Cummins Partners with The University of Manchester to Develop Future Power Solutions
Global power leader, Cummins, has entered a five-year strategic partnership with The University of Manchester. The collaboration will support the development of future engineering talent, as well as drive the development of innovative and sustainable power solutions.
As part of the collaboration, The University of Manchester and Cummins will conduct cutting-edge research with the aim of accelerating product development of the latest generation of air handling technologies, such as e-turbos for fuel cells, together with fuel injection systems for hydrogen-based power solutions.
Academics and their students will explore the future use of hydrogen in power solutions as part of the collaboration, using world class engineering equipment, test cells and laboratories.
Students will also be given the opportunity to apply their learnings to a practical environment and gain valuable industry experience with Cummins. These placements will be open to all students, irrespective of academic discipline, aligning with the variety of roles available at Cummins.
Dr John Clark, Executive Director for Research & Development at Cummins, said: “It’s fantastic to announce our collaboration with The University of Manchester, with the partnership holding tremendous potential for both of us. It will provide students and researchers with the opportunity to work with an established, international manufacturer and actively contribute to the advancement of power solution technology. It will also help to drive the development of sustainable products, supporting our commitment to powering a more prosperous world.”
Dr Louise Bates, Head of Strategic Partnerships at The University of Manchester, added: “This partnership is a great opportunity for our research community to engage with an international company, developing widely-used technologies and groundbreaking solutions to real-world challenges. The University of Manchester is committed to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and this partnership presents a very exciting platform for our two organisations to collaborate and address some of the most pressing challenges facing our planet. We look forward to growing our relationship with Cummins and witnessing what we can achieve together.”
The Cummins Engine Components (CEC) site in Huddersfield designs, develops, produces and refurbishes air handling solutions, which are used globally in vehicles and machinery across various markets. CEC is part of the international engine, power generation and filtration product manufacturer, Cummins, which employs 73,600 worldwide and generated $28.1 billion in revenue last year. This collaboration between Cummins and The University of Manchester, and the development of future air handling solutions for sustainable technologies, will support the manufacturer’s Destination Zero commitment.
About The University of Manchester
Committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student experience, and social responsibility, the University of Manchester is the UK’s largest single-site university. In the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, 93% of research activity was judged to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’,
The University of Manchester is a place where research has international impact, where students experience outstanding teaching and learning, transforming into employable graduates, and where all activity is enriched by a commitment to social responsibility and the benefits we bring to society and the environment.
The University of Manchester was the first British university to set social responsibility as a core goal and in 2023 was ranked first in Europe and second in the world against 1,705 universities from 115 countries in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings on action taken towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).