Manufacturing Portfolio Project 1: High Performance Rotating Components
Lead Participant:
ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
Abstract
This project will develop technologies for the manufacture of gas turbine discs, blisks and rotating assemblies. Innovative modelling, manufacturing process optimisation and efficient validation regimes will be developed to significantly enhance current and future engine designs.
The work packages will be developed by Rolls-Royce working in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and the University of Birmingham and utilising the UK manufacturing services supply chain.
The work packages will be developed by Rolls-Royce working in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and the University of Birmingham and utilising the UK manufacturing services supply chain.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | £6,323,985 | £ 1,845,381 |
Participant |
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| MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE | £187,200 | £ 187,200 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | £2,125,027 | £ 2,125,027 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD (AMRC) | £320,996 | £ 320,996 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Colin High (Project Manager) |