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Expertise, capability and collaboration where it matters most

The specialist teams within our technical centres bring together world-leading expertise, cutting-edge kit and industry collaboration to tackle the manufacturing challenges of today and tomorrow. From research and technology development to workforce skills and industrial scale-up, each centre plays a distinct role in accelerating innovation and strengthening UK manufacturing.

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Advanced Forming Research Centre

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Digital Process Manufacturing Centre

Lightweight manufacturing in process

Lightweight Manufacturing Centre

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Manufacturing Skills Academy