Research and development

An R&D project is frequently the best way forward when companies want to develop new information or improved understanding. The benefits of short term development work or a longer term R&D programme can include increased product and structural reliability, greater manufacturing efficiency and enhanced profitability. Teams of specialists at TWI carry out confidential R&D projects for industry.

The types of project

• Core research , funded by technology access fees from Industrial Members, to develop a knowledge and skills base for transfer into industry
  
  
• Single client , funded by one Industrial Member company for their sole benefit and strictly confidential
  
  
• Group sponsored , funded by a number of Industrial member companies, usually to address the pre-competitive needs of a particular industry sector
  
  
• Collaborative , supported by national governments, EC, and undertaken in collaboration with industry etc.