| Established | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Head | Professor Tim Minshall |
| Location | Alan Reece Building, 17 Charles Babbage Road , Cambridge, CB3 0FS , 52°12′35″N 0°05′15″E / 52.2096305°N 0.0873964°E |
| Affiliations | Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge |
| Website | Official Website |
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The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) is part of the Department of Engineering of the University of Cambridge. The IfM integrates research and education with practical application in industry. It disseminates its research findings via a university-owned knowledge transfer company, IfM Engage.[1]
Research & development[edit]
Research undertaken at the IfM is done in collaboration with companies. The IfM's education programs combine a thorough grounding in management and manufacturing technology with the chance to put theory into practice via industry-based projects.
Its interest encompasses a broad range of manufacturing activities, from understanding markets and technologies, through the process and product design to production and supply chain operations and through-life services.
Location[edit]
The IfM is located at the Alan Reece building on the University's West Cambridge Site.[2] Previously, the institute occupied the former Cambridge University Press building in Mill Lane before moving to the large, custom building in West Cambridge, in June 2009.[3]
IfM Engage[edit]
IfM Engage Ltd is a university-owned company,[4] embedded within the IfM and responsible for the IfM's knowledge transfer and dissemination activities. IfM Engage involves a team of experienced industry professionals who work closely with IfM research centers to ensure a seamless exchange of ideas between the industry and the university. They engage with companies via a program of education and consultancy services, short courses, and events. Projects range from small-scale operational improvements for local companies to a major business realignment of multi-national corporations, and the public sector. [5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ "IfM Engage | University of Cambridge". IfM Engage. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge". Ultra Precision. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "New IfM building will link manufacturing to societal needs". The Manufacturer. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
- ^ "About | IfM Engage | the University of Cambridge". IfM Engage. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "IfM provides SMEs in the East of England with a £2.25m boost". The Manufacturer. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ "High-value manufacturing strategy now published". Technology Strategy Board. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
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