Lucideon Proposes U.K. Manufacturing Facility for Advanced CMC Materials
Lucideon aims to establish a facility for ceramic matrix composite (CMC) manufacturing in the U.K., addressing a critical supply gap. The initiative seeks over £500 million in funding, including £200 million from the government, to enhance national capabilities in aerospace, defense, and nuclear sectors.
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Lucideon plans to establish a manufacturing facility for advanced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) in the U.K., addressing the absence of industrial-scale production for high-temperature ceramics. The facility, expected to cost over £500 million over 7-10 years, will produce components ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of certified parts annually.
This initiative involves new companies, Oxide Ceramic Systems Ltd. and Non-Oxide Ceramic Systems Ltd., and will be located at Keele University Science Park. The project requires more than £200 million in government funding and involves collaboration with industry partners and R&D organizations. The establishment of this facility is crucial for enhancing the U.K.'s competitiveness in global markets and improving national security across defense, energy, and economic sectors.
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