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BCAST at Brunel University London is a global leader in light metals research, pioneering solidification science, alloy development and recycling technologies.
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Explore the latest news, events, press releases and expert insights from BCAST, driving innovation in solidification science and sustainable metallurgy.
News
September 11, 2023
8 Reasons Why Aluminium is the Material of the Future for Automakers
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
September 11, 2023
8 Reasons Why Aluminium is the Material of the Future for Automakers
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
December 19, 2022
Brunel Joins Constellium-led Consortium Working on £10m CirConAl Project
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
December 19, 2022
Brunel Joins Constellium-led Consortium Working on £10m CirConAl Project
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
June 2, 2021
NICER Way to Shift UK to Circular Economy
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
June 2, 2021
NICER Way to Shift UK to Circular Economy
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
November 11, 2020
Centre for Circular Metals Launches at Brunel Centre for Circular Metals Launches at Brunel
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
November 11, 2020
Centre for Circular Metals Launches at Brunel Centre for Circular Metals Launches at Brunel
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
October 2, 2020
Brunel Joins Forces with Lotus to Drive Forward Next-generation Electric Vehicle Architecture
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
October 2, 2020
Brunel Joins Forces with Lotus to Drive Forward Next-generation Electric Vehicle Architecture
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
Events
October 24, 2019
UK Solidification Workshop 2019
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
October 24, 2019
UK Solidification Workshop 2019
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
July 18, 2019
Materials, Minerals and Mining Gold for Brunel Metallurgist
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
July 18, 2019
Materials, Minerals and Mining Gold for Brunel Metallurgist
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
July 16, 2019
£16 Million Puts Pedal to Light Metals Research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
July 16, 2019
£16 Million Puts Pedal to Light Metals Research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
May 21, 2019
BCAST Professor Presented IOM3 Gold Medal Award
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
May 21, 2019
BCAST Professor Presented IOM3 Gold Medal Award
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
June 11, 2025
Senate House Opens the Doors to Brunel’s Brightest Ideas
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
June 11, 2025
Senate House Opens the Doors to Brunel’s Brightest Ideas
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
February 24, 2025
Brunel a Key Partner in New Lightweight Future Vehicle Chassis Architecture Project Led by Gordon Murray Group
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
February 24, 2025
Brunel a Key Partner in New Lightweight Future Vehicle Chassis Architecture Project Led by Gordon Murray Group
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
November 27, 2024
Distinguished Fellowship for Brunel Innovation Centre’s Director
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
November 27, 2024
Distinguished Fellowship for Brunel Innovation Centre’s Director
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
September 26, 2024
BCAST Part of £5.8m Project to Revolutionise Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
September 26, 2024
BCAST Part of £5.8m Project to Revolutionise Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
May 16, 2024
BCAST’s Brian Cantor Scoops Royal Society Fellowship
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
May 16, 2024
BCAST’s Brian Cantor Scoops Royal Society Fellowship
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
February 27, 2024
Brunel to Be a Leader in World’s First UN-backed Centre for Circular Economy Research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
February 27, 2024
Brunel to Be a Leader in World’s First UN-backed Centre for Circular Economy Research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
January 1, 2014
Official BCAST Photos on Flickr
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
January 1, 2014
Official BCAST Photos on Flickr
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
September 30, 2013
BCAST Represented at SOLGRAV ’13 in Hungary
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
September 30, 2013
BCAST Represented at SOLGRAV ’13 in Hungary
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
September 2, 2013
BCAST to Host ICASP-4
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
September 2, 2013
BCAST to Host ICASP-4
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
September 2, 2013
Driving Sustainability at LMT2013
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
September 2, 2013
Driving Sustainability at LMT2013
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
July 29, 2013
Metallic Materials Students Gather at Brunel University London
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
July 29, 2013
Metallic Materials Students Gather at Brunel University London
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
April 29, 2013
Light Metals Technology Workshop Sparks Interaction and Debate
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
April 29, 2013
Light Metals Technology Workshop Sparks Interaction and Debate
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
March 25, 2013
BCAST Professor Receives Technology Award from TMS Light Metals Division
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
March 25, 2013
BCAST Professor Receives Technology Award from TMS Light Metals Division
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
June 16, 2011
Three Brunel University Research Projects Hailed as ‘Big Ideas for the Future’
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
June 16, 2011
Three Brunel University Research Projects Hailed as ‘Big Ideas for the Future’
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
June 11, 2025
Senate House Opens the Doors to Brunel’s Brightest Ideas
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
June 11, 2025
Senate House Opens the Doors to Brunel’s Brightest Ideas
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
February 24, 2025
Brunel a Key Partner in New Lightweight Future Vehicle Chassis Architecture Project Led by Gordon Murray Group
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
February 24, 2025
Brunel a Key Partner in New Lightweight Future Vehicle Chassis Architecture Project Led by Gordon Murray Group
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
November 27, 2024
Distinguished Fellowship for Brunel Innovation Centre’s Director
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
November 27, 2024
Distinguished Fellowship for Brunel Innovation Centre’s Director
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
September 26, 2024
BCAST Part of £5.8m Project to Revolutionise Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
September 26, 2024
BCAST Part of £5.8m Project to Revolutionise Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
May 16, 2024
BCAST’s Brian Cantor Scoops Royal Society Fellowship
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
May 16, 2024
BCAST’s Brian Cantor Scoops Royal Society Fellowship
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
February 27, 2024
Brunel to Be a Leader in World’s First UN-backed Centre for Circular Economy Research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
February 27, 2024
Brunel to Be a Leader in World’s First UN-backed Centre for Circular Economy Research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
Events
November 27, 2024
Open Day at BCAST – PhD Studentships in metallurgy research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
November 27, 2024
Open Day at BCAST – PhD Studentships in metallurgy research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
Events
November 13, 2024
Open Days at BCAST – Exploring metallurgy research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
November 13, 2024
Open Days at BCAST – Exploring metallurgy research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
Events
October 24, 2019
UK Solidification Workshop 2019
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
October 24, 2019
UK Solidification Workshop 2019
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
June 11, 2025
Senate House Opens the Doors to Brunel’s Brightest Ideas
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
June 11, 2025
Senate House Opens the Doors to Brunel’s Brightest Ideas
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
February 24, 2025
Brunel a Key Partner in New Lightweight Future Vehicle Chassis Architecture Project Led by Gordon Murray Group
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
February 24, 2025
Brunel a Key Partner in New Lightweight Future Vehicle Chassis Architecture Project Led by Gordon Murray Group
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
November 27, 2024
Distinguished Fellowship for Brunel Innovation Centre’s Director
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
November 27, 2024
Distinguished Fellowship for Brunel Innovation Centre’s Director
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
September 26, 2024
BCAST Part of £5.8m Project to Revolutionise Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
September 26, 2024
BCAST Part of £5.8m Project to Revolutionise Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
May 16, 2024
BCAST’s Brian Cantor Scoops Royal Society Fellowship
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
May 16, 2024
BCAST’s Brian Cantor Scoops Royal Society Fellowship
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
News
February 27, 2024
Brunel to Be a Leader in World’s First UN-backed Centre for Circular Economy Research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.
February 27, 2024
Brunel to Be a Leader in World’s First UN-backed Centre for Circular Economy Research
We work with global industry leaders to translate research into measurable results. From collaborative projects to pilot-scale production, BCAST delivers advanced alloys, efficient casting processes and sustainable manufacturing solutions that shape the future of industry.