UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Supply of Tool Heating System for COMPASS Composites Facility at University of Sheffield

Awarded 29 Apr 2024

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Awarded29 Apr 2024
Value£615,000.00
SupplierICS Cool Energy Ltd
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Expires in 6mo2y 12mo term, 84% elapsed
Awarded 29 Apr 2024Expires 28 Apr 2027

About

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to ICS Cool Energy Ltd for the supply of a Tool Heating System for the COMPASS (Composites at Speed and Scale) Facility on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

The system comprises 14 individual units, delivered in two batches: batch 1 (6 units) for use with an existing 3m press tool by end of May 2024, and batch 2 (8 units) for a 10m tool on a Langzauner press by around March 2025.

The Tool Heating System will support manufacturing research into large polymer composite components using processes such as Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM), High Pressure Resin Transfer Moulding (HP-RTM), Gap RTM/Infusion, and Wet Compression Moulding.

The contract value is AUD 615,000.

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