Sheffield City Region boasts world-class capabilities, and a world-class reputation, in the fields of advanced engineering, special metals and materials technologies.
On the basis of long-standing strengths in metals manufacture and precision engineering, Sheffield has emerged as a leading global centre for the research and development of novel materials and manufacturing techniques, and as the location of choice for companies providing high-performance engineered products to some of the most demanding industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, medical, sports, environmental & energy, construction and defence.
Sheffield City Region’s key capabilities include:
Research & Technology
Sheffield City Region is home to a unique cluster of Research and Technology Organisations specialising in advanced manufacturing and materials technologies. Areas of world-leading expertise include materials joining (TWI Yorkshire), high-performance machining (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing), composites (CAMTeC), high-integrity castings (Cti), glass technology (British Glass / Glass Technology Services), manufacturing components in metals and new materials (IMP-C) and utilising the latest technology to develop cutting edge assembly techniques (CECA).
Precision Engineering
Sheffield is a centre of excellence for high-technology precision engineering, boasting globally recognised companies including Doncasters Group, Technicut, Swann Morton and Symmetry Medical.
Special Metals
Sheffield companies are at the vanguard of innovation in special metals. Leading Sheffield-based metals manufacturers include ATI Allvac, Corus and Outokumpu.
Leading Universities
Sheffield’s universities are recognised internationally for research in engineering and materials sciences. Leading research centres at the University of Sheffield include IMMPETUS (Institute for Mechanical and Microstructural Process Engineering), Ceramics and Composites Laboratory, Advanced Magnetic Materials and Devices, and Surface Engineering. Sheffield Hallam University’s capability includes the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI).
A Skilled Engineering Workforce
A well-established training infrastructure provides skilled engineers for Sheffield’s advanced manufacturing companies. Meanwhile, approximately 1,400 students per year graduate from Sheffield’s universities in engineering disciplines.
The Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP)
At the heart of Sheffield City Region’s advanced manufacturing and materials technology capability is the AMP, a world-class technology park providing cutting-edge manufacturing solutions to ensure repetitive advantage for industry.
The technology organisations located on AMP are committed to developing novel manufacturing techniques which enable companies to manufacture better products in less time and at significantly reduced cost.
The AMP’s technology focus is on materials and structures, including metals and composites, typically used in precision industries such as aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, medical, sports, environmental & energy, construction and defence.
Technologies developed on AMP are already transforming some of the world’s pre-eminent manufacturers. Meanwhile, globally recognised companies are establishing R&D or manufacturing facilities on AMP, to benefit from the Park's technology capabilities and industry networks, as well as the wider supply chain, knowledge and workforce capabilities of Sheffield City Region.
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For information regarding the benefits of locating your advanced manufacturing company in Sheffield City Region or on the AMP, please contact Philippa Hedley on +44 (0)114 223 2382