ABOUT ECMS
The ECMS Project is an employer led training facility designed to support the development of productivity and growth in SMEs.
What is The ECMS?
The Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills (ECMS) is a £11.6 million employer-led research and training hub at the University of Wolverhampton, dedicated to upskilling and multi-skilling the UK workforce in advanced manufacturing, casting, metal forming and engineering design.
ECMS delivers specialised industry-research partnerships, business assists and training programmes tailored to industry needs at its two state-of-the-art facilities which includes the Springfield Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at Wolverhampton Springfield Campus and the National Foundry Training Centre (NFTC) at Tipton.
Our Solutions
ECMS provides a comprehensive suite of training solutions, including Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses, bespoke skills development programmes, manufacturing support, prototyping, consultancy and advanced equipment supporting over 3,000 learners and 100 industry partners to date.
The facility is also home to the UK’s first Shaped Laser Powder Bed Fusion machine in addition to other cutting-edge technology such as advanced microscopy, powder characterisation, destructive and non-destructive material testing, X-ray computed tomography, 3D metal printing systems, precision metal forming tools, state of the art reverse scanning and design suite.
Our Mission
ECMS bridges critical skills gaps by offering hands-on technical training to solve real-industrial challenges. The facility also integrates numerical modelling simulations, and laser scanning for advanced manufacturing process visualisation and optimisation. Through close collaboration with businesses, ECMS plays a vital role in strengthening regional and national manufacturing capabilities, fostering innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic growth
