Materials and engineering
At Sheffield Hallam, we have a strong track record of working in the manufacturing industry alongside businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes. Our services include materials analysis, energy engineering, materials development and design, and engineering product support. We can work hands-on to help you complete a specific project or provide research and consultancy that forms the basis of your creative and technical approach.
Our materials expertise
Developing new or innovatively selecting existing materials can have a great effect on the sustainability of everyday products. Examples include the increase in how much we use consumer-recycled material, the move away from petroleum-based products, the development of low-cost solar panels and the use of lighter composites.
Our team of materials experts have worked on a range of projects, such as developing new coatings, including one that allows ships to cut through the sea with less resistance and so reduce fuel consumption. We have carried out research into how we can prevent corrosion in structures to make them last longer and have developed new building materials from waste. We have also designed compostable packaging materials.
Whatever you need for your business, our experts can help you find or develop the right materials. We also have a large and advanced range of equipment that you can access, from the latest electron microscopes to high-performance computing hardware. Visit the facilities and equipment section for more information.
Research centres
We have three research centres working in the materials and engineering sectors. They each bring a wealth of expertise that you and your business can use to improve the way you work and be successful.
Our Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) works with over 200 companies, ranging from SMEs to multinational organisations.
Our Centre for Sports Engineering Research provides specialist engineering services to sports-related organisations and is recognised as a UK Sport Innovation Partner.
Our Biomedical Research Centre works closely with MERI to develop materials specifically for the health sector, such as hydrogels that contain stem cells which may combat degeneration and help damaged intervertebral discs grow.
