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22 evidenced records across 10 places, read from live records when this page was built.
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Specialisms in this family
- Large research instruments
- Robotics and autonomy testbeds
- Imaging suites
- Power, battery and electrical rigs
- Marine, aero and flow rigs
- Instrumented data capture
22 evidenced records
Where: Location not resolved (6) · oxford (5) · london (3) · manchester (2) · southampton solent (1) · cambridge (1) · north east (1) · glasgow (1)
Specialist equipment
Faraday Institution
Large research instruments · Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“In 2002 Nick co-founded and was MD of SETsquared, the leading global technology accelerator that works with the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey.”
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: faraday.ac.uk · source research-institutes · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Large research instruments · Harwell, Oxfordshire
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“This requires a large team of design engineers, who develop new technology for use in the accelerator, target areas and instruments, as well as in the electrical systems and physical infrastructure of the facility.”
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: isis.stfc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
University of Bristol
Robotics and autonomy testbeds · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“More than 3,000 m2 of state-of-the-art specialist workshops, wet labs and two flying arenas with multiple 3D motion capture systems.”
Holds robotics and autonomy testbeds capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: bristol.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
Imperial College London
Marine, aero and flow rigs · London, Greater London
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“For enquiries about the use of facilities please contact either: Department Operations Manager, Siân Haynes Wind Tunnel Manager, Dr Nigel MacCarthy the relevant facility manager (please see individual facility pages) Facilities Space Engineering Lab The Lab supports research into spacecraft propulsion and deployable structures.”
Holds marine, aero and flow rigs capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: imperial.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
National Oceanography Centre
Marine, aero and flow rigs · Southampton
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“These tide gauges are the primary means of tracking the progress of a tsunami across ocean basins and are essential for identifying these hazards and alerting.”
Holds marine, aero and flow rigs capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: noc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility
Imaging suites · Cambridge
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Located in the Rosie maternity hospital, close to the neonatal intensive care unit ( NICU ), postnatal wards and birthing suite, the centre houses a physics laboratory, clinical 1.5T MRI scanner and infant scanning room with dedicated MRI-compatible incubator, making it safer and easier to transfer sick and preterm infants.”
Holds imaging suites capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: cambridgebrc.nihr.ac.uk · source clinical-research-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
The University of Manchester
Large research instruments · Manchester, North West
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Lab/synchrotron X-ray tomography has emer.]( "Training course on visualisation and quantification of tomographic datasets (28 - 29 September 2026)")”
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: manchester.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
University of Bristol
Large research instruments · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Advanced light source”
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: bristol.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
Medicines Discovery Catapult
Imaging suites · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Mass Spectrometry Spatial Biology Microscopy Preclinical Imaging Specialist services – Pioneering the next generation of precision medicine.”
Holds imaging suites capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: md.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
University of Bristol
Marine, aero and flow rigs · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Wind Tunnel Laboratory<br Available to industry<br Engineering<br Queen's Building<br A key part of the University's aerodynamic and aeroacoustics facilities, the Hele-Shaw laboratory's new Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel with its modular construction was designed for multi-purpose applications.”
Holds marine, aero and flow rigs capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: bristol.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility
Marine, aero and flow rigs · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“With a state-of-the-art wave tank, lab and workshop working in tandem; its operation represents the cutting edge in research standards.”
Holds marine, aero and flow rigs capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: flowavett.co.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Power, battery and electrical rigs · Newcastle & the North East, North East
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“1MW, 3MW and 15MW powertrain test facilities”
Holds power, battery and electrical rigs capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: ore.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
Faraday Institution
Power, battery and electrical rigs · Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“He was responsible at Dyson for cathode materials selection and pouch cell testing for high-power applications.”
Holds power, battery and electrical rigs capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: faraday.ac.uk · source research-institutes · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
STFC Daresbury Laboratory
Large research instruments · Daresbury, Cheshire
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“The Cockcroft Institute exists to provide the intellectual focus, educational infrastructure, and the essential scientific and technological facilities for accelerator science and technology research and development.”
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: ukri.org · source national-laboratories · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
Smart Mobility Living Lab
Robotics and autonomy testbeds · London
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Customers can use designated parking places close to the testbeds on both of our sites.”
Holds robotics and autonomy testbeds capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: smartmobility.london · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
Robotics and autonomy testbeds · Glasgow & the Central Belt, Scotland
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Contact us Get in touch Our work We're championing the approach of embracing lighter-weight, more sustainable materials through our three testbeds; FutureFibre, Sustainable Composites, and the Reconfigurable Pilot Line.”
Holds robotics and autonomy testbeds capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: nmis.scot · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
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Satellite Applications Catapult
Large research instruments · Oxford, South East
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“BSGN: Advanced Materials and In-Orbit Accelerator: Phase 1”
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: sa.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
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Medicines Discovery Catapult
Large research instruments · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: md.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
Central Research Laboratory
Large research instruments · Hayes, London
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“From investment expert clinics to accelerators for designing, testing and developing your prototype, let's make your business thrive.”
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: centralresearchlaboratory.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
Central Laser Facility
Large research instruments · Harwell, Oxfordshire
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“We are developing technology for the next-generation of accelerators using lasers.”
Holds large research instruments capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: clf.stfc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
National Robotarium
Robotics and autonomy testbeds · Edinburgh, Scotland
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“LARA provides a testbed to emulate and assess natural living habits, leading to more practical and effective solutions for people with assisted living needs.”
Holds robotics and autonomy testbeds capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: thenationalrobotarium.com · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Specialist equipment
University of Warwick
Robotics and autonomy testbeds · Birmingham & the West Midlands, West Midlands
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Meet Goliath, our innovatively designed indoor and outdoor Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) testbed, built here at WMG.”
Holds robotics and autonomy testbeds capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: warwick.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
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