Bridging the gap in aircraft manufacturing

Recognizing that academic research doesn’t always filter down into real-world manufacturing businesses, Professor Keith Ridgway from the University of Sheffield in the UK teamed up with local businessman Adrian Allen to create the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). This facility bridges the gap between cutting-edge research in university labs and the day-to-day needs of businesses, particularly those in the aircraft industry.

Since its establishment in 2001, the AMRC has become a world leader in manufacturing excellence and part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult strategic research and innovation hub. Its network includes 70 universities and more than 1,000 companies of all sizes, from the smallest start-ups to the biggest names in manufacturing. To date, the AMRC Training Centre has recruited over 2,200 apprentices.

To drive the next wave of innovation in the aircraft industry, the AMRC acknowledges the importance of adopting top-tier technologies already utilized by industry leaders. In line with this vision, it recently renewed and expanded its partnership with Dassault Systèmes. This collaboration includes the provision of software, training, and support to help the AMRC deliver advanced insights to aircraft manufacturers while equipping the next generation of professionals with the skills needed to excel in the sector.

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