Advanced Forming Research Centre About the AFRC

At the heart of Scottish manufacturing research for over a decade, the AFRC is a globally recognised centre of excellence in innovative manufacturing technologies.

The AFRC’s new base in Sheffield provides local forging and forming houses with easy access to support from the AFRC in Renfrewshire. 

Meet the team at the AFRC.

The AFRC is one of seven High Value Manufacturing Catapult centres and the only one in Scotland.

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Find out what events the AFRC is attending and hosting this year.

Keep up to date with the latest vacancies at the AFRC.