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About High Value Manufacturing Catapult

Contact HVM Catapult:

High Value Manufacturing Catapult The Oracle Building

Blythe Valley ParkShirley, SolihullWest Midlands

B90 8ADT: 0121 506 9780

E: info@hvm.catapult.org.ukcatapult.org.uk/manufacturing

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The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is one of a network of technology and innovation centres, established by the Technology Strategy Board as a long-term investment in UK economic capability. Bringing together business and research, Catapults help to transform great ideas into valuable products, processes and services. The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with company number 07708659. Registered office: The Oracle Building, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 8AD

The Government, through the Technology Strategy Board, has devised and is implementing a High Value Manufacturing Strategy. The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult, the first of the Catapult programmes, is responsible for delivering this strategy.

The HVM Catapult is the catalyst for the future growth and success of manufacturing in the UK. We help accelerate new concepts to commercial reality and thereby create a sustainable high value manufacturing future for this country.The HVM Catapult combines seven world class centres of industrial innovation into one cohesive force. We:

● Have capability which spans basic raw materials through to high integrity product assembly processes● Provide companies with access to world-class facilities and skills to scale-up and prove-out high value manufacturing processes● Develop a network of leading suppliers who contribute to key UK industry supply chains● Unite industry, government and research in a shared goal to make the UK an attractive place to invest in manufacturing

Our ultimate aim is to more than double the contribution of the manufacturing sector to the UK economy.

The seven centres in the HVM Catapult are:

Advanced Forming Research Centre; Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing;Centre for Process Innovation; Manufacturing Technology Centre; National Composite Centre; Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre; and Warwick Manufacturing Group.

Since the HVM Catapult opened in October 2011, it has already made a number of significant achievements including mapping the landscape which will shape the UK’s High Value Manufacturing and innovation base over the next 15-20 years, and leveraging other UK and European funds with a commitment to over £200m secured in the first 12 months of operation.

A total of over £140million will be invested by the UK Government over the period of 2012 – 2018 to stimulate manufacturing in the UK, reduce the risk of innovation for new and established UK manufacturing businesses and attract international business to the UK. The industries that will benefit include; aerospace, automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and electronics.

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Contact AFRC:

Advanced Forming Research Centre University of Strathclyde

85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan RenfrewPA4 9L J Scotland

T: 0141 534 5200 F: 0141 562 3387 E: info@afrc.org.uk

afrc.org.uk

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Advanced Forming Research Centre University of Strathclyde

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing, focuses on advanced machining and materials research for aerospace and other high-value manufacturing sectors.

Since its launch in 2001, the AMRC has established itself as a world-class centre for collaborative research. It has received numerous awards, including Boeing Supplier of the Year, and become a model for research centres worldwide.

The AMRC with Boeing identifies, researches and resolves advanced manufacturing problems on behalf of its industrial partners. Around 70 companies have joined as members, from global aerospace giants such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, to local SMEs.

Researchers work with individual companies on specific projects, and collaborate on generic projects for the benefit of all members. R&D topics at the AMRC with Boeing are determined by the board of industrial partners. This ensures that work is focused on industrial commercial requirements, and provides lasting value to members.

Core research areas include:

● Machining – High-performance machining research is at the heart of the AMRC’s work. By using dynamic analysis, simulation, advanced fixturing, and other techniques, the Process Technology Group can typically improve the efficiency of a machining process by around 40 percent – and in some cases, by significantly more ● Assembly – The AMRC Integrated Manufacturing Group solves problems in high-value assembly. Key areas include large-product metrology; vision and inspection systems; smart tooling; and automated part recognition and tooling ● Composites – The AMRC has extensive composite capability, and is a part of the National Composite Centre-led network of centres. Manufacturing and research capabilities focus on areas which complement our established strengths, including metal matrix composites, hybrid structures and automated fibre placement ● Structural testing – The Advanced Structural Testing Centre provides testing and certification services for components and assemblies, ensuring that parts produced by innovative methods meet industry standards ● Design and prototyping—The new Design and Prototyping Group will address a national shortage of exceptional engineering designers by integrating a world-class design team with the manufacturing and research expertise of its established groups

The AMRC with Boeing now employs over 200 highly qualified researchers and engineers, in two purpose-built centres on the Advanced Manufacturing Park in South Yorkshire. The original building is currently undergoing a major redevelopment to create a new Design Prototype and Test Centre, with funding from the HVM Catapult and European Regional Development Fund.

