Supporting innovation in advanced manufacturing through engineering, materials and technical expertise. 

Through its School of Engineering, Ulster University brings research, technical knowledge and innovation capability to the NWCAM2 programme. 

Working across areas such as advanced manufacturing, materials, process development and sustainable technologies, Ulster University supports businesses looking to explore, develop and implement innovation within their operations. 

  • Ulster University is one of the leading higher education institutions on the island of Ireland, with strong links to industry, research and innovation. 

    Within NWCAM2, the School of Engineering contributes expertise across advanced manufacturing and engineering disciplines, helping connect SMEs with specialist knowledge and applied research capability. 

    The University’s multidisciplinary approach supports businesses in addressing technical challenges, exploring new opportunities and advancing innovation activity. 

  • Ulster University contributes expertise across a range of areas relevant to advanced manufacturing and the Health & Life Sciences sector, including: 

    • Advanced materials and manufacturing  

    • Process development and optimisation  

    • Sustainable and digital manufacturing  

    • Sensors and monitoring technologies  

    • Product and technical development  

    Through NWCAM2, SMEs can benefit from access to engineering and research expertise that can support technical exploration, product development and manufacturing improvement. 

  • For SMEs, innovation can often be limited by access to time, technical expertise or specialist knowledge. 

    Through NWCAM2, Ulster University can support businesses looking to: 

    • Explore new manufacturing approaches or technologies  

    • Improve existing products or processes  

    • Address technical or operational challenges  

    • Strengthen innovation capability within the business  

    • Progress ideas towards practical application and implementation 

    The focus is on supporting businesses to make meaningful technical and operational progress through collaboration and innovation. 

The Ulster University Team

Based within the School of Engineering, Adrian’s work includes advanced materials, manufacturing technologies and applied engineering research. Within the programme, he supports coordination of Ulster University’s contribution to NWCAM2 and works alongside researchers and technical teams contributing to project delivery. 

Dr. Adrian Boyd
Senior Lecturer in Biomaterials

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