WMG
Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), a department at the University of Warwick, stands as a beacon of successful collaboration between academia and industry, driving innovation in science, technology, and engineering.
With a multidisciplinary approach, WMG address industrial, environmental, and societal challenges through research partnerships. Its educational programs produce skilled graduates ready for today’s industries. Led by renowned academics and engineers, its research teams pioneer advancements in manufacturing and technology, shaping the future landscape.
WMG excel in understanding industrial needs, offering innovative solutions and expertise to maximise business opportunities. As part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the department accelerates innovation, supporting companies across sectors and supply chains, from start-ups to large OEMs.
With a focus on bridging technology readiness levels, WMG’s research is globally recognised. You can engage with WMG through collaborative bids, research contracts, and skills programs. WMG, a catalyst for boosting UK manufacturing performance and sustainability, collaborates with companies to drive competitiveness, fostering innovation for a brighter future.
An incredibly important contributor to the country’s efforts for creating a better tomorrow. There’s a lot to learn from one of the UK’s most forward thinking academic groups.
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Partnership
WMG collaborates with industrial partners spanning various sectors, ranging from Aerospace to Agritech.
Its mission is to offer support, guidance, and collaboration opportunities throughout the supply chain. Whether it’s assisting micro and SME sized companies or large OEMs, WMG provide tailored support to businesses of all sizes.
WMG specialises in facilitating the transition from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 to TRL 7, boasting a remarkable track record with over 90% of its research achieving ratings of World Leading or Internationally Excellent.
WMG operate across 20 distinct research groups housed within 10 cutting-edge facilities, each dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation.
You can engage with WMG through collaborative bids, contract research, traditional and industrial skills programmes, as well as its specialist SME and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) teams.
High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult
WMG stands as a prominent member among the seven High Value Manufacturing Catapults in the UK.
Originating from the inception of the Catapult Network, its primary objective is to empower UK manufacturers by leveraging cutting-edge research, thereby fostering a competitive advantage on the international platform.
Collaborating with businesses spanning various scales, WMG endeavours to cultivate distinctive products and methodologies tailored for the burgeoning UK market as well as for international export markets.
Emphasising sustainability enhancement and propelling the transition towards achieving Net Zero emissions, WMG remains steadfast in its commitment to driving innovation and progress within the manufacturing sector.
Capability Focus
Driving the electrification initiative involves technology advancements across the battery life cycle, from raw materials to recycling, at an industrial scale. This includes expertise in power electronics, machinery, motors, charging, and safety.
Additionally, efforts focus on developing connected and autonomous systems in transportation and manufacturing, supporting last-mile solutions and UK supply chains.
Small businesses are empowered to enhance UK manufacturing through productivity boosts, new product launches, innovation acceleration, skill acquisition, and strategic business transformations. Expertise in sustainable manufacturing, electrification supply chains, and digital technologies aids in this endeavour.
The WMG Skills Centre offers flexible, expert-led short courses to equip individuals with the necessary skills for success in an evolving competitive landscape, whether they’re part of established enterprises or start-ups.
High Value Manufacturing Catapult
SME Support
Collaborative Research
Skills Training
Technology Development
Battery Life Cycle Support
Autonomous Vehicles & Systems Development
Product to Market Support
De-Risk & Accelerate Innovation Services
Sustainable Manufacturing
Electrification Supply Chain
Digital Technologies Support
Net Zero Support
Digital Manufacturing
Financial Backing
Productivity Improvement
Waste & Variation Reduction
People Development
Monitoring & Sensing Technology Development
Digital Visualisation Development
Automation & Robotics Support
Data Analytics Services
Software Systems Support
Electronics Design Support
Mult-Material Manufacture
Additive Layer Manufacture
Sustainable Materials Support
End of Life Recycling & Reuse Support
Clean Transport Accelerator
Agri-Tech Research & Development
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Research Areas
Additive Manufacturing
Battery Systems
Connectivity and Communications Technology
Electrochemical Materials
Healthcare Technologies
Laser Beam Welding
Polymers and Composites
Supply Chains
Visualisation
Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems
Ceramics
Cyber Security
Energy Applications
Human Factors
Metrology and 3D Imaging
Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing
Automation Systems
Connected and Cooperative Autonomous Systems (CCAS)
Data Science
Engineering Materials and Assembly
Intelligent Vehicle Sensors
Nanocomposites
Steels Processing
Verification and Validation