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Contact AMRC:

AMRC with Boeing University of Sheffield

Advanced Manufacturing Park Wallis Way,

Catcliffe Rotherham

S60 5TZ T: 0114 222 1747

E: enquiries@amrc.co.uk amrc.co.uk

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) is a collaborative venture between the University of Strathclyde, Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Government and leading multinational engineering firms including Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Titanium Metals Corporation (known as TIMET), Aubert & Duval, and Barnes Aerospace. The sole Scottish representative in the HVM Catapult, the AFRC is also part of 2 other global networks of industrially-focused research centres; AxRC and GlobalNet. Located in a bespoke facility next to Glasgow International Airport, the AFRC focuses on developing forming and forging technologies to support the design and manufacture of products, including components and structures for aircraft, cars, ships, medical devices, power generation and wind turbines. The AFRC addresses key high value manufacturing process challenges in the forming and forging field, including: ● Materials utilisation for economic and environmental benefit● New materials with improved metallurgical properties● New product designs demanding ever more accurate and repeatable formed components● Mass customisation requiring adaptable and flexible processes Our researchers and engineers work on a core research programme established in collaboration with our industrial members. We also undertake contract research and development work commissioned by member and no member companies from around the globe. Projects at the AFRC are specifically designed around the business needs of industry and range from utilising cutting edge forming and forging technologies to develop new highly innovative and commercially relevant products, to trouble-shooting established industrial processes.

Core research themes include:

● Die Life● Process Characterisation● Residual Stress● Process Optimisation● Material Characterisation● Super Plastic Forming● Incremental Sheet Forming The key challenge for the AFRC is helping industry take low maturity and often disruptive technology and to successfully deploy it in manufacturing facilities. Supported by the HVM Catapult and Scottish Enterprise, the AFRC is currently undergoing a significant expansion which will see the facility more than double in size to 5400m2 by the end of 2013. This expansion will enable the AFRC to further develop its capabilities through the installation of new cutting-edge forming and forging equipment. In addition to the world-class facilities in the building, AFRC also has access to the wider capabilities of the University of Strathclyde.

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The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)

The Centre for Process Innovation uses applied knowledge in science and engineering combined with state of the art facilities to enable our clients to develop, prove, prototype and scale up the next generation of products and processes.

We work across a range of technology platforms that offer the largest potential impact on the future of manufacturing within our target markets. We provide product and process development facilities and expertise in printable electronics, industrial biotechnology, smart chemistry, anaerobic digestion and thermal technologies with the overall aim of creating lower waste, cleaner, more efficient and more economic products and processes. The major markets that benefit directly from our work are: transportation, built environment, pharmaceuticals, personal care, materials, chemicals, electronics, food, waste and energy.

Our open innovation model enables the development of products and processes with minimal risk. Clients can demonstrate processes and prove they are feasible before investing substantial amounts of money in capital equipment and training. New products and processes can be proven; on paper, in the lab and in the plant before being manufactured at an industrial scale.

Working with CPI enables companies to take their products and processes to market faster. There is no down time in production as all of the development is completed offsite. Once proven our technology transfer teams can help to move the product or process into full scale production.

What we offer

● Product and process development ● Prototyping, demonstration and scale up ● Fabrication and pilot production ● Fuel, feedstock and materials investigation ● Manufacturability and process assessment ● Process modelling and consultancy ● Business and funding support ● Incubator space

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Contact CPI:

CPI Head Office Wilton Centre

Wilton, Redcar TS10 4RF

T: +44 (0) 1642 455 340 E: info@uk-cpi.com

uk-cpi.com

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)

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Contact MTC:

MTC Limited Ansty Business Park

Coventry CV7 9JU

T: 02476 701 600the-mtc.org

The world class Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) representing one of the largest public sector investments in manufacturing for many years is housed in a 12,000 square metre purpose built facility at Ansty Park, Coventry.

MTC has been established via a new model of collaborative partnership between industry, universities and research and technology organisations, with the University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University and TWI Ltd as the founding research partners.

MTC now has more than 45 industrial members representing large OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and SMEs.

The UK has an excellent reputation for developing innovative University based research but has not been effective in converting those research concepts into credible manufacturing solutions: recognition of the fact that UK manufacturing is losing competitive advantage has led to the creation of MTC which focuses on working with cross sector manufacturing companies to validate and implement concepts developed by academia and other sources.

The centre provides a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, thus allowing companies to develop their competitiveness in an industrial setting without the constraints of the manufacturing facility.

This approach provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers to develop new and innovative processes in a low risk environment, proving and validating new procedures and practices whilst reducing the associated financial risks.

