The combination of the knowledge, experience, and world-class research we offer helps our clients explore the adoption of digital technologies to solve complex industry problems in a safe, neutral and friendly environment.
Established in 2010 by the University of Liverpool, supported by EU funding and in partnership with BAE Systems and the National Nuclear Laboratory. The Virtual Engineering Centre sits within the University’s IDEAS (Institute of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems) and works to bridge the innovation gap between academic research and new product and process development. With our expertise and knowledge, we will work with you to address your industry challenges by applying emerging research and disruptive technologies with standard low cost digital tools.
We provide access to digital test-beds and the latest scientific infrastructure. Through our partnerships and networks, we inform future government policy in the area of applied digital technology to support future research for impact.
Since 2010, we have been delivering solutions to our clients across sector in industrial digital transformation using; Digital Twin, AI and Data Analytics, Advanced Visualisation, Modelling, Simulation and Robotics and Autonomous Systems technologies.
More information on the ERDF funded projects we have previous led: LCR4.0, LCR4 START and LCR4.0 Holistic.
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Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, CW4.0 helped manufacturing SMEs in Cheshire & Warrington accelerate opportunities for growth and investment using digital technology.
Through hands-on support and expertise we enabled hundreds of manufacturers to develop smarter processes and products and solve their problems.
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Our expert multi-disciplinary team includes specialists in engineering, computer science, visualisation and manufacturing technology, and is underpinned by the University of Liverpool and specialist centres of excellence.
Executive Director for IDEAS and Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor: Place and Innovation
Chief Innovation Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Head of Enterprise and Investment Programmes
Head of Technical Operations
Virtual Reality and Immersive Environment Specialist
Data Science Lead
Software Engineer Lead
Project Manager & Standards Officer
Innovation Project Coordinator
Marketing and Communications Manager
Creative & Digital Producer
Software Engineer
Senior AI Engineer
Data Scientist
Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Metaverse Developer
Digital Artist
Data Scientist
Metaverse Developer
Industrial Innovation and Human Factors Research Lead
Creative Technologist
Serious Game Developer
Data Scientist
3D Animator
Data Scientist
External Engagement Manager
Metaverse Developer
IoT Implementation Engineer
Honorary Fellow
Honorary Fellow
Technology Communicator
Senior Lecturer in mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering
Professor of Computer Science
Professor of Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering
Professor of Architecture
Professor of Computer Science
Lecturer in Uncertainty and Engineering
Professor of Autonomous Systems
Professor of Computer Science
As part of the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems (IDEAS) we have direct links with the University of Liverpool and other academic institutions in the UK and nurture long-term key partnerships with influential industry bodies and strategic partners.
As we build and develop stronger relationships, we create impact for the businesses we work with, for the university, and the UK – on both an economic and societal level.
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"The VEC helped us validate our augmented reality supply chain technology and has subsequently been a great help to us in understanding the capabilities and limitations of virtual prototyping and connected factories."
Irma Gilbert,
CEO
Connect 4.0 LTD
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