National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

NMIS Insights Engage special: Exploring the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre and what it can do for you

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As part of the University of Strathclyde’s Engage Week, join us as we explore key developments taking place at our specialist technology centre, the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC), and what they could mean for you.

The LMC works with novel lightweight solutions to help businesses and wider industry overcome manufacturing challenges and issues around sustainability.

During this session, LMC Director, Iain Bomphray, joined by his team of experts, will take you through some of the projects that they are currently working on along with plans for the future.

Register now to learn about the Future Fibre project, which focuses on thermoplastic fibre and film generation from sustainable sources.

You will also hear about how the team is researching how to process end of life composite through conversion into engineering materials, and its plans for a reconfigurable pilot line featuring a system of cells grafted with bespoke, functional capabilities and its intention to provide Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) for SMEs and Large companies alike. 

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Dates & Venues

DateWednesday, May 5, 2021
LocationOnline via Zoom
Duration11:30 - 12:30