The U.K.University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) With Boeing [GA] Sept. 1 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with several leading Danish firms and institutions to explore the development of a branch AMRC in Denmark–the Danish Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (DAMRC).
The project–offered by the AMRC in support of Boeing’s industrial commitment to Denmark–would bring together industry, government and academic institutions to create a Danish center of excellence for the development of advanced manufacturing methods needed in key growth industries such as energy and aerospace.
“The vision for the DAMRC builds on the success of our venture in the United Kingdom,” Keith Ridgway, AMRC co-founder and director of research, said. “Working collaboratively with organizations that have global reach and world-leading research allows companies to compete more effectively on a global market, while applying the latest sustainable manufacturing processes. These collaborations increasingly are being recognized as the way forward for advanced manufacturing.”
The MOU partners include Danish industry leaders Danish Aerotech, Multicut, Terma, and Unimerco; Aarhus University; the Center for Sikkerhedsindustrien (CenSec), a Danish defense and security industry association; Erhvervsraadet Herning & Ikast-Brande, Herning’s business development center; Herning Municipality; and Region Midtjylland.
“The DAMRC would bring tremendous benefits to Danish industry and the Danish work force of the future,” said Torben Henriksen, CEO of Erhvervsraadet Herning & Ikast-Brande. “Such a center would help create and sustain high-value jobs in manufacturing, reinforcing the competitive edge of companies in key growth industries and helping them to compete in a very competitive global market.”
Tom Bell, vice president of Business Development for Boeing Military Aircraft said, “A decade ago I had the privilege of representing Boeing at the opening of the AMRC, which I saw as the beginning of exciting opportunities to come for industry, research and the work force. The success of the AMRC With Boeing has far exceeded its promise.”