Vibration University Technology Centre
The Vibration University Technology Centre (VUTC) was founded in 1990 with the aid of a major grant from Rolls-Royce plc in order to provide a focus for vibration research, which is of direct relevance to aerospace and power generation industries. It receives funding of £3m per year.
The VUTC has made a significant industrial impact by delivering a wide range of solutions and capabilities in several critical areas. It forms part of the Dynamics group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.