ATKINS - Rapid Manufacturing a Low Carbon Footprint
Lead Participant:
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Abstract
ATKINS will investigate a holistic solution to energy minimisation in product manufacture, distribution & use by creating an energy-efficient design, manufacture and distribution technology platform based on the unique characteristics of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies. Such an approach will enable novel design & supply chain methods for the manufacture, via a digital supply chain for reduced transportation, of fully optimised products using energy efficient & waste minimising RM processes. This holistic approach is unique &, for maximum benefit, it is vital that UK manufacturers are closely involved with the specification & development of this new system to achieve more energy efficient processes and products. ATKINS will deliver a completely new RM based technology platform for the environmental manufacture of lightweight, energy efficient, automotive & aerospace metallic components.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY | £917,560 | £ 917,560 |
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Participant |
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BOEING AEROSPACE UK LIMITED | ||
VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED | £29,974 | £ 8,459 |
MTT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | £425,486 | £ 120,187 |
PERKINS ENGINES COMPANY LIMITED | £4,669 | £ 263 |
ALCON COMPONENTS LIMITED | £252,037 | £ 22,959 |
BORGWARNER TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | £214,729 | £ 15,000 |
BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | £500,025 | £ 203,350 |
BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED | £169,016 | £ 20,000 |
ECONOLYST LIMITED | £181,586 | £ 98,797 |
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