MTC specialises in a range of manufacturing processes and activities which are applicable across a wide range of industry sectors exploiting leading edge capability and technology:

● Net shape and additive manufacturing● Intelligent automation● Advanced tooling and fixturing● High integrity fabrication● Electronics manufacturing● Metrology and non-destructive-testing ● Manufacturing simulation and informatics

These specialisms have been identified in response to industry demand and will evolve continuously to reflect the ever-changing requirements of our manufacturing partners.

The manufacturing sector comprises a range of diverse companies, from the large multinationals to small SMEs, and MTC has developed processes and technologies to reflect the varying requirements of the different players in this arena. MTC provides a flexible approach to working with both large and small companies and offers a tailored service designed to meet the needs of individual companies which ranges from consultancy support for specific problems to a long-term relationship for programme based projects through membership of MTC.

MTC is currently working with companies across a range of industry sectors including aerospace, automotive, rail, healthcare and ICT.

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Contact NCC:

National Composites Centre Bristol & Bath Science Park

Feynman Way Central Emersons Green

Bristol BS16 7FS

T: 0117 3707 600 E: outreach@nccuk.com

nccuk.com

The National Composites Centre (NCC) University of Bristol

The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) aims to enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of the UK civil nuclear manufacturing industry, and help British manufacturing companies compete for nuclear contracts worldwide.

The Nuclear AMRC is led by the University of Sheffield, with backing of government and industry. Over 40 companies have joined the Nuclear AMRC as full members, from global reactor providers Areva and Westinghouse, through top-tier suppliers such as Rolls-Royce, to specialist SMEs.

The Nuclear AMRC is based in bespoke facilities on the Advanced Manufacturing Park, in South Yorkshire. The Centre is based around an open-plan 5,000 sq m workshop, containing a range of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment tailored for nuclear industry applications. The building acts as a research factory for innovative and optimized processes in machining, welding and other key areas of large-scale manufacturing technology.

Core research areas include:

● Production-scale demonstrators for innovative technologies and processes ● Machine tool optimisation ● Robotic machining ● Large-scale welding and cladding using robotics and adaptive control ● Non destructive evaluation ● Large-scale metrology ● Virtual simulation and design for manufacturing and assembly

Although the centre’s capabilities are focused on the nuclear manufacturing sector, its resources and expertise can also address the large-scale manufacturing demands of other high-value industries such as oil and gas, offshore wind, chemicals and aerospace.

As well as the world-leading manufacturing resources of the University of Sheffield AMRC, the Nuclear AMRC has access to the materials research laboratories of The University of Manchester Dalton Nuclear Institute.

The Nuclear AMRC also provides a range of targeted support programmes in skills and training; quality requirements; and supply chain development.

A key programme is Fit For Nuclear, a unique diagnostic tool to help manufacturing companies test whether they are ready to enter the nuclear supply chain. Delivered exclusively by the Nuclear AMRC and partners, F4N lets companies measure their operations against the standards required to supply the nuclear industry, and take the necessary steps to close any gaps.

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Contact Nuclear AMRC:

Nuclear AMRC University of Sheffield

Advanced Manufacturing ParkBrunel Way

Catcliffe RotherhamS60 5WG

T: 0114 222 9900 E: enquiries@namrc.co.uk

namrc.co.uk

Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre University of Sheffield

National Composites Centre (NCC): Our mission is to be the world leading centre of excellence and innovation in composite technology, with over 100 specialist composite engineers, designers and technicians working on innovative composite applications.

The National Composites Centre provides industrial scale Research and Development facilities to meet the needs of various sectors wishing to capitalise on the high-strength, low weight, corrosion-resistant qualities of composites materials. The NCC has a broad range of technology capability including: pre-preg and dry fibre solutions, with thermoset and thermoplastic resin systems, a wide range of manufacturing technologies and equipment including hand lay-up, robotic fibre placement, a tri robot cell, resin infusion, hot drape forming, press forming, with both in and out of autoclave curing. The manufacturing capabilities are supported by component finishing and quality validation through ultrasonic NDT and a fully equipped material laboratory.

In December 2012 the Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne announced an additional £28m funding to double the size of the centre to enhance our ability to include skills, training and further development opportunities for UK Composites Industry Companies.

The NCC is hosted by the University of Bristol which has an internationally acclaimed Composites Centre in ACCIS, with an £8m Composites Doctoral Training Centre, and has just secured funding for an Industrial Doctorate Centre in Composites Manufacturing hoped to be based in the NCC.

