Innovation in Manufacturing: How Advanced Manufacturing Sheffield Wins the King's Award

In this episode, Emma and Daniel delve into the remarkable achievements of Advanced Manufacturing Sheffield Ltd, a South Yorkshire precision engineering company that has recently been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise Innovation. Learn about the innovative technologies and lean processes that doubled their productivity and enabled an aerospace prime to enter the private aircraft market. Emma highlights AML's bespoke machining programs, robotic loading and automation, and their adaptive machining algorithm. Daniel asks about the impact of these innovations, and Emma explains how the patented vibration-reducing damping fixture and unique robotic cell doubled production rates while improving quality. We also explore the 1.98 million grant that helped AML create 32 new high-value jobs and the role of the Aerospace Technology Institute in their success. Finally, Emma outlines AML's future focus on flexible manufacturing, machining technologies, and their commitment to innovation and people development. Tune in to discover how AML is setting a high bar in the manufacturing industry.