Enabling the new machines, technology and skills needed to manufacture tomorrow’s products
AMPI, the Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute, is an industry-defined initiative to stimulate and support rapid growth of the UK’s machinery manufacturing sector.
By driving innovation to enable machinery manufacturers to overcome the challenges of developing new technologies, AMPI will be a pivotal intervention that fulfils a critical aspect in the UK’s manufacturing innovation landscape.
Download our Insights report to find out moreThrough partnership between industry, local government, higher education institutions and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), AMPI will enable:
Explore the trends redefining the UK machinery sector. This report from AMPI outlines the technological, economic, and policy shifts driving innovation, resilience, and global competitiveness. Featuring insights from industry leaders, case studies, and strategic recommendations, it’s a must-read for stakeholders across manufacturing, research, and government.
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By bringing together researchers from two top UK universities, AMPI enabled visionary brainstorming between the University of Manchester’s soft robotics group and the University of Leeds’ automation labs to create a novel machine concept capable of integrating additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques.
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We’re looking for SMEs in Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire working on projects that will deliver advancements in machinery for manufacturing and demonstrate innovation at an industrially relevant scale.
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We’re excited to release our first AMPI Insights Report to celebrate the innovation’s that have been made possible thanks to our Institute. Download and read our report today to understand how AMPI is delivering industrial innovation and growth across the region and beyond.
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