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[grabster] 31/1/2019 16:04

"... 14,000 students are studying advanced materials disciplines at the city’s four universities ..."

Good to see. And that's just one city in one country.

[1teepee] 31/1/2019 15:55

Why are you posting?you said no more posts until 2020 q3. Sounds like you are full of something,

[1teepee] 31/1/2019 15:43

Out of curiosity, how did you all find this great share?

[ellissj] 31/1/2019 15:28

Chinese participation in geic all part of a strategy to my mind. Global hub ambition ? Aimo. Best ellis

'Lightweighting.'

'Lightweight materials - a £138 billion opportunity.'

"The UK has a high demand for lightweight materials, which is predicted to be worth £138 billion globally by 2021. UK Government has identified Manchester as the perfect location to access this opportunity.

Where Charles Rolls met Henry Royce and where the wonder material graphene was first isolated, Manchester is a city of innovation. The city is also located at the heart of two transport clusters, offering easy access to end users, is home to world leading research and innovation assets, and offers businesses access to government funding and a talented workforce.

For businesses looking to access the lightweight materials opportunity, MIDAS - Manchester’s inward investment agency, can offer free confidential advice, help you engage with the globally renowned research centres, and enable you to establish a foothold in one of Europe’s top business destinations.

The opportunity

Manchester is located at the heart of the largest aerospace cluster in Europe and the second largest automotive cluster in the UK, offering easy access to end manufacturers including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Airbus, BAE systems, Vauxhall and Thales. Automotive, aerospace and rail manufactures are driving the demand for lightweight, but strong, materials in a bid to reduce carbon emissions. These high strength low weight materials also have applications in sectors such as construction and energy.

Manchester is also home to the School of Materials, the largest school of its kind in Europe. Based at the University of Manchester, businesses can engage in research partnerships as well as access talent. 14,000 students are studying advanced materials disciplines at the city’s four universities, offering a sustained talent pipeline in addition to the existing high productivity manufacturing workforce of more than 100,000 people.

Research and Innovation

Due to its high demand, the UK is investing heavily in manufacturing innovations. £200 million is available to businesses looking to commercialise ideas through the UK’s seven high-value manufacturing catapult centres. All seven of these centres are within a four-hour drive of Manchester and complement the city’s globally significant research and innovation assets which include:

• The UK’s centre for advanced manufacturing – The Henry Royce Institute: This centre offers £330m of advanced manufacturing capability to help businesses innovate and accelerate the invention and adoption of new materials.

• The National Graphene Institute and Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC): Typically adding less than 1% of graphene to a material results in a 30% increase in strength resulting in 30% less of the original material needing to be used i.e. a 30% weight reduction. Over 200 researchers are working in the city to the develop and commercialise applications of the wonder material and related 2D materials meaning Manchester has the highest concentration of graphene expertise globally.

MIDAS’ services

Manchester is a city that is committed to supporting new investors and helping existing companies to grow. MIDAS can signpost businesses towards the range of initiatives and provide guidance on funding to enable growth.

The services provided by MIDAS save businesses money, time and effort. By providing you with access to expert knowledge and local intelligence, we can ensure a faster and more successful move.

We can help you with:

• Research support and business case development

• Making introductions to local networks

• Recruitment and training support and advice

• Finding property solutions

• Relocation advice and assistance

• Post-investment marketing and PR support

Get in touch

To find out more about how MIDAS can help your business move to Manchester, get in touch with the team today."

[grabster] 31/1/2019 15:05

Versarien's Aac Cyroma subsidiary produces items made from FRP composites. But no pieces bigger than 2.5m x 1.5m x 0.9m as far as I can see. (8' 2" x 5' x 3')

[bazzerp] 31/1/2019 14:56

Railway infrastructure changes are long overdue. We have had 150+ years of iron & steel. Very little apparent adoption of more modern materials, unlike other modes of transport.

