At the heart of its endeavours is the broad remit of working across the full lifecycle of products, processes and services – spanning design, manufacture and in-service operations. Motivation is taken from the fact that our world relies increasingly on complex and interconnected systems. Research is also concerned with developing the underpinning engineering science that facilitates designing, managing, and optimising products and processes in what is becoming a rapidly evolving technological environment. This involves developing next generation modelling and simulation along with associated analytical techniques to control, predict and validate complex systems. Specific fields include control, digitalisation, human factors, intelligent automation, robotics, augmented and virtual reality.

The research is set to challenge the way we think about, and perform engineering and manufacturing processes in the future. Working collaboratively with industry ensures the research is relevant and timely by delivering impact of real value. A key part of our strategy is to seek opportunities wherever possible through technology transfer into our collaborating industry partners.