Member funded research (MFR) projects
Why research?
In today´s fast–moving world, you can´t afford to stand still. Our extensive programme of industrially–relevant research and innovation helps ensure that we retain the cutting–edge skills, facilities, knowledge and expertise to solve your problems and support your business development.
With members, for members
The core of our programmes of research is funded by member subscriptions; members are heavily involved in steering the projects and early discussion of results.
The emphasis is on practical outcomes and industrial relevance. The research programme is organised into six strategic themes (see opposite) A complete list of the 60–70 projects active at any one time is published in our annual Research Programme.