Advanced PVD coatings
MERI is renowned for the development of nanoscale multilayer Physical Vapour Deposited (PVD) coatings and for the development of the HIPIMS technique
PVD coating development
We offer a complete coating development package giving a choice of composition, architecture (monolayer or multilayers) and PVD deposition techniques to suit specific needs
Infrastructure management
We have a strong track record and reputation in the field of infrastructure management and development. Our aim is to apply that range of knowledge to deliver client focused and practical everyday solutions
Shape Memory Polymers
Shape Memory Polymers (SMP), as their title suggest, have the intriguing ability to change from a temporary intermediate shape back to their fixed, permanent shape
Automation and robotics
We have brought together robotics related research, teaching and consultancy in order to create a focal point where diverse robotics and automation projects are developed alongside each other
An expert system for optimal repair and management of reinforced concrete highway bridges
We aimed to develop an expert system to enable the optimisation of repairs and maintenance solutions for reinforced concrete highway bridges
Robot tool positioning and alignment
One of the main applications of machine vision in industry is in the alignment and positioning of tools that are used in a large variety of tasks
Biomedical applications of polymers and nanocomposites
The PCAS group have developed a number of materials for use in the biomedical arena
Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling Group
The Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling Group is involved in the computer simulation and mathematical modelling of a range of materials and related materials processing techniques
Vibrational spectroscopy in the study of hydrogels
Discover how Sheffield Hallam University uses vibrational spectroscopy (FT-IR & Raman) to study hydrogels: tracking polymerisation, cross-linking, water diffusion and degradation. Enabling advanced insight into hydrogel behaviour for biomedical and materials research.