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University of Sheffield AMRC
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Every Bulletin story and press release covering University of Sheffield AMRC, newest first.

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2026
20 July

ReleaseATI launches composites framework for growth to secure the UK's competitive advantage

16 July

ReleasePointing toward a new era of global aerospace leadership: AMRC opens £54m COMPASS facility

2025
12 November

ReleaseHEIGHTS: high temperature fuel cell systems for zero-emission flight

7 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace joins £38M DECSAM programme to scale sustainable aerospace additive manufacturing

7 September

ReleaseHyFlux and AMRC secure ATI funding to deliver breakthrough in clean aviation cooling

17 June

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

26 February

ReleaseWorld’s largest RTM press system to revolutionise aerospace manufacturing

2024
26 November

ReleaseNew AMRC innovation facility completes construction work

30 September

ReleaseHelicopter, electronics and cyber security provider Leonardo joins the University of Sheffield AMRC

12 September

AMRC and Dassault Systemes refresh 10 year partnership

The partners have developed a new approach to the Factory of the Future, including the DELMIA Factory of the Future Showcase at AMRC Cymru in North Wales and the Airbus DAWN and Smarter Test Programmes.

24 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace continues to pioneer next-generation wing technologies in Airbus SusWingS programme

22 July

ReleaseAdaCore announces its participation in the Safety-Critical Harsh Environment Micro-Processing Evolution (SCHEME) project

2023
30 November The Collins Aerospace team using the Smart Workstation at AMRC Cymru.

AMRC Cymru helps build smart production lines at Collins

The Smart Workstation is designed to analyse processes to improve efficiency and provide insight into alternative, more efficient paths forward. A person can operate it with limited experience.

15 November

ReleaseLeaders from industry, academia and government unite to break ground on South Yorkshire's aerospace manufacturing innovation facility

18 July

ReleaseAMRC Cymru saves Airbus UK enough energy to power 60 homes for a year

13 July

ReleaseAerospace receives £80m boost with new University of Sheffield AMRC innovation facility and Boeing research programme

15 May

ReleaseAMRC's fibre handling expertise helps develop novel prototype

28 April

ReleaseRobotic solution for complex aerospace parts

2022
7 December The AMRC team.

Composites experts plan sensors for component monitoring

The sensors are based on magnetic materials and amorphous ferromagnetic microwires capable of reacting to electromagnetic radiation and will yield valuable information on the condition of the part at any time.

29 November

ReleaseITP Aero joins AMRC

10 March

ReleaseAMRC North West keeps UK manufacturing 'ahead of the pack'

1 March

ReleaseData-driven manufacturing for Wales

2021
11 November

ReleaseStarrag Heckert X40 machining centre enters the Factory of the Future

1 November

ReleaseHAV and AMRC team to drive towards zero emission flight

23 September Fully integrated composite wing cover, manufactured within the National Composite Centre, prior to delivery to Airbus in Filton for sub-assembly.

Airbus ramps up development of new wing technologies

Wing of Tomorrow has reached a key milestone with the assembly of its first full-size wing prototype, while Airbus has also announced an extra-performing wing demonstrator project based on a Citation VII airframe.

21 September

ReleaseNovel machining lands substantial weight reduction

6 July

ReleaseDigital Propulsion: Significant UK R&D programme positions Dowty Propellers and its customers for world-beating, sustainable, next generation hybrid platforms

21 April Martin Wood, Weaving Director at Antich and Sons, pictured with one of the single rapier weaving looms used to create 3D woven multilayer textiles. Martin is arguably one of the most experienced weaving experts in the country having spent his entire career working on the technical side of weaving.

Project results in composite yarn-spinning technique

Antich and Sons' latest capability is the culmination of a three-year project which focused on creating stabilised, near-net shape preforms of variable thickness. These preforms will allow for efficient use of material.

1 March

ReleaseAMRC at forefront of innovative recycling technology and circular economy development

17 February Matthew Collinson, Research Engineer in the AMRC Composite Centre, is working on self-cure, self-anti-icing and self-sensing.

Nanoscale materials show promise for greener manufacturing

A section of a composite leading-edge wing will showcase the self-cure, self-anti-icing and self-sensing advances that University of Sheffield's AMRC has developed. Less greenhouse gas and lower costs are the aim.

17 February

ReleaseRugby – LISI AEROSPACE UK – and AMRC secure ATI funding for industry-defining "smart factory" production line

10 February

ReleaseLISI Aerospace (BAI UK) and AMRC secure ATI funding for industry-defining 'smart factory' production line

13 January James Hughes, Research Director, University of Sheffield AMRC North West.

Machine learning makes light work of AM aerospace alloys

The University of Sheffield AMRC aims to develop a robust, end-to-end methodology for process parameter development. Intellegens' AI-embedded platform Alchemite will be at the heart of it.

2020
17 August

ReleasePioneering composite inspection technology

17 February

ReleaseDigital propulsion: propelling air travel to a sustainable destination

2019
28 November

ReleaseAMRC Cymru opens for business in North Wales

7 November

ReleaseReinforcing global partnerships

20 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace breaks ground on new £32m UK GTC and is now joined by 25 partners

13 May

ReleaseAMRC Castings enhances 3D sand printing capability

2018
4 September

ReleaseAMRC prepares to go ultrasonic with arrival of new composite machine tool

10 August

ReleaseUK's largest radial braider under construction at the AMRC

31 May

ReleaseBoeing flies into Sheffield to see AMRC research and development in action

27 April

ReleaseAMRC signs MoU with GKN Aerospace to develop aircraft technologies of the future

2017
6 April

ReleaseSeven-axis Bumotec s191 turn-mill centre joins Starrag machines at advanced manufacturing park

24 February

ReleaseBoeing expands production with investment in new UK site and US facility

24 February

ReleaseBoeing to open new manufacturing facility in Sheffield City Region, alongside the AMRC

2016
9 December

ReleaseTesting time for apprentice helps the AMRC expand its services for exporters

28 November

ReleaseComposite robot offers flexible, low cost alternative to purpose built machining solutions

10 November

ReleaseEurope's biggest aerospace castings facility nears completion

18 August

ReleaseAerobatic aircraft tested by the AMRC put through its paces at top global airshow