Materials, Coatings and Processes

Advanced materials and manufacturing/processing methods that improve performance under demanding environments. Includes metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, functional materials, surface engineering/coatings, joining, additive manufacturing processes, heat treatments, corrosion/erosion protection, and qualification/compatibility considerations.

Ceramic Matrix Composites for High Temperature and Harsh Environments Applications

CMCs allow for high operating temperatures and mechanical loading in harsh environments.

Conductive Ceramic Capable of Rapid Heating

The conductive ceramic is an in-house (Almath Crucibles Ltd, UK) developed low-carbon-loaded alumina composite, produced through a slip casting process.

Ionic Conducting Ceramics for Energy Storage and Metal Recycling Applications

Almath Crucibles Ltd, a leading UK ceramic manufacturer, has been actively engaged in research projects, developing a range of ionic conducting ceramic products.

Digital Deposition Technologies

Domino Printing. Developers and manufacturers of Inkjet system (hardware, software and specialised inks)

Very Large Diamond Turning for Optical Mirrors and Precision Manufacturing

Loxham Precision has developed a specialised ultra-precision manufacturing capability for large-scale optical components, particularly space mirrors.

On-Demand, Ultra-Reliable Machined Parts for Space and Critical Sectors

Isembard's technology integrates advanced software with high-precision manufacturing to streamline the entire machining workflow, from quotation to final production.

Electrochemical Jet Machining Technology

Texture Jet Ltd is a small enterprise who design and manufacture electrochemical jet machining (ECJM) technology from Nottingham, UK.

Advanced Atmospheric Gas Processing Technology

UK-based deep-tech startup UAP offers an innovative plasma-based atmospheric gas separation technology.

CosmicMaker: Autonomous Multi-Material 3D Printing System for In-Orbit Manufacturing

CosmicMaker is an autonomous, multi-material 3D printing system for in-orbit manufacturing of polymers, ceramics, and potentially metals.

Glassy Carbon Engineered for Extreme Environments

A UK-based SME offers an advanced glassy carbon material with exceptional chemical inertness, flexibility, and thermal resistance above 2500 °C.

Rapid Prototyping & Low Volume Production - CNC Machining

Advanced Precision Technologies is a specialist precision engineering company offering ultra-accurate 5-axis CNC machining and metrology services.

Cemented Carbide, WC, Cobalt, Nickel free binder, Shielding

Element Six GmbH in Burghaun, Gemany produces a wide range of cemented carbide parts for the Mining, Construction, Machining, Automativ industrie.

Next-Generation Composite-Based Heat Exchanger for Space Applications

Originating from the United Kingdom, Hycomplate Ltd offers a novel composite-based heat exchanger tailored for space applications.

Lightweight, soft exosuits using pneumatic artificial muscles to resist and assist lower-limb motion

EsoTech Wearables Ltd, a UK-based start-up, develops lightweight soft exosuits for lower-limb assistance.

Electroless nickel plating to create a uniform nickel coating for space applications

CBE provides precision CNC machining and wire EDM for multiple metal components used in satellites for a major space OEM.