AMRC to become world leader in new sustainable materials for manufacturing

Posted on 31 Oct 2023 by The Manufacturer
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has secured funding for a new capability, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, to research and develop novel fibre reinforced thermoplastic tapes. These recyclable materials have the potential to transform sustainability in composite manufacturing.
- (From L-R): Dr Gary Foster, technical fellow, Dr Clara Frias, head of the composite centre and Robyn Elliott, technical lead - all from the University of Sheffield AMRC

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has secured funding for a new capability, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, to research and develop novel fibre reinforced thermoplastic tapes. These recyclable materials have the potential to transform sustainability in composite manufacturing.

The Multipurpose Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape (FRTT) Development Cell is being funded by a £1.7m grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, which is part of UK Research and Innovation. It will mean South Yorkshire becomes the home of world-leading research into sustainable thermoplastics composites, regarded as a vital material of the future…

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