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New centre ''to explore continuous manufacturing innovations''

8 April 2011
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New centre ''to explore continuous manufacturing innovations''A new facility will be dedicated to the study of continuous manufacturing processes.

It is one of nine Centres for Innovative Manufacturing that have been officially launched in the UK and are intended to build on the success of three existing institutions.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is in charge of the facilities, which have been granted a total of more than £45 million in funding.

According to the Engineer, one of the premises will focus on continuous improvement in the sector, with researchers and academics exploring processes in a range of fields, including pharmaceuticals, nanomaterials and food production.

Called the Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in continuous manufacturing and crystallisation, it will be led by Professor Alastair Florence of Strathclyde University and will involve specialists from a number of other UK universities.

Companies have also given the backing to the research institution, including British Salt, Croda International, Pfizer and NiTech Solutions.

The EPSRC centres are intended to stimulate economic growth in manufacturing and the breakthroughs they make could assist those involved in operations management.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800493285-ADNFCR
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