Facilities and equipment | University of Strathclyde

To be at the cutting edge of research requires an array of state-of-the-art equipment. Conveniently based in Glasgow city centre, Strathclyde has extensive analysis facilities which, when not in use for our own research purposes, can be hired by businesses as an economical way to further development of new products and services.

As a university keen to collaborate with industry, we also have a number of staff dedicated to assisting you explore collaboration opportunities and access to facilities, as well as potential funding streams.

Research centres

We have a number of centres which specialise in particular areas of research and analysis, many of which have equipment and/or analysis services that can be accessed by businesses, such as:

Advanced Forming Research Centre

Part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, based close to Glasgow Airport, this specialist metal forming and forging centre provides cutting-edge facilities and expertise dedicated to solving today’s toughest manufacturing and production challenges.

Visit the AFRC web page here.

Advanced Materials Research Laboratory (AMRL)

Offering a wide range of analysis and knowledge in materials engineering and science, the laboratory has material testing capability from nano-scale to full component.

Visit the AMRL web page here.

Continuous Manufacturing & Crystallisation (CMAC)

A world-leading centre for the exploration and development of novel medicines manufacture and supply, the centre can support product development through to fully commercialised product manufacturing. Capability includes: process and product analysis, primary and secondary processing, x-ray and imaging, and materials analysis.

Visit the CMAC web page here.

Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC)

Located just north of Glasgow and with excellent transport links, PNDC specialises in whole energy systems research, providing a test and demonstration environment for the development of novel energy and transport technologies.

Visit the PNDC web page here.

To see the full list of our research centres and facilities, please visit: https://www.strath.ac.uk/research/atozfacilities/

Locating equipment

ULab is a dedicated online catalogue of equipment enabling both internal and external users to locate, check availability and book equipment at the University. Visit ULab to locate the equipment/laboratory you wish to access.

If you would prefer to speak to someone to help locate a piece of equipment or wish to discuss particular analysis requirements, our dedicated industry engagement teams will be happy to help:

Strathclyde Links (SMEs)

Further information: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/smallbusinessassistancesmes/

Email: strathclydelinks@strath.ac.uk

Innovation and Industry Engagement

Further information: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/innovationindustryengagement/

Email: iie-enquiries@strath.ac.uk

Funding for businesses

Businesses, particularly SMEs, may be able to access funding, especially if you require academic expertise in addition to equipment hire, to help cover costs. Visit our funding opportunities page to find out more about some of the most popular funding schemes to help Scottish and UK businesses.

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