Manufacturing and Materials
The power of graphene – from prototypes to products
In November 2020, the UK Government added graphene to its list of highly strategic materials, signalling this advanced two-dimensional material as a top priority for the UK manufacturing industry. One million times thinner than a ...
My apprenticeship journey at Cranfield University
When I finished my GCSE’s I started my A levels as a lot of people do, however I didn’t enjoy them much so I wasn’t particularly interested. I was torn, as I wanted to go ...
Lets make things better AND make better things – KTN’s mantra for manufacturing’s sustainable future
Ben Peace is Head of Manufacturing at KTN UK. A UK-wide network, KTN connects ideas, people and communities to respond to major challenges and drive positive change through innovation. Ben, who sits on Cranfield University’s ...
Protein-free natural latex gloves – responding to the pandemic now, transforming the industry and supply chain for the future
Research led by Cranfield University, in partnership with Malaysian surgical glove manufacturer, Meditech Gloves, is paving the way for a sustainable future for the degradable glove industry, as well as supporting the current response to ...
Translating manufacturing research into industry impact
Andrew Storer, Chief Executive Officer, Nuclear AMRC The Nuclear AMRC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, an alliance of seven leading manufacturing research centres backed by Innovate UK. Andy joined in 2015 from ...
Studying an MSc in Welding Engineering at Cranfield during Covid-19
As a current full-time student on the Welding Engineering MSc course, I'm proud to say I'm part of one of the most comprehensive and exciting courses available in this sector. I'm fortunate to be able ...