The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Research, based in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a joint effort of the Net Shape Technology Unit, Laser Materials Processing Unit, Printed Circuit Board Technology Unit and Ultra-precision Machining Unit set up with the purposed of coordinating and focussing research activities in the areas of advanced manufacturing technologies. With the allocation of funds totaling HK$49 million from the Industrial Technology and Development Council (ITDC) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Centre is the first of its kind in Hong Kong to engage in the promotion and application of research of advance manufacturing technology for industry. The Centre possess the state-of-the-art facilities in the areas of advanced manufacturing technology. The main emphasis of the Centre activities is placed on the provision of services including applied research, Consultancy, contract research and manpower training.