Institute for
Advanced Manufacturing
Supporting UK manufacturing through
innovation and collaboration.
The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IfAM) encompasses a multidisciplinary team of established academics in their respective fields in the UK and at our campuses in Malaysia and China. This provides the foundation needed for research and world-leading facilities to encourage the development of new technologies and systems for production of high-value products within the manufacturing sector.
IfAM is dedicated to supporting UK manufacturing to revitalise the British economy through innovation and collaboration.
Holistic approach to manufacturing
The research portfolio at the institute presents a unique integrated approach to manufacturing.
Current research is concerned with developing new technologies and systems for cost efficient, knowledge intensive, high value and environmentally friendly production. IfAM addresses the full product lifecycle from development through to manufacture, usage and disposal.
For more information on the institute thematic areas please see the IfAM brochure 