ACCESS TO ERDF SUPPORT FOR MANUFACTURERS ACT NOW!
Manufacturers in Lancashire still have time to access fully-funded innovation support delivered by experts at AMRC North West, which has already supported more than 300 businesses to drive up improvements in productivity, sustainability and quality.
AMRC North West has been able to support the region’s small to medium- sized enterprises (SME) with fully-funded support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – and there is still time to access support before it comes to a close on June 30th.
Based in Central Lancashire, AMRC North West is part of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), a cluster of world-class centres for innovation and research into advanced manufacturing technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical and other high-value manufacturing centres.
Research and development (R&D) opportunities at AMRC North West, part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult are accessible to all.
Digital Manufacturing Data is currently the most valuable asset a company can possess. However, not every manufacturer has the ability to collect, analyse and utilise data. Through working with SMEs across Lancashire, the digital team has pinpointed common digital pain points and can work with you on these to help drive improvements in productivity, performance and quality. They have delivered support ranging from job tracking, implementation of vision systems and AI through to supporting full digital transformation
Machining The team help companies to develop techniques which deliver significant improvements in machining performance and span. The research is here to support Lancashire-based SMEs that want to improve machining performance within their business. Lancashire Manufacturers have benefited from support helping with projects ranging from optimised machine tooling and technology assessment through to digital integration of machining.
It’s goal is to drive innovation across the region and work closely with
the SME supply chains that are the lifeblood of the UK economy. The dedicated applied research centre, built with a £20m grant from the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Growth Deal, sits at the heart of the Samlesbury Enterprise Zone in Lancashire and is home to a high- performing team of experts operating at the cutting edge of R&D.
The AMRC North West mission is to:
• Demystify and de-risk R&D investment in innovation to drive step- change improvements in productivity, sustainability and quality;
• Accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies including: • Additive manufacturing (3D printing) • Robotics and automation • 5G in manufacturing • Digital twins, simulation and modelling • Data capture and analytics • Machine monitoring • Stimulate inward investment from high value-added manufacturers; • Attract and inspire research expertise from across the North West and beyond.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) The Additive Manufacturing (AM) team is here to help Lancashire-based SMEs who are considering implementing AM within their business and interested in learning more about its applications. The team has completed projects ranging from supporting businesses with design for AM, selection of materials and machines through to producing polymer and metallic prototypes.
Batteries and Automation The AMRC North West understands that batteries and automation could save your business money by eliminating costly errors and streamlining your processes to help employees complete them more efficiently. They have provided support to Lancashire-based SMEs who have been considering implementing these technologies within their business or are interested in learning more about its applications. Projects have ranged from continuous improvement through process mapping and factory floor layout to the implementation of collaborative robotics.
Net Zero Manufacturing The move to net zero is a critical step toward UK sustainability. The biggest challenge for most manufacturers is how this will be achieved and where to start. AMRC North West have invested £2.5m in retrofitted low carbon technologies to show case what can be done. Alongside this, the team have developed a 7-step roadmap for decarbonising manufacturing operations to ensure that SMEs of all sizes can work toward net zero incrementally without high upfront investment.
Don’t delay. Get in touch now! AMRC North West’s ERDF project RADAR is closing on June 30th, however there is still time and capacity to support a limited number of Lancashire manufacturing SMEs. For further information on how the team can help you contact: Email Tel
northwest-enquiries@amrc.co.uk 01254 947100
Web:
http://amrc.co.uk/northwest
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