Materials Processing Institute

The Materials Processing Institute is a globally recognised innovation centre for the development and commercialisation of technology.

The Materials Processing Institute supports innovation through materials and process development, which is delivered by project teams utilising state-of-the-art equipment, laboratories, workshops, demonstration, scale-up and production facilities.

Research is focussed on developments in:

• Advanced materials


• Achieving industrial decarbonisation through a low carbon and hydrogen future


• Deploying new digital technologies


• Reducing waste through a circular economy.

The Institute provides a range of technology and R&D based services and consultancy. Scientists and engineers apply their expertise to progress innovation, develop materials and improve products and processes. Expertise extends to experimental and computer modelling, thermodynamics, instrumentation and control, materials microscopy, high temperature materials and chemical analysis and digital technologies integration.

The Materials Processing Institute is an internationally recognised centre for upscaling and commercialisation of materials innovation with state-of-the-art facilities including equipment, laboratories, workshops, demonstration, scale-up and production facilities where scientists and engineers develop technology, enhance materials and improve processes.

The Institute also offers support to start ups and SMEs, along with other support services, including lease of office,  workshop and laboratory space, meeting rooms, conferencing and event facilities.

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