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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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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.
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
November 6, 2023
£525k to Accelerate AI Alloy Design
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 6, 2023
£525k to Accelerate AI Alloy Design
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 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 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.