helped me to focus on this strategy, the benefits and the route to market.

“We’re a very new business and I’ve learned a lot from working with AMRC Cymru. What they achieved in five days was quite incredible.”

➡️ Dive into the full case study: bit.ly/4cbqfxr

🗣️“The team at the AMRC had the skills we needed. Their knowledge of how the industry works, where technology can be use...
07/04/2026

🗣️“The team at the AMRC had the skills we needed. Their knowledge of how the industry works, where technology can be used, and how to attract funding has been invaluable.”

Those are the words from Richard Grainger, co-founder and chief technology officer at High Temperature Material Systems (HTMS), after our composites experts helped the Bristol-based SME trial a new manufacturing route for its new materials.

💡We’ve been working with the company to kick-start a high-speed, low-cost UK supply chain, in the hope of bringing ceramic matrix composites home.

🗣️Richard added: “This work has given us a route to market. It opens a huge amount in terms of research and production.

“The team at the AMRC were able to see a larger strategic route for the technology. HTMS took their advice, trialled a new manufacturing route and it has opened up a whole new opportunity for us.”

➡️Want to know more? Find our case study here: bit.ly/3PMX8ZZ

"You don't need to be a global giant to work with us; you just need the ambition to do things better."That’s the message...
02/04/2026

"You don't need to be a global giant to work with us; you just need the ambition to do things better."

That’s the message from our SME engagement manager, Shirley Harrison. Since last April, we’ve worked alongside 547 manufacturers to prove that innovation doesn't have to be high-risk or high-cost.

With 25 years of expertise behind us, we’ve already solved many common shop-floor problems. The challenge now is applying that knowledge to help smaller firms grow, without starting from scratch each time.

Whether it is adopting low-cost data tools or optimising existing workflows, we provide a fresh perspective to help SMEs scale.

Read Shirley's insights on why SMEs need solutions, not just research: bit.ly/4t8Ya0C

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