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Advanced Forming Research Centre

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) is a public – private sector partnership designed to drive improvements in performance and profitability of UK Industry. The centre will be part of the University of Strathclyde, building on its 25 years of experience in this field. AFRC will be a beacon for engineering and manufacturing research excellence, housed in a high quality, purpose built facility designed to reflect the status of this internationally significant service. AFRC is modelled on the highly successful Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield.

We have worked with the Scottish Government to facilitate discussions and negotiations between all parties involved, and will assist with the cost of developing the property.

This project has already attracted commitment from some of the world’s leading international engineering and technology companies from across many sectors, including: aerospace, automotive, defence, marine, energy, oil and gas. The facility will be located next to Glasgow airport. Site foundation works began in late 2007 with commissioning and opening planned for Autumn 2009.

For more information, please contact Professor Bill Ion at the University of Strathclyde: w.j.ion@strath.ac.uk