Michael Farmery is a Technical Lead working within the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centres (AMRC) Machining Group. He is an experienced Engineer and joined the AMRC in 2013 progressing to Aerofoils and Gear manufacture Project Engineer and is now technically leading the groups research in the field of gear manufacturing. His current focus is on research and development for gear manufacturing, particularly gear and spline tooth machining using novel methods such as power skiving and reciprocating broaching units primarily on multifunction CNC platforms. He is also on the Technical Research Management Committee for the British Gear Association (BGA).