The facilities are designed to drive innovation and collaboration, featuring advanced labs for materials testing, renewable energy, propulsion technologies, high-power systems, automation, and 6G research, alongside prototyping and fabrication workshops, training spaces, and meeting areas for industry and academic partnerships.
Lightweight Materials Processing & Instrumentation Laboratory
This space focuses on fabricating and testing lightweight materials, featuring specialised areas for composite lay-up, fabrication, and microwave curing research.
Impact & Material Testing Laboratory
Equipped with INSTRON testing equipment, this lab assesses mechanical properties and durability, offering vital industry support and fostering collaborations.
Low Carbon Propulsion Laboratory
Dedicated to sustainable propulsion technologies, this lab partners with industry for real-world applications, while also providing student internships.
Research Support Workshop
The prototyping and fabrication hub, equipped with advanced machinery like CNC and 5-axis Hurco, offers custom fabrication services to researchers and industrial partners.
Filament Winding Laboratory
Specialises in winding carbon fibres into high-strength components, supporting enterprise innovation in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
Waterjet Cutting Room
Essential for high precision cutting across various materials, with capabilities for intricate designs and large-scale projects without heat damage.
Industry Control Laboratory
Focuses on automation, control, and industrial training, featuring Siemens Connect Curriculum Partnership for advanced training and FESTO rigs for hands-on experimentation.
Renewable Energy Laboratory
A hub for green energy innovation, equipped with solar, wind, and hydro research equipment, a hydrogen generator, and digital twin integration for enhanced predictive modelling.
High Power Engineering Laboratory
Dedicated to high-power electric drives and systems, fostering industrial collaboration and training future engineers.
Digital Fabrication Workshop
Supports rapid prototyping with 3D printing and scanning technologies for experimental research and commercial applications.
Electronics Manufacturing Workshop
A secure environment for electronics fabrication, featuring soldering stations and PCB printing for advanced research and industrial solutions.
Digital Laboratory
Focuses on advanced simulation and experimental research in 6G technology and includes a unique anechoic chamber for radio frequency and antenna design experiments.
CPD Training Room
Equipped with high-performance engineering simulation machines and software training in industry-standard tools like ANSYS, SolidWorks, and MATLAB.
Corporate Meeting Room and Breakout Areas
Designed for collaboration and networking, offering privacy options and relaxed thinking environments overlooking the exhibition space.