The Sheffield Multimodal Imaging Centre


The Sheffield Multimodal Imaging Centre 


The Sheffield Multimodal Imaging Centre (SMIC)  is an environment where researchers thrive, businesses and healthcare providers are supported, and collaborations can grow. By being at the forefront of multi-modal imaging science, we apply innovative solutions to end-user driven technological and knowledge gaps.

A product being tested using 3d surface imaging


We give businesses working in health, advanced manufacturing and forensic science access to the latest scanning, imaging, advanced microscopy and related analytical technologies, so they can test, innovate and enhance their products and their operational workflows

Facilities

The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for a range of imaging modalities, including

  • Transmission Electron Microscopy
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Mass Spectrometry Imaging
  • Computed Tomography
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • 3D Surface Scanning
  • Infrared Tomography
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • Transcranial Doppler Imaging
  • Ultrasound Imaging
  • Infrared Spectroscopy
  • Digital Image Correlation
  • Image Processing / AI

Our offer

  • Collaborative R&D developing bio and advanced materials with industry partners.
  • Cross-disciplinary collaborations developing and testing advanced materials with, for example, novel and innovative properties and applications.
  • Testing and advisory services to deliver applied, company defined, responsive solutions at a scale, proportionate to the product and process innovation needs of enterprises.

Pricing structure

Our pricing structure operates under the following models, encompassing different types and levels of service: 

  • Industry or business request
  • A university request (with an agreement of a joint output)
  • A University or internal request with no joint output 
  • Internal request with joint output 

Contact us for more information.

 

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Our funding partners

This project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

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