75 results for the term ‘manufacturing’
The advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors in Sheffield
We are known all over the world as a leading centre for engineering research, advanced manufacturing (or 2.0, as some call it), light weight technologies and specialist materials - and, perhaps most importantly, having the knowledge and skills base from our Universities to excel in prototyping and R&D too.
Making manufacturing fit for the future
FourJaw has secured grant funding to accelerate the development of what has been dubbed the ‘fit bit for UK manufacturing.’
The capital of modern manufacturing
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID) spans the border of Sheffield and neighbouring town of Rotherham, and was the first of it's kind in the UK. This 2,000 acre, already decade-old cluster of inventiveness, alongside the world-leading heavy industry and engineering expertise still present in the city, inspires and powers the future of a £200 billion sector in the UK alone.
Chapmans Case Study
Agricultural components manufacturer Chapmans has seen plenty of changes and challenges on its 30-year journey.
Buffalo Systems Ltd
Buffalo Systems is a working factory located on Broadfield Road in Sheffield. They have proudly manufactured their entire range from the unit with their small team for over 45 years. They allow customers to make appointments to pop in, view items from the range, try kit on and purchase directly from the business.
The Sport, Health and Wellbeing sector in Sheffield
Sheffield has a number of distinct assets within the Sport, Health and Wellbeing arena and, thanks to the rich heritage in medical technology development, the city is home to one of the UK’s largest Medical Devices clusters. Our manufacturing expertise means we also have one of the largest concentrations of orthopaedic, medical device and surgical instrumentation companies in the UK.
FourJaw sees results from Productivity Grant powered investment
A tech spin-out from the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has seen customer traction rise and attracted £1.3m in their second funding round after using a Business Productivity Grant to create a ‘fit bit for UK manufacturing.’
Sector specialisms
Inventive solutions to global issues across advanced manufacturing, engineering, digital and tech, health and wellbeing and energy.
Frippery & Nonsense
Frippery & Nonsense is an independent, quirky card and gift shop based on Abbeydale road.
A global health tech revolution
Just as we were (and still are) a trailblazer in industry and modern manufacturing, shaping how the world makes products, Sheffield is now also doing the same in the world of health tech - especially for young people.
