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Industrial Engagement

ASTeC supports businesses across industries – from healthcare and energy to advanced manufacturing – helping to test, validate and improve products and processes.

Our world-leading facilities and expertise in particle accelerator science bridge the gap between concept and commercialisation, enabling faster, more effective routes to market.

Our industries

Particle accelerator technologies are transforming industries far beyond the lab. From powering cancer treatment to strengthening global security, we work alongside partners to apply accelerator science in ways that deliver real-world impact across sectors.

Security

From airport scanners to cargo inspection systems, accelerators are key to keeping people and borders safe. We help companies develop advanced detection technologies that address future threats while improving speed, accuracy and efficiency.

Manufacturing and processing

Accelerator-based techniques are used in a wide range of industrial processes – from materials engineering and sterilisation to ink curing and high-precision machining. We work with businesses to optimise these applications and unlock new capabilities.

Energy and environment

Particle beams play a growing role in creating cleaner, more sustainable systems – including reducing emissions from power generation and treating wastewater. We support innovation that helps drive environmental progress through accelerator technology.

Medicine and healthcare

Accelerators are central to modern cancer care and diagnostic imaging. Our expertise supports the development of pioneering treatments and techniques that improve accuracy, patient outcomes, and access to advanced medical technologies.

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Our facilities

From prototype testing to full-scale system development, our world-leading facilities support innovation at every stage. Explore the infrastructure driving cutting-edge research, industrial collaboration, and the future of accelerator technology.

Discover how innovation drives real-world results

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For more information and all enquiries, please contact us.