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Exhibitor Spotlight: LIOS

  Based in Dublin, Lios is an advanced materials company dedicated to eradicating harmful noise pollution. Founded by physicists Rhona Togher and Eimear O’Carroll, the company leverages advanced materials to develop elegant, practical solutions for a quieter world. Lios’ advanced acoustic material, SoundBounce, is a revolutionary, sustainable alternative to traditional acoustic solutions. Please sum up… Continue

Exhibitor Spotlight: Cranfield University

An Associate Partner of the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials. Together with industry, Cranfield’s Centre for Materials pioneers real-world, sustainable, materials innovation; from self-healing polymers (vitrimers) that reduce waste, to breakthroughs in hydrogen, robotics, AI, and aerospace. Please sum up in a short paragraph what your company’s products and services entail? Cranfield’s Centre for… Continue

Exhibitor Spotlight: Finden

Finden have been offering advanced characterisation and analysis since 2012. As well as offering conventional measurement and analysis, their clients can take advantage of unique measurement services capable of giving unprecedented insight into their systems. Please sum up in a short paragraph what your company’s products and services entail? Finden is a scientific consultancy and… Continue

A Sound Investment: Lios Secure €2m European Space Agency Co-Funded Contract As Acoustic Tech Prepares For Lift-Off

Dublin-based start-up, Lios, is renewing its contract with the European Space Agency for the second-time. Valued at almost two million euro in co-funding, the development contract supports the deployment of Lios’ advanced acoustic material, SoundBounce, as Fairing Acoustic Protection (FAP) for space flight. Noise and vibration cause major problems during the launch and separation stages… Continue

OUT NOW: Spring edition of Metal Powder Technology Available to Download

Electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defence systems all depend on one critical question: can critical material supply chains keep pace? The Spring 2026 issue of Metal Powder Technology examines how the industry is responding — from rebuilding the rare earth magnet sector to scaling nanostructured metals and meeting the evolving demands of high-temperature processing. With… Continue

PI-KEM’s Crystal Substrate Supply Remains Resilient as Global Supply Chains Come Under Pressure

  As global supply chains for advanced materials come under increasing strain, PI-KEM continues to provide reliable access to high-purity single crystal substrates. Built on a 30-year network of trusted crystal growth partners, PI-KEM’s multi-source supply strategy enables UK and European research teams to maintain progress without disruption. As advanced materials research accelerates across the… Continue

The Advanced Materials Show Launches Scale-Up Accelerator to Fast-Track Commercialisation of Next-Generation Materials

The Advanced Materials Show has launched The Scale-Up Accelerator, a high-impact programme designed to bridge the gap between R&D and commercialisation for next-generation materials innovators. Taking place on 8th & 9th July 2026 at The NEC, Birmingham, The Scale-Up Accelerator will connect ready-to-scale innovators with a network of Industry Partners, companies with investors, and technology… Continue

OUT NOW: Spring 2026 issue of MetalAM Magazine Available to Download

The latest issue of Metal AM offers a clear view of how metal Additive Manufacturing is being applied in industry today—supported by insight from many of the sector’s leading voices. From real-world applications to the challenges shaping future adoption, this edition highlights where the technology is delivering value and where it’s heading next. Explore the… Continue