We are a leading laboratory & testing centre that offers a vast array of opportunities for standout research & knowledge exchange in materials engineering and science.
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Advanced Materials Research Laboratory
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About us
The AMRL offers a vast array of opportunities for standout research and knowledge exchange in materials engineering and science.
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Meet our experts
Broadening from nano- through to macro-scale, the AMRL provides expertise across all sectors of materials engineering.
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Range of analyses
With a complete set of experimental techniques, the AMRL covers full characterisation of materials and components bulk and surface properties.
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Our research
AMRL research activities include failure investigation, asset management, performance in extreme environments, tribology, corrosion assessment, etc.
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