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University of Nottingham (IAT)

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2026
19 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace marks successful completion of H2GEAR Programme

9 July

ReleaseUniversity of Nottingham and GKN Aerospace launch HPDrive to advance cryogenic electrical machine technologies

18 June

ReleaseTextureJet relocates to larger facility in Ripley, Derbyshire to support next phase of growth

2025
6 August

ReleaseTextureJet secures key investment to accelerate growth and innovation in surface engineering

17 June

Release£250m for green aerospace projects ahead of Industrial Strategy

2024
23 July

ReleaseAltair signs MoU with the University of Nottingham to develop aerospace digital twin project

22 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace launches H2FlyGHT: pioneering £44M project for 2 MW cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion

2023
21 September Helix SPX242 Through Shaft Aerospace Demonstrator Motor.

Helix completes electric motor project for aerospace

Compared to a piston aeroengine or turbine delivering power in a similar range, the XBS is reckoned to be an order of magnitude lighter, considerably smaller and virtually maintenance free.

18 May

ReleaseMulti-million-pound partnership celebrates taking aerospace industry to new heights

5 January The EyeGlove features three tiny cameras.

Wearable system puts cameras into gloves

Researchers have created a novel wearable system, which allows the operator to undertake inspection and measurement tasks by using their hands as manipulators in a low-cost system.

2022
3 August Fully-funded support packages provided through the University’s Precision Manufacturing Centre, include: consultancy on design for manufacture, access to machines and technical staff, prototyping, metrology and toolmaking.

Nottingham's support extends to four more aerospace innovators

Skyfarer, Assemtron, KITAU Robotics and Holscot Fluoropolymers now join more than 200 other companies from across the region that have benefited from the scheme, which is due to run until summer 2023.

20 July

ReleaseCollins Aerospace produces first prototype 500KW electric motor for Hybrid Air Vehicles' Airlander 10 aircraft

18 July

ReleaseCollins Aerospace completes preliminary design of 1MW electric motor for Pratt & Whitney Canada's Regional Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator

27 June

Release£40 million facility at the University of Nottingham to drive a revolution in green electric transport and power conversion of the future

2021
22 December

ReleaseElectric Aviation Group and University of Nottingham partner on electric propulsion systems

14 April

ReleaseThe Racer programme reaches cruise speed

2019
25 April

ReleaseAirlander takes step toward electric propulsion

2018
17 July

ReleaseASTRAL project begins manufacturing trials and tests

2017
20 June

ReleaseGE Aviation and the University of Nottingham's ASTRAL Project unveiled as part of the Airbus Helicopters fast rotorcraft demonstrator launch at this year's Paris Air Show

2015
10 November

ReleaseNew ATI-funded £5.6m project at University of Nottingham announced by business minister

2011
31 August

ReleaseUniversity of Nottingham Aerospace Technology Centre building work is under way