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FAST-Forge; The next generation of metal innovation

'FAST-Forge' process developed at Royce at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ could revolutionise production of titanium goods

The City of Steel has brought forward a new metal revolution; Researchers at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ are paving the way for more sustainable titanium production
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First lab open and ready for business at the Royce Discovery Centre

The Henry Royce Institute, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, is pleased to announce that its Basic Characterisation Laboratory is the first lab to become fully operational at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's brand new Royce Discovery Centre.
A set of five images showing microscope imaging of a variety of alloys

Alloy Design and Development for High-Performance Structural Applications

Jet engine manufacturers continuously strive to improve efficiency and reduce emissions, however, such advances are often limited by the materials available.
A synthetic aorta in a metal box, with plastic tubes running in and out

Elastomeric Polymer Scaffolds for 3D Cell and Tissue Culture

Researchers at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ are developing a 3D cell culture platform with the potential to revolutionise laboratory research into tissue engineering.
A CGI image of a red brick university building called the Royce Discovery Centre

Materials discovery to be transformed by new cutting-edge research centre

A new research centre that will transform how we discover new materials for industry and train the next generation of materials scientists has reached a key milestone in its construction at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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Biomedical Materials Made from Natural Polymers Produced by Bacteria

There is a huge need for biomedical materials that are biocompatible, biodegradable, and match the properties of the diseased tissue or organ being replaced or repaired.