More about IDC in Machining Science, and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Industrial Doctorate Centre in Machining Science
The IDC in Machining Science is a collaboration between the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and the Faculty of Engineering. The IDC was launched in Autumn 2011 with backing from the EPSRC. The EPSRC provided £1.25 million launch funding, with the remainder coming from the University and industrial partners.
The IDC provides EngD training with a focus on machining science. The aim of the IDC is to bring together the brightest engineering postgraduates, academic expertise and industrial partners to develop new technologies and skills for the benefit of all partners.
The IDC has a dedicated workspace for students in the Mappin Building on main campus, and also at the AMRC research facilities on the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Catcliffe (see Contact Information for our location).
Research mainly takes place at AMRC where students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled staff. Academic perspective is provided by staff from the Faculty of Engineering. Teaching mainly takes place on main campus.
IDC in Machining Science Centre Manager is Dr Andrea Haworth, a.haworth@sheffield.ac.uk.
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AMRC with Boeing
Established in 2001, the AMRC with Boeing is a world-class centre for collaborative research. The AMRC focuses on advanced machining and materials research for aerospace and other high-value manufacturing sectors. All research is led by industrial partners, ensuring that work provides lasting value.
The AMRC has over 60 industrial members, from global aerospace giants to local SMEs; and employs around 200 researchers and engineers, from apprentices to PhDs. It has received numerous awards, including Boeing Supplier of the Year.
The AMRC is based in two purpose-built centres, including the landmark Factory of the Future, on the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Catcliffe.
Nuclear AMRC
Established in 2009, the Nuclear AMRC is applying the AMRC model of collaborative research to Britain's nuclear renaissance. It combines university innovation and industry expertise to help UK manufacturers compete for nuclear contracts at home and worldwide.
The Nuclear AMRC is led by the University of Sheffield with support from the University of Manchester Dalton Nulcear Laboratory. It has over 30 industrial members, including reactor providers Areva and Westinghouse, and leading suppliers including Rolls-Royce and Sheffield Forgemasters.
The Nuclear AMRC is based in a new research factory at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, next to the AMRC Factory of the Future.