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Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering Seminar- Prof Clive Randall- Cold Sintering of Ceramics

Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering Seminar- Prof Clive Randall- Cold Sintering of Ceramics

It was great to host Prof. Clive Randall from the Pennsylvania State University and hear him present on cold sintering of ceramics at the The Department of Materials Science & Engineering at The University of Sheffield. The technique of cold…

Foundation Industry Forum 2023

Foundation Industry Forum 2023

This TransFIRe event was sponsored by the Henry Royce Institute and the TFIN+. This gave us an opportunity to network, share insights and learning across foundation industries, in order to support progression towards transformation. Some of the key discussion taking place during…

First Edition of the TFIN+ brochure now available

First Edition of the TFIN+ brochure now available

The TFIN+ is pleased to present the first edition of our brochure, summarising the results and impact of 28 completed small projects. These projects cover innovations in the key themes required to create sustainable foundation industries, including energy efficiency, resource…

TFIN+ Christmas Conference

TFIN+ Christmas Conference

We would like to invite you for our biggest event of the year. Join us at the Mercure Hotel in Sheffield 5 & 6 December and meet people from the foundation industries and build a connection. The agenda is available…

Metals Expo September 2023

Metals Expo September 2023

Attending the UK Metals Expo 2023 was a fantastic experience, there was a real vibrant and diverse range if people in attendance. Over the two day event, the SUSTAIN team spoke to academics, industrialists, and representatives from across the supply…

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