Industry Sectors

Materials engineering issues are faced by many industries so that Element Hitchin/MERL works across a wide variety of industry sectors. Common themes of our work include:

• Characterisation of materials and measurement of service relevant performance properties
• Product design and improvement
• Design analysis and life prediction of materials, components and structures
• Use of innovative test methods with theoretical background justified
• Development of new methods for testing, evaluation and life prediction
• Consideration of both mechanical and chemical factors on deterioration and long-term performance
• Use of finite element analysis for performance prediction and validation with component/structural testing