Facilities

We house facilities for the manufacture and characterisation of material systems across a variety of length scales including quasi-static, dynamic and fatigue mechanical testing, electron microscopy and surface analysis of functional ceramics, composites and functional inks.

Man using nano equipment

Research

Research within our Centre addresses ceramics, polymers and metals, as well as composite materials consisting of two or more of these materials, and explores a range of applications where such materials are being used to bring about improved performance or new products.