As we bid farewell to 2024, we look forward to an exciting new chapter for the National Foundry Training Centre. As we start the year we welcome our newest member to our team, Martin Appiah. Martin will join the ECMS team as Knowledge Exchange Associate . Martin will strengthen our position in both the University and industry as leaders of Research Excellence, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange with his qualifications gained- PhD, PGCE & B.Eng, Martin will certainly have an impact. The incoming year will mark our transition into the Green Electric Materials
Manufacturing (GEMM) project, a ground-breaking initiative that positions us as a unique leader in the UK’s drive towards sustainable manufacturing. Several projects are already underway, and we are confident that they will deliver on this promise, with Martin’s expertise and support proving invaluable to our success.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to our journey. The challenges we’ve faced have been met with resilience and innovation, and the
opportunities we’ve embraced have laid the foundation for a brighter, greener future.

Here’s to an impactful and transformative 2025!