The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a UK Research Council which funds, designs, builds and operates world-class science infrastructure, offering international industry, government and academia...

Insight for industry International science for global innovation

Unique scientific insight for advanced materials

Our facilities are commercially available to help you understand your products better, from shampoos to Boeing 747’s, at the atomic level using:

• ultra-high power and ultra-fast laser technologies for imaging and surface modification

• synchrotron light to study fine atomic structure across the sciences

• neutron and muon source providing materials research for modern life

• supercomputing advancing computer-aided formulation and virtual engineering

Innovative technology

Through meeting the challenging technological demands of the world’s major science infrastructure, we are able to innovate with industry and commercialise new products. STFC has made major technology contributions to imaging in healthcare (MRI and PET) and security imaging technologies and we are always looking for new opportunities to transfer technology to industrial sectors. We have world-leading expertise in:

• photonics: optical engineering, imaging and spectroscopy

• cryogenics: high reliability coolers for sub-Kelvin to 80K

• detectors and microelectronics• novel accelerator development• space and astronomy

Sectors we work in

Our expertise delivers a unique perspective on industrial challenges that has benefited a wide range of sectors including: medicine and healthcare; manufacturing; automotive; aerospace; defence and security; electronics and IT; energy and environment; and heritage science.

For more information about how your business could benefit from working with STFC, please contact: Chris Bee, Head of Business Development

Tel: +44 1235 44 6549 Email: chris.bee@stfc.ac.uk

www.stfc.ac.uk/innovation