About BCAST
BCAST at Brunel University London is a global leader in light metals research, pioneering solidification science, alloy development and recycling technologies.
About//BCAST
BCAST at Brunel University London is a global leader in light metals research, pioneering solidification science, alloy development and recycling technologies.
Leading the Future of Solidification Technology
The Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) is a world-leading research centre at Brunel University London. Since 2002, we have specialised in solidification science, alloy development, sustainable metal processing and recycling technologies.
The Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) is a world-leading research centre at Brunel University London. Since 2002, we have specialised in solidification science, alloy development, sustainable metal processing and recycling technologies
The Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) is a world-leading research centre at Brunel University London. Since 2002, we have specialised in solidification science, alloy development, sustainable metal processing and recycling technologies.
What we deliver
- New knowledge in light metals research.
- Innovative metal processing technologies.
- High-performance alloys and applications.
- Training for the next generation of metallurgists.
Our Mission
- Advance solidification and nucleation science.
- Develop sustainable alloys and processing solutions.
- Deliver industrial applications for global markets.
- Inspire future metallurgy leaders.
Our Vision
- Reducing raw usage.
- Reusing and remanufacturing.
- Closed-loop recycling.
- Refining secondary metals.
Innovation in Every Solidification
Pioneering sustainable metallurgy through science, efficiency, and collaboration.
Advancing sustainable metallurgy with innovative recycling.
Delivering nucleation-centred solidification science.
Developing resource-efficient processing technologies.
Creating recyclable, high-performance alloys.
Establishing global research collaborations.
Training the future leaders of metallurgy.
History & Milestones
Our projects range from intensive shearing and DC casting to molecular dynamics, recycling and circular economy metals.
2002
Founded at Brunel University London
BCAST was established to advance research and innovation in solidification science and liquid metal engineering.
2010
Launch of EPSRC Centre LiME
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Centre for Liquid Metal Engineering was inaugurated, marking a major collaboration between academia and industry.
2016
Creation of the Future LiME Hub
BCAST expanded its vision through the Future LiME Hub, focusing on sustainable metal processing and circular economy solutions.
Today
A Global Leader in Solidification Research
Now one of the world’s largest solidification research groups, BCAST leads international projects on intensive shearing, DC casting, molecular dynamics, recycling, and sustainable metallurgy.
2002
Supportive Environment
You're never alone. From day one, our coaches and community walk with you — through every win, setback, and goal.
History & Milestones
Our projects range from intensive shearing and DC casting to molecular dynamics, recycling and circular economy metals.
2002
Founded at Brunel University London
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2010
Launch of EPSRC Centre LiME
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2016
Creation of the Future LiME Hub
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Today
One of the world’s largest solidification research groups
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Our Strategic Partners
BCAST works with a growing network of leading industrial, academic and government partners worldwide, advancing innovation in light metals, solidification science, and sustainable manufacturing.
Constellium
Strategic research partner in advanced aluminium processing. Hosts a University Technology Centre at Brunel, collaborating on programmes such as STEP Al and CirConAl.
Jaguar Land Rover
Partner in industrial scale-up and advanced automotive materials R&D through the Advanced Metal Processing Centre.
Aeromet International
Industry partner supporting sustainable metal casting and aerospace component innovation.
MQP
Long-term partner in grain refinement technology and liquid metal engineering research.
Lotus Cars & Sarginsons Industries
Collaborators on the LEVA (Lightweight Electric Vehicle Architecture) project, developing next-generation vehicle structures.
Chinalco
Strategic collaboration on light metals and sustainable metallurgy.
Grainger & Worrall
Supporting the Future Metallurgy Centre with industrial innovation.
Innoval Technology
Partner in R&D and scale-up of advanced light metal processing solutions.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Major funder supporting BCAST’s Future LiME Hub and innovation programmes.
Innovate UK
Partner in accelerating translation from research to industrial deployment.
European Union
Supports multi-country research projects in circular economy and sustainable metallurgy.
Constellium
Strategic research partner in advanced aluminium processing. Hosts a University Technology Centre at Brunel, collaborating on programmes such as STEP Al and CirConAl.
Jaguar Land Rover
Partner in industrial scale-up and advanced automotive materials R&D through the Advanced Metal Processing Centre.
Aeromet International
Industry partner supporting sustainable metal casting and aerospace component innovation.
MQP
Long-term partner in grain refinement technology and liquid metal engineering research.
Lotus Cars & Sarginsons Industries
Collaborators on the LEVA (Lightweight Electric Vehicle Architecture) project, developing next-generation vehicle structures.
Chinalco
Strategic collaboration on light metals and sustainable metallurgy.
Grainger & Worrall
Supporting the Future Metallurgy Centre with industrial innovation.
Innoval Technology
Partner in R&D and scale-up of advanced light metal processing solutions.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Major funder supporting BCAST’s Future LiME Hub and innovation programmes.
Innovate UK
Partner in accelerating translation from research to industrial deployment.
European Union
Supports multi-country research projects in circular economy and sustainable metallurgy.
Objectives & Strategy
Let’s Shape the Future of Metals
Whether you’re from industry or academia, we’re ready to collaborate on the next breakthrough in sustainable materials.
Forging Tomorrow’s Metals Industry
Through liquid metal engineering, we’re building a sustainable, efficient, and low-carbon future for metallurgy.
Redefine solidification science around nucleation
Shift to solidification-centred metallurgy
Reduce costs, energy and time in production
Drive sustainability through secondary metals
Let’s Shape
the Future of Metals
Whether you’re from industry or academia, we’re ready to collaborate on the next breakthrough in sustainable materials.