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Novel machining lands substantial weight reduction

DECADES OF combined experience in manufacturing techniques and tooling has seen the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) overcome one of its biggest challenges to date – machining an aircraft bogie beam and axle assembly that aims to be 20% lighter to improve the efficiency of landing gears and support the vision for cleaner aviation.

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DACS paves way for construction automation

A GROUNDBREAKING robotic paving slab cutting process, harnessing innovative digital technologies such as AI and automation, is being developed for the construction industry to improve productivity and safety while reducing waste and disruption.

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HVM Catapult’s decade of innovation-driven transformation

THE HIGH Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult’s 2020-21 Annual Review has captured the impact of its work to drive the transformation of UK manufacturing and support the national response to the coronavirus pandemic, drawing on examples of the AMRC’s work with SMEs and its impressive impact in South Yorkshire, North Wales and Lancashire.

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Revolutionising rail with AR

Trackside maintenance at one of the UK’s busiest railway stations is being revolutionised with the help of engineers in South Yorkshire who have worked with PAULEY Group and the owner and operator of the country’s only high-speed railway to develop augmented reality (AR) technology which will streamline how faults are detected and repaired.

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Small cost – big improvement

A PRECISION engineering SME has been shown how an investment of just £20 could bring about a huge improvement in its manufacturing process and unlock significant savings following a free R&D intervention by the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).

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AMRC helps industry adopt augmented reality training solutions

Immersive software that enabled automotive and aerospace workers to make the rapid transition to building lifesaving ventilators will become accessible to UK manufacturers as the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) helps industry adopt augmented reality training solutions for reskilling and upskilling their workforces.

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