INSTRUMENTATION • ELECTRONICS The project aims to


bolster the business case for localising the manufacture of power electronics


Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), a Coventry University centre of engineering excellence and part of the university’s centre for manufacturing and materials. AME delivers innovation through


teaching and training, research and business growth, supporting global challenges in sustainable and world- leading manufacturing. The AME will also help coordinate


the project which aligns with the UK’s 2050 Net Zero targets. Known as the ‘faculty on the factory


floor’ the centre delivers innovation through teaching and training as well as research and business growth. It was also responsible for the West Midlands combined authority-funded Clean Futures Project.


PROJECT PULSE TO ACCELERATE TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT The project aims to accelerate the development and industrialisation of advanced in-wheel motor and fuel- cell technology, capitalising on the growing market demand and boosting UK-based production capabilities in the process. Through innovative digital and


metrological techniques, the project aims to foster high-efficiency production and bolster the business case for localising the manufacture of power electronics. The universities will give students


hands-on experience in a live manufacturing environment as well as provide them with digital manufacturing and materials analysis equipment to promote productivity and innovation in the manufacturing sector.


Tools including robotics, automation,


digital technologies, laser processing and surface engineering are just a few examples of the technologies we employ to address global sustainable manufacturing challenges. As a key partner in this consortium,


Unipart will establish a flexible power electronics manufacturing capability at its Beresford Avenue manufacturing site in Coventry. The facility will support the


development and production of high-power DCDC converters and inverters, leveraging advanced vision systems, flow management, and end- of-line testing to enhance efficiency and quality. Unipart’s collaboration with


Coventry and Warwick university aims to ensure that the latest research and development is integrated into industrialisation, with a view to positioning the UK as a leader in power electronics manufacturing. By 2030, this project aims to


create or safeguard 159 jobs in the UK and, importantly, save 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 every year.


LOOKING AHEAD Project PULSE will build upon Unipart’s history of engaging with local industry, an approach that has led to the establishment of Hyperbat Ltd, a battery manufacturer in the heart of Coventry. The project also highlights the importance of collaboration between academic


experts and industry partners when also creating sustainable innovation that will make a difference to future generations.


COMMITMENT TO DRIVING INNOVATION “This project underscores our commitment to driving innovation in the UK manufacturing sector,” said Andy Davis, business development director of Unipart Manufacturing. “By collaborating with Protean,


Viritech, and our academic partners, we’re not just expanding our capabilities, we’re playing a crucial role in establishing a sustainable and resilient domestic supply chain for power electronics.” Project PULSE will deliver a flexible


manufacturing line, focusing on increasing local supply chain content and integrating innovative low-carbon production methods. Carol Rose Burke, managing director


of Unipart Manufacturing, added: “This project is testament to the strength of domestic manufacturing and our ability to respond to industry challenges. “We’re excited to contribute to an


initiative that not only advances power electronics technology but also supports the UK’s journey towards sustainable electrification.”


A LOOK AT UNIPART MANUFACTURING Unipart Manufacturing delivers advanced manufacturing solutions to a global customer base. and this variety of customers has helped it to drive the UK’s electrification journey and clean growth future, with 800 engineering experts and supply-chain specialists employed in Coventry and, following a recent acquisition, at Unipart Polymer and Composite Solutions in Portsmouth. .Managing director of Unipart, Carol


Rose, concluded: “As we embark on this exciting journey with Project PULSE, we encourage our industry partners to collaborate further to help us all pioneer a sustainable and resilient future for manufacturing.”


For more information visit: www.unipartmanufacturing.co.uk or www.coventry.ac.uk/AME www.engineerlive.com 41


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48