Sheffield University completes £10m hi-tech centre

Posted on 12 Aug 2011 by The Manufacturer

A new £10m hi-tech centre has been completed by Sheffield University. It is expected to make large contributions to the development of advanced manufacturing technologies in the UK.

The new centre is a re-development of the Mercury Centre, located within the university’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Inside the new centre, new equipment for a range of advanced manufacturing technologies has been installed, including facilities for 3D printing, functional coatings and surface treatment. 3D printers have been used for more than a…

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