In aerospace, defence and motorsport, battery weight can influence range, endurance, payload and overall system performance. At the Avocet Research Centre, this challenge led to the development of Flyweight, a bimetallic pouch cell tab designed to reduce the amount...

Battery development does not always fit within standard specifications. New cell designs and demanding applications can require different materials, unusual geometries, or components designed specifically around a particular performance requirement. At the Avocet...

Every component within a lithium-ion pouch cell contributes to overall performance, including those that often receive little attention during the early stages of development. One example is the polymer film used on battery tabs. At the Avocet Research Centre, we...

Developing a new battery component or material can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Whether it's a new tab design, coating, foil, or surface treatment, identifying technical challenges early can save significant time, cost, and effort later in...

In battery manufacturing, delays at the materials stage can slow down entire development programmes. A component that fails testing, a coating that performs inconsistently, or a material that cannot scale commercially can all lead to lost time and increased cost....

As demand for advanced batteries continues to grow, the focus is shifting toward the materials that enable performance, safety, and scalability. At the Avocet Research Centre, our work in battery materials development is centred on solving practical challenges...

Hydrogen technologies are expanding across sectors such as energy, transport, and industrial systems. As these applications scale, material performance becomes critical, particularly in environments where durability, corrosion resistance, and reliability are...

Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) has traditionally been used to deliver corrosion protection and surface durability across many industries. Today, increasing regulatory pressure and environmental concerns are driving manufacturers to look for safer alternatives that...

At Avocet Research Centre (ARC), we specialise in developing and validating laser-based surface engineering processes designed to replace traditional chemical treatments, offering cleaner, safer, and more scalable alternatives for advanced manufacturing. As we...

Avocet Research Centre (ARC) is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Materials Research Exchange (MRE) 2026, taking place in London from 18–20 February. As part of the UK’s leading showcase for advanced materials innovation, this event provides a...