Step into the future of materials science at Cranfield University's premier Materials Innovation Showcase, where cutting-edge research meets industrial impact. This high-energy event will spotlight the latest breakthroughs in multifunctional materials, extreme environment operations, advanced characterisation, and sustainable materials engineering, brought to life by Cranfield’s world-leading researchers and innovators.
This inaugural showcase will feature a special focus on hydrogen technologies, aerospace advancements, energy storage and transport, and defence materials, highlighting Cranfield’s pivotal role in enabling the UK’s transition to clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Explore how novel materials including CMCs, biomaterials and vitrimers are driving innovation in aerospace, energy, automotive, and national security sectors.
Expect interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and thought-provoking talks from academic and industry leaders with applications insights. Discover how Verder Scientific’s advanced instrumentation is powering precision and progress across the materials landscape - from lab to operation and onwards to a zero-carbon future.
Whether you're a researcher, student, policymaker, or industry professional, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the future of materials science looking ahead to 2050.
This inaugural showcase will feature a special focus on hydrogen technologies, aerospace advancements, energy storage and transport, and defence materials, highlighting Cranfield’s pivotal role in enabling the UK’s transition to clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Explore how novel materials including CMCs, biomaterials and vitrimers are driving innovation in aerospace, energy, automotive, and national security sectors.
Expect interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and thought-provoking talks from academic and industry leaders with applications insights. Discover how Verder Scientific’s advanced instrumentation is powering precision and progress across the materials landscape - from lab to operation and onwards to a zero-carbon future.
Whether you're a researcher, student, policymaker, or industry professional, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the future of materials science looking ahead to 2050.
Event Programme
| 09:30-10:10 | Coffee & registration |
| 10:10-10:30 | Opening presentation & introduction |
| 10:30-11:00 | Carbolite: Furnaces |
| 11:00-11:30 | Academic presentation |
| 11:30-12:00 | Eltra: Elemental analysers |
| 12:00-12:30 | Academic Presentation |
| 12:30-13:20 | Lunch Break |
| 13:20-14:00 | Qness: AI Hardness Testing |
| 14:00-14:30 | Academic Presentation |
| 14:30-16:00 | Workshops / Networking |
| 15:00-16:00 | Facility Tour |
| 17:00-17:30 | Poster session & end of day networking |
| 18:00 | Evening Meal |
Location and travel details
Cranfield University, Vincent BuildingWho should attend
• Industry professionals• Researchers and academics
• Students and early-career scientists
