The Advanced Thin Film Sputtering Fabrication Facility (TF-FAB) is a state-of-the-art resource for creating functional nano and micro-coatings across energy conversion and storage, sensing, and biomedical applications. Our platform enables the development of films with reduced impurities and defects, higher density, and optimized thickness — enhancing solar cell efficiency, improving the adhesion, hardness, and biocompatibility of joint replacement implants, and extending device lifetimes. From research prototypes to advanced materials development, TF-FAB offers precision thin film solutions for your most demanding applications. Discover our full range of capabilities at northumbria.ac.uk/tf-fab.
NESCA (North East Space Communications Accelerator) is a £2.6 million EPSRC-funded programme (2025–2029) advancing resilient space communications innovation across the North East of England. Through a partnership between Northumbria, Durham, and Newcastle universities, NESCA provides innovation funding, strategic partnerships, and talent development to translate research into real-world impact. We bring together academics and industry to support the region’s growing space sector and its ambition of 10,000 jobs by 2030.
