UK steel casting group, William Cook Cast Products, has joined the Nuclear AMRC to develop its capabilities for the nuclear sector and other low-carbon energy markets.
The Nuclear AMRC’s modular manufacturing research group is moving to a new home hosted by member company Jacobs at one of the UK’s biggest nuclear industry clusters.
Arrival of a new research centre on Infinity Park Derby (IPD), projected to generate £71m over the first five years, aims to help future-proof industry supply chains.
The Nuclear AMRC will work with Rolls-Royce on the next phase of its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development programme, and help prepare critical components for commercial production in the UK.
A new research collaboration is developing a lubrication system for environmentally-friendly machining, which uses an innovative ultrasonic technology to precisely deliver a tiny quantity of oil to the cutting zone.
Development of a new powder coating process for parts destined for electric vehicles is set to deliver a £1 million boost for a Kent-based manufacturer.
Nuclear Energy Components (NEC) is starting work with the Nuclear AMRC to develop environmentally-friendly machining techniques which will reduce the cost, lead-time and risk of high-value nuclear components.