Huge congratulations to IDC EngD student Nikita Pietrow, who successfully defended his thesis yesterday morning, passing with no corrections. What an achievement, we are extremely proud of you, well done! 👏🎓

Well done to IDC EngD student Gloria who presented her work at the 12th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems (CM 2022) held in Melbourne, Australia. Great to see the IDC represented overseas again!

Congratulations to IDC Alumni Nathan Dodd who has published a research article 'Modelled optimisation approaches for laser cutting sheets simultaneously applied to EV component production' based on the work in his EngD thesis in the PLOSone journal 👏 journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

Many congratulations to IDC PhD student Matt Tipuric, who successfully defended his thesis today, passing with minor corrections. Here he is celebrating with non-alcoholic prosecco & donuts🍩🥂! Well done, we are very proud of you!

Seasons greetings from all at the IDC, wishing you all a peaceful and relaxing holiday🎄🎁🥳

Huge congratulations to all students from the IDC who graduated last week! Here is Alex, whose EngD was sponsored by Sandvik Coromant enjoying the day 👏🎓Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Today is the 9th and final Annual Student Conference for the EPSRC Industrial Doctorate Centre (IDC) in Machining Science. The conference will showcase past and present research of the IDC, sharing their work in a relaxed and inclusive setting. Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

IDC 9th Student Conference kicks off with a keynote from Katherine Bennett, CEO, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, while delivering the keynote online. Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council High Value Manufacturing Catapult

Giving this morning's keynote address was CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult Katherine Bennett CBE. During her speech, she said: "The AMRC and University of Sheffield are right at the epicenter of the HVMC. The work done by them and the IDC is incredible."

One last group photo to end the final annual conference - thank you to all who presented and attended today! Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Sheffield Mech Eng

IDC staff, students and guests enjoying dinner this evening The Mowbray after the conference. Huge thanks to everyone involved for making the day a success 🎉👏

IDC EngD students Ashir, Jack and Peter are in California, USA this week presenting at the 77th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition and having some fun too! Hangsterfer's Labs Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre #stle2023 #machining