The NCC is proving itself to be highly successful in a number of ways:

● Membership: Member companies include representatives from aerospace, renewables, design software, automotive, satellite, composite materials and machine tool manufacturers. Discussion and or contract work is underway with companies from the rail, construction and marine sectors● Academic Cooperation: Links are being established with Composites research in other Academic Institutions; including Imperial College, Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham, Cranfield Universities and the EPSRC● Offices: The NCC has office accommodation for 200 staff and is already occupied with NCC and Member company personnel working alongside each other. The NCC employs around 100 people, many of them research engineers and the centre provides a wealth of cross sector industrial experience. The new building will provide more collaborative working office space but will also offer bespoke teaching and learning space● Low carbon agenda: The NCC building is BREEAM Excellent rated and features solar panels and rainwater harvesting. The NCC staff are involved in developing wind and tidal turbines and are working with the automotive sector as part of the TSB Lightweight vehicle projects. The NCC has links with the Offshore Renewable Catapult, established with £10m from TSB● Intellectual Property: A number of patent applications have been filed by members.● The Hub: The NCC has joined with industry experts to create a virtual and physical ‘Hub’ to provide a connected and collaborative vehicle to meet the needs of the whole UK composites industry● Learning and Skills: The NCC is working with the Composites Skills Alliance and Composites UK to provide a single point of information about skills, processes and technology issues. This will ensure the delivery of complementary products and support to meet industry needs● Strategic leadership: The NCC is working with leaders from all composites manufacturing sectors to ensure a coherent and strong voice from the composites industry and will help coordinate the Composites Leadership Forum.

The National Composites Centre (NCC) arose as part of the UK Government’s Composites Strategy (2009). The NCC building was completed during 2011 on time and in budget and was funded by £12m grant from BIS, £9m from ERDF and £4m from SW Regional Development Agency and ‘opened for business’ in November 2011.

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For more than 30 years WMG, at the University of Warwick, has conducted collaborative R&D with industrial partners across many sectors, delivering numerous innovations in products and processes. WMG’s fusion of fundamental and applied research, coupled with sector leading knowledge transfer expertise to its industrial partners, is the foundation of the success that has led to WMG being recognised for its particular impact in the UK automotive sector.

WMG’s multi-partner projects have been delivered across industry sectors including automotive, aerospace and defence, energy and utilities, food and drink, construction, healthcare, ICT and pharmaceutical. WMG’s professional programmes activities were recognised by the award of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2009 – to date WMG has delivered industry-endorsed education programmes to more than 25,000 participants in the UK and internationally.

The WMG centre HVM Catapult builds on the strengths and expertise outlined above and is focussed on the global challenge of Low Carbon Mobility, with a whole systems approach exploiting leading edge capability including:

● Light-weight materials and structures including full characterisation ● Sustainable materials – including lifecycle analysis ● Additive layer manufacturing employing polymers and metals ● Simulation and modelling of materials, structures and joining processes ● Metrology ● Electric and hybrid drives evaluation over full load and climatic cycles ● Full characterisation of lithium technology batteries ● Scale up of novel battery chemistries from laboratory to production line ● Non-destructive Inspection ● Product visualisation ● Embedded electrical systems in vehicles ● Multi-partner programme management bringing together Universities and Industry ● SME engagement

WMG’s competencies are being directed at three specific research themes which address key priorities in the technology roadmaps of the automotive, commercial vehicles, yellow goods, rail and marine sectors. The immediate R&D priorities, which are being developed in collaboration with companies from these sectors, are:

● Lightweight Product / System Optimisation – including structural optimisation and the manufacture and performance of advanced materials ● Energy Storage and Management – exploiting WMG’s unique Vehicle Energy Facility and recently completed Battery Characterisation Laboratory that form part of the growing Energy Innovation Centre

These will be underpinned by developments in: ● Digital Validation and Verification – including the modelling of traditional materials, novel alloys and composites, whole system modelling of structures, modelling of energy storage components and electrical/hybrid drive systems plus performance prediction through simulation

WMG centre HVM Catapult offers access to highly specialised R&D facilities and staff located in several of WMG’s buildings on the Warwick campus, including the International Manufacturing Centre, International Automotive Research Centre, the International Digital Laboratory and the International Institute for Product and Service Innovation. Partners also benefit from access to the International Doctorate Centre, which supports students working on industry defined research problems in high value, low environmental impact manufacturing.

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Contact WMG:

WMG centre HVM Catapult International Digital Laboratory

University of Warwick CoventryCV4 7AL

T: +44 24765 51667 E: Carla.shepherd@hvm.catapult.org.uk

wmghvmcatapult.org.uk

WMG University of Warwick

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is one of a network of technology and innovation centres, established by the Technology Strategy Board as a long-term investment in UK economic capability. Bringing together business and research, Catapults help to transform great ideas into valuable products, processes and services. The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with company number 07708659. Registered office: The Oracle Building, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 8AD