University Of Sheffield · Awarded contract
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Supply of Continuous Wave IR Laser System for Battery Development to University of Sheffield

Awarded 28 Sep 2020

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Awarded28 Sep 2020
Value£321,000.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 5y 3mo ago10mo term
Awarded 28 Sept 2020Expired 31 July 2021

University Of Sheffield awarded a contract to IPG Photonics (UK) Ltd for a Continuous Wave IR Laser system for battery development with real-time weld process analysis, to be located within an existing class 4 laser suitable passive enclosure in a fixed, vertical orientation.

The contract value was £321,000.

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