Manufacturing innovation: demonstrated, validated, delivered
About the AFRC
Working with us
What we do
Case studies & collaborative projects
EMPRESS project
The AFRC is involved in a project with NPL and EURAMET which looks at enhancing process efficiency through improved temperature measurement. For the latest project updates, click here.
Case studies
Find out more about some of the projects carried out by our researchers and engineers in conjunction with companies of all sizes from across the manufacturing sector.
Wind turbine project
Wind energy has transformed from a niche sector to a mainstream industry. So what are AFRC researchers to help this industry? Find out more about the AFRC's wind turbine blade inspection project here.
Are you ready to innovate?
Innovation is key to the growth and success of your business.
Our Readiness for Innovation (R4I) self-assessment tool can help you test your organisation’s capabilities and needs when it comes to innovation. It will create a bespoke report for your company and help you to engage with us.
Our news & events
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Three new members for the AFRC
The AFRC has welcomed three major new members from the global manufacturing sector.
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Consortium to build new reality for construction industry
A consortium of organisations, including the AFRC, has secured £1 million of funding to develop the use of virtual and augmented reality in the construction industry.
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AFRC forges new path for UK manufacturing
The AFRC has made a £2.3-million investment in new kit as it seeks to enhance the competitiveness of the UK’s automotive, aerospace, and medical manufacturing sectors.
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Strathclyde's AFRC to oversee new £8.9m Lightweight Manufacturing Centre
The specialist centre will develop new manufacturing processes for lightweight materials and will be the first step towards creating a National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland.
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New £350K R&D competition tasks tech innovators with solving real-world challenges
A new initiative is seeking innovative UK SMEs whose technology can be adapted and commercialised to solve societal and industry challenges.
