High Performance Technologies

Ideally located for high-performance technology innovation, scale up and manufacturing, Central Bedfordshire is home to a thriving cluster of innovative, high-growth businesses at sites including Cranfield and Millbrook technology parks.

Businesses benefit from direct access to world-class research and technology capabilities whilst receiving expertise from industry-focused and renowned Cranfield University. This education provision gives
investors access to a skilled high-technology and advanced manufacturing workforce.

High Performance Technologies

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UTAC - Millbrook

UTAC - Millbrook Proving Ground contains an unrivalled combination of tracks suitable for virtually every vehicle test. It offers temporary workshops and turnkey dynamometer-based automotive test systems, allowing a full range of testing scenarios.

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Nissan Technical Centre Europe

Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) is responsible for the development of some of Europe’s most popular electric and crossover vehicles. NTCE’s home has always been Cranfield in Central Bedfordshire, making it synonymous with advanced engineering.

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Cranfield Aerospace

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Cranfield University, Cranfield Aerospace (CAe) is recognised as the leader in cutting edge technology and delivering clean safe aviation solutions for the benefit of generations to come.

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Lockheed Martin

Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) is a UK sovereign Command and Control (C2) capability developed for the British Army by Lockheed Martin UK to provide a Recognised Air Picture (RAP) into the land domain.

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Herotech8

HEROTECH​8 delivers connected drone-in-a-box technology to support round-the-clock automated drone operations in a wide range of sectors.

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Samad Aerospace

Based at Cranfield, Samad Aerospace are developing Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) eco-friendly aircrafts for both passenger and cargo use.

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VINCI Technology Centre

VINCI Technology Centre UK Limited operates in a number of sectors including: Construction, Nuclear, Residential, Laboratory Testing and Property.

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Collins Aerospace

A leading employer in Leighton Buzzard, employing over 600 people, Collins Aerospace (formerly B/E Aerospace) is the world’s leading manufacturer of...