MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Roberto Gil CEng MWeldI is a Senior Research Engineer at The Manufacturing Technology Centre (The MTC) since October 2014, specializing in heat treatment, laser processing, and friction welding. Previous experience includes roles as a Research Engineer focused on friction welding technologies and metallic powder production, and Head of the Technology & Design Department at the University of Los Andes Venezuela, where responsibilities included academic and budget coordination for a team of 20 personnel. Roberto has also served as a Fellow with the Roberto Rocca Education Program and held positions as a Process Engineer and Sales Representative. Academic credentials include a PhD in Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Nottingham and a Mechanical Engineering degree from ULA Venezuela.
MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) develops and proves innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile, low risk environment, in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions. They focus on delivering bespoke manufacturing system solutions for their customers.They operate some of the most advanced manufacturingequipment in the world, and employ a team of highly skilled engineers, many of whom are leading experts in their field. This creates a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new processes and technologies on an industrial scale.The MTC’s areas of expertise are directly relevant to both large and small companies, and are applicable across a wide range of industry sectors. The MTC’s members include global manufacturing companies from multiple sectors. Research partners include the University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University and TWI Ltd.The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.