Case studies

Some example case studies that showcase the impact of our world-class academic research

3D printing of structure large and complex aluminium component

The potential of replacing conventional manufacturing techniques with Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing to produce large aluminium components for the space sector
A model approach to missile countermeasures

Developing sensors to detect and counter missiles to enhance aircraft survivability
A novel configuration for luxury yachts

Assessing the feasibility of the AAMV concept when applied to the luxury yacht market
Agile Wing Integration Project

Transforming the wings of tomorrow鈥檚 aircraft
Agroforestry that Will Advance Rural Development (AGFORWARD)

Promoting the integration of trees with farming to improve profitability and the environment
Aircraft icing

Managing ice accretion (build-up) for more efficient aircraft
AIRSTART project (new technologies for commercial UAVs)

Developing new technologies for small commercial UAVs
ASPIRE: producing continuous renewable energy

Understanding technical concerns surrounding the combustion of biomass-derived fuels
ASTEROIDRETRIEVAL

Capturing asteroids for potential use as orbiting spaceports
Binders by Design

Developing novel energetic materials
Calcium looping & advanced doping techniques

Improving the performance of Calcium looping by testing doped-materials at pilot scale
Carbon monoxide impact study

Determining how many people in everyday life are affected by carbon monoxide in different environments and to what degree
CBRN Case Studies

Developing the UK鈥檚 first terrorism risk model for the insurance industry
CFD predictions of liquid distribution

Modelling of oil / water droplet transport and deposition in large pipelines
Changing how risk is managed for safer drinking water

Cranfield鈥檚 research has led to a transformation in the level of ambition and the nature of risk management capability across the international water utility sector