Advanced Forming Research CentreTier One Membership

Our Tier One Members are industry leaders. As a Tier One Member, you will fund and direct the centre’s core research programme; steering the agenda and helping to set our strategic direction through collaborating with the other tier one members and the centre’s technical teams.

You will have access to the intellectual property developed through our core research programme, royalty free.

Every Tier One Member has a seat and a vote on our managing and technical boards, helping to determine our research priorities and capabilities.

Benefits for all

We work to tailor all membership and partnership agreements to meet your objectives and to ensure you get the most out of being part of the Advanced Forming Research Centre and you will have the support of our dedicated membership engagement manager.  

                             

All Members and Partners have the opportunity to benefit from the following:

  • Access to our world-class technical capabilities and expertise
  • Participation across our research programmes
  • Work with the centre on collaborative bids into funding calls
  • Networking opportunities throughout the year
  • Invitation to the centre’s bi-annual membership conferences and AFRC events
  • Inclusion on the AFRC website
  • Logo on display in the centre
  • News story announcing our partnership
  • Use of the centre’s facilities