[ellissj] 31/1/2019 14:44

The following quote Sounds interesting? (I also see network rail speaking at this event !) "..In addition to this, there are numerous technological advancements (eg nanotechnology/fibre innovations) that will make FRP composites a much more attractive solution...." Best ellis

'FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER BRIDGES - NORTHERN GUIDANCE LAUNCH EVENT'

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 (All day)
Manchester:

"The adoption of FRP composites within the construction sector has historically been limited to lightweight non-structural elements such as sanitary items and cladding. More recently, the use of FRP composites as main structural members has seen a resurgence. Bridges made entirely of FRP composite are now being installed, with asset owners recognising the associated benefits.

Within the UK the projected growth in the use of FRP composites for structural applications in the construction sector suggests high levels of growth with the UK Composites Strategy 2016 (Composite Leadership Forum, 2016) estimating significant growth. In addition to this, there are numerous technological advancements (eg nanotechnology/fibre innovations) that will make FRP composites a much more attractive solution.

At present, there are minimal resources for the bridge engineer to refer to, with no recognised design standards to follow. However, structural Eurocodes are in development and there are a number of guides from materials manufacturers. So, the intention of this guide is to help bridge engineers to understand FRP materials and how they can use them effectively in modern bridge construction.

Within the guide, the history of FRP bridges in the UK is discussed, together with some of the key learning points relating to FRP materials, the manufacturing process and the relevant design criteria. Sustainability is also an area identified, with recommendations made."

[festario] 31/1/2019 14:27

The brokers won't take a single share at the moment, not even at 129p.We need news.... News.... NEWS!!

[laginaneil] 31/1/2019 14:23

NR needs a pen ??

[adejuk] 31/1/2019 14:23

it's not the efficacy of the filters
it's how you clean the filters
ask a mechanic about filtering diesel emissions - easy but....

[pshevlin] 31/1/2019 13:22

From General-Anzeiger Bonn

BONN. Residues of medicines such as antibiotics currently contaminate the Bonn sewage. To filter them out, a new purification stage in the sewage treatment plants would be necessary.

Perhaps we can help them out with that.

[sandbag] 31/1/2019 13:06

The Chinese are known to be a superstitious race in general. I wonder what 2019 will bring?

www.thechinesezodiac.org/astrology/chinese-horoscope-2019-year-of-the-earth-pig/

I particularly like this: "2019 is a great year to make money, and a good year to invest!"

[axotyl] 31/1/2019 12:23

Rather old news, SoilderB, but thanks.

Easier link:

[soilderboy] 31/1/2019 11:53

Graphene Filters https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/science-environment-39482342&ved=2ahUKEwiJmOea-ZfgAhUN4OAKHcQ1D8AQFjACegQIDxAP&usg=AOvVaw1hQV4rlZPho5Urrhj2yEkH&ampcf=1Very interesting. If anyone has time to look at it.

[superg1] 31/1/2019 11:13

matheus

As posted a few times, if that was Miton selling earlier this month (it was a decent single supply) then we are mpving towards higher grade news with a near finished fund supply situation.

This time last year it sat at around 22 mill that they had. Now it’s almost gone.

[grabster] 31/1/2019 11:08

Another reminder tweeted just now from NR re Tunghsu connection. Which makes a nonsense of the sour faced interpretation that one detractor attempted to push earlier today.

[squire007] 31/1/2019 11:04

I am happy to wait till Monday but but lol .....

[matheus7777] 31/1/2019 11:03

superg1 - happy to be wrong about PIs trading the range, either way it's been a good week so far! Could we be about to leave basecamp...?

[ellissj] 31/1/2019 10:59

Good luck verger ! :) best ellis

[bootie64] 31/1/2019 10:59

squire,
In that case can you fill us all in on tomorrows news tonight please :o)

[superg1] 31/1/2019 10:58

25k late reported buy so the MMs back in hide the bigger trades mode. Happy to show some bigger sells but not that buy.

[ridicule] 31/1/2019 10:58

Remember. Board meeting today and Neill said “7am was so last year” on Twitter a few days ago!! Who knows!

[squire007] 31/1/2019 10:55

Come on catch up, i am 11hrs ahead of ya all :-) :-0 ... slow fuse lit ;-)

[bootie64] 31/1/2019 10:41

Nice find there Woody :)


Hello Manchester!

First one tweeted by NR