Robot technology to increase safety for firefighters
One of our robotics experts, Dr Jacques Penders, is working with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and a number of European partners to develop palm-sized robots, named the Guardians and the Viewfinders, which will soon be the first to enter burning buildings
Feasibility Assessment for a New Product
Aflowan asked us to undertake a feasibility assessment for a new product that it wanted to create in order to meet an emerging specific need.
Roman cement product offers solutions for rendering and plastering applications
Historic building consultants Orsi & Associates were looking into the possibility of using Roman cements in plaster and render mortars for both conservation and new build applications.
Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of a Height Safety System
Cable Safe approached us via the Sheffield Innovation Programme (SIP) with a request to determine the stability and strength characteristics of a new outdoor safety system that it was developing for a client, as well as to conduct detailed analysis on an existing system.
Delivering key results to construction specialists
Concrete, mortar and construction specialist Vincenzo Starinieri has been able to deliver a number of specialised consultancy projects and training programmes to architectural conservators
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help PMS improve processes and increase production
Rotherham-based PMS Diecasting achieved a 40% increase in production, opened a sister company and successfully moved premises with the help of engineering experts from Sheffield Hallam University and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs).
KTPs enable specialist manufacturer to design for growth
Evenort has been an established name in the processing of stainless steel since 1982, creating products for the oil, gas, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries. They are the premier manufacturers in the UK of specialist stainless steel flanges, which are used in pressure vessels and pipelines.
Accelerated Weathering Testing
We conducted an accelerated weathering test to deduce the durability of a fabric material when exposed to extreme temperatures.
Evenort achieves 50% growth, thanks to KTP
Improved manufacturing performance and the introduction of new products has helped Evenort Ltd – a market leader in the machining of stainless steel and nickel alloys to high tolerances – to achieve 50% growth, and strengthen its position with an increased market share in the oil and gas sector
Process Simulation Modelling of Dormer Tools (Sheffield) Ltd
Dormer Tools Sheffield Ltd, a large local tool manufacturer, requested the help of the university to understand areas for improvement of efficiencies in both of their manufacturing plants.