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University unveils manufacturing facility

24 September 2010
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University unveils manufacturing facilityA UK institution has unveiled a new £9 million facility dedicated to metals engineering and manufacturing.

Individuals involved in manufacturing management and continuous improvement processes in the sector may be interested in the Brunel University hub, which is intended to develop advanced technologies in the field that reduce energy use, cut carbon emissions and save natural resources.

Designed to further efficiencies and innovation within metals production, the Manufacturing Research Centre has received funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Eureka reports.

Technologies under development at the premises will include those for the recycling, reuse and remanufacture of metals. Professor metallurgy Zhongyun Fan has stated that the industry has declined during recent years due to the downturn.

However, he added: "The government has recognised the need to invest in new research and new technologies that will secure a future for key manufacturing industries."

A series of 15 industrial partners have been secured for the centre from across the metals manufacturing supply chain and industry trade organisations and networks will also work with the facility on its research.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800081790-ADNFCR
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