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Case studies
Safran Landing Systems
Find out how the AFRC helped world leader, Safran Landing Systems, address issues related to cost, wasteful material and long lead-times.
Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Ltd
Read more about how the AFRC helped to bridge the gap between academic research and industry through a project with Spirit AeroSystems.
Pascoe Engineering
The AFRC helped open up an entire new market to Pascoe Engineering. Click here to find out more about this fascinating case study.
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News and events
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Strathclyde secures £16.5m for major new advanced engineering facility
The AFRC has secured £16.5million to establish a major new advanced engineering facility that will put Scotland at the forefront of the movement to transform one of the manufacturing sector’s most traditional & important supply chains. -
AFRC forms partnership with Bitzlist to create smart factory for Scotland
The AFRC has agreed a tier one partnership with software platform BitzList – the first micro business to sign a top-level agreement with a HVM Catapult organisation
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AFRC announces new partnership deal with Quickgrind
The AFRC is delighted to welcome cutting tool manufacturer, Quickgrind, as its latest tier two member.
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AFRC Executive Chairman makes prestigious Top 100 list
Professor Keith Ridgway CBE, Executive Chairman of the AFRC has been nominated in The Manufacturer Top 100 2017.
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AFRC part of cross-border renewable engine supercluster
The AFRC is proud to announce that it is part of a major four-year research project for the renewable energy sector.
