UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Supply of VRtex360 Augmented Reality Welding Training System to University of Sheffield

Awarded 13 Jun 2018

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Awarded13 Jun 2018
Value£58,567.84
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 4mo ago29d term
Awarded 13 June 2018Expired 12 July 2018

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Lincoln Electric (UK) Limited for the acquisition of a VRtex360 augmented reality welding training system and welding power source, designed to take trainee welders from no experience to trained, coded proficiency.

The contract value was AUD 58,567.84.

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