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£10.7M boost for industrial digitalisation in North West

The University of Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) is leading two new programmes to boost productivity in the North West through the […]

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University launches new offer to help businesses harness emerging digital technologies

A new business-focussed digital innovation offer has been launched by the University of Liverpool to unlock the competitive advantage that emerging technologies […]

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Immersive Technologies and their impact on manufacturing and supply chain

The VEC recently discussed what immersive technology is and its effect on manufacturing and supply chains with Langtree, offering our expertise take […]

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Project Faith – the development of the next generation of nuclear energy technology

The University of Liverpool’s VEC are delighted to be part of Project Faith – supporting the development of the next generation of […]

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University’s VEC to partner in Phase 2 of UK nuclear research programme

The University of Liverpool and the Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) have been awarded a contract to support a key UK government nuclear […]

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The University launches its new Institute for Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems

The University of Liverpool launches its new Institute for Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems – IDEAS Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of […]

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Our expertise

Access to world-class research & expertise. Unrivalled partnerships and networks.

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World class facilities

Digital Labs
Digital Test Beds
Sandpit Method

A unique facility where collaborative exploration of emerging research and digital technologies help accelerate the growth of new innovation ideas for industrial digitalisation.

We create bespoke digital test beds for our clients to explore the reliability and scalability of any industry solution.

Harnessing the latest technologies our clients can explore and gain a deep understanding of their data to make better informed business decisions leading to improved long-term social and industry impact.

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Our services

We understand that our solutions have to be effective, appropriate and work across all the departments of your organisation.

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Digital Transformation

Trusted to deliver excellence We were the lead partners for the LCR 4.0 project where over 300 manufacturing SMEs were transformed through the […]

Digital Twin

The future at your fingertips We have been sitting in the digital space for over a decade, growing with the requirement of […]

AI & Data Analytics

Your ambitions realised We help organisations to unlock the value in their data and to use those insights to drive improvements. We […]

Advanced Visualisation

Imagine there was no problem We enable our clients to develop a deeper understanding of their data, processes and products through the […]

Advanced Modelling & Simulation

Modelling your business future We offer this service to companies so they can build accurate models that represent the real world. These […]

Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Thinking beyond Our robotics and AI laboratory support sectors including nuclear, space and energy, focusing on connecting human, robot and autonomous vehicle […]

Client opinion

"Working with the Virtual Engineering Centre has helped IPS identify where small yet significant improvements can be made to our products, simply by adopting emerging technologies."

Payman Shafighi,
Entomological Scientist
International Pheromone System Ltd