Our long standing capability in manufacturing systems has led to numerous research and development projects and vibrant masters degree programmes. Our aim is to develop sustainable solutions to real-world industry problems. We do this by adopting a systems approach to identifying and tackling root causes in an evidence-based manner.

We use our capability in manufacturing systems to address a broad range of business problems in competitive manufacturing operations and services within Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing.

We work in a wide-range of industry sectors including leisure, food and motorsport, as well as our traditional areas of expertise in automotive and aerospace manufacturing. 

Past clients have included Woburn Safari Park, Lola Composites and Renishaw. We regularly carry out significant projects with Airbus, BAE Systems and Ford.

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The programme at Cranfield complemented my undergraduate education in that it bridged the gap between academia and industry. This enabled me to transition smoothly and successfully into a professional setting.

Jose Rippoll, Manufacturing Engineer, Rolls-